Posted on: Saturday, April 9, 2005

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Dahn Yoga Open House, introduction to Dahn Yoga, aura reading, energy healing, 11:30-3:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, Brain Respiration Wellness Center, 'Aiea; free. 486-9642.

National Alcohol Screening Day, if you think you may have a drinking problem, come for an assessment by certified addictions counselors and referrals to recovery programs if needed, noon-4 p.m. today, Freedom Recovery Services, 1314 S. King St.; free and confidential, sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. 783-8296.

"Trying to Have a Baby?" Dr. Thomas Kosasa presents options for infertile couples including in vitro fertilization and alternatives, noon-1 p.m. today, Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children, second-floor auditorium; free. 946-2226.

Newstart Plus Health Seminar, information on zero-cholesterol cooking, stress management, weight loss and more with certified health educator Paul Volk, 7 p.m. today, tomorrow and Monday, Manoa Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church; free. 988-4343.

Pilates Orientation, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. tomorrow, Pilates Training Center Hawaii, Kailua; $10. Reservations: 261-9519.

Educational Presentation on Hypnotherapy, monthly meeting sponsored by Hawaii Hypnotherapy Association and the Aloha Chapter of the National Guild of Hypnotherapists, 3 p.m. tomorrow, American Association of University Women's building, lanai room, 1802 Ke'eaumoku St.; free. 521-2999, 234-6485.

Fitness Fusion, six-session group class led by Gwynn Ellicott for all levels combining cardio, muscular endurance, core strength, coordination and balance, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays, April 11-May 16, The Queen's Medical Center; $60. Registration and pre-payment required: 537-7117.

Water exercise class, 10-week series of low-impact full-body workout ideal for beginners and those pregnant or rehabilitating, begins 7-8 p.m. Monday and continues Mondays and Wednesdays through June 15, Kailua District Park pool; $10 for the 10-week session with one class each week or $20 for both classes each week. Registration at pool 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 266-7661.

"Successful Aging," Dr. Chip Abbadessa leads a workshop on naturally reaching optimal health and longevity, 6-6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Professional Center, room 420, Kane'ohe; free. 234-5535.

"Breathe Free" nine-session program to stop smoking through a change of lifestyle, begins 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Medical Center, Kailua or Seventh-day Adventist Church, Wahiawa; $100 includes all materials and ongoing group support. Call for schedule: 263-5400.

"Stop Cancer Before It Starts," multimedia presentation by Dr. Michael Greger on the top 12 whole plant foods that may block or reverse the four steps of tumor formation, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse; free, sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, 944-8344; also, "Cancer-proofing Your Body with Plant Superfoods," 7 p.m. Thursday, Castle Medical Center's Wellness Auditorium, Kailua; free. Registration: 263-5400.

Personal Safety and Self Defense, seminar on how to protect yourself from assaults and attacks, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Kaiser Honolulu Clinic, fourth-floor waiting area; $17 for Kaiser plan members, $22 for non-members. 432-2270.

Reducing Anxiety Using Your Mind and Breath, Marie Riley presents Dr. Emmett Miller's "Letting Go of Stress" program with autogenic training, progressive relaxation and Tai Chi, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $9, class for seniors 55 and older. Registration required: 235-7433.

"Move It or Lose It," symposium on the benefits of occupational and physical therapy for Parkinson's Disease patients, with medical and surgical updates and a Q&A session, 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. April 16, Ala Moana Hotel's Hibiscus Ballroom; $30 includes continental breakfast, validated parking at the hotel garage and informational handouts, sponsored by the Hawai'i Parkinson Association. 528-0935.

Tai Chi Exercises, class on movements that are the basis for tai chi to build energy, natural breathing and peace of mind, 9:30-11:30 a.m. April16, Windward Community College's Hale Kuhina 115; $19. Registration required: 235-7433.

ONGOING

Elegant Exercise, yoga and movement for beginners, dancers and runners, taught by Reiko Seno, 7:45-9 a.m. Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays, Aloha Activity Center; $15 for one class, $50 for four classes. Call for schedule: 348-4217.

Kripalu yoga class, poses for relaxation and rejuvenation, taught by Walleska Tepping, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Kealohilani Tower; $15 per class. Reservations required: 921-5240.

Mindfulness Meditation, develop inner peace, emotional awareness and stability and reduce stress through insight meditation, 4 p.m. Saturdays, Broken Ridge Korean (Buddhist) Temple, Palolo Valley; free. 395-7749.

Aikido classes, with The Aikido Ohana and instructor Alan Nagahisa, 8-9:30 a.m. Sundays, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Higashi Hongwanji Mission, 1685 'Alaneo St.; $20 per month for three classes per week. 221-8656, www.aikidoohana.org.

Butoh movement workshop, exercises to develop sensory and spatial awareness through dance and spoken word, 3-5 p.m. Sundays, Japanese Cultural Center, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month. 387-4861.

Stroller Strides, workout and play for mothers and outdoor activities for their babies in strollers, 8:45 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, Kapi'olani Park and 8:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Magic Island; $10 per class or discount for multiple classes; ongoing classes also in Kailua and Waipi'o. 371-6904, 783-5701. www.strollerstrides.com.

Exercise class, morning stretching, bending and breathing class led by Paul Bragg, 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays, Fort DeRussy Park; free.

Panther System Hawai'i, consciousness physics for awareness and self-healing, 6 p.m. Mondays, 661 Auahi St., No. 203; $10. Register: 561-2585.

Body Works Hawaii offers classes in low-impact aerobics, Latin- and '50s-music workouts, and cardio kickboxing, 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria; $1 per class. 735-5755, 377-5132.

Yoga is for Every Body, class in Kundalini and hatha yoga taught by Amber Ricci, 6-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays in Hawai'i Kai; $10 per class or $45 for five classes. Call for location and registration: 396-6715.

Luk Tung Kuen, participate in calisthenics with members of the Hawai'i branch of Luk Tung Kuen Worldwide Association, 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Hawai'i Kai Towne Center stage; free. 941-0440.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to Health Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Health Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.