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Posted on: Saturday, January 8, 2005

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Introduction to Dahn Yoga, open house includes aura reading, yoga tai chi, and energy healing, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, Brain Respiration Wellness Center, 'Aiea; free. 486-9642.

In-training Workshops, participants can prepare for the Great Aloha Run, to be held Feb. 21, by training with other runners, 7:30 p.m. each Sunday through Feb. 13; meet at Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free. www.greataloharun.com.

Panther Yoga Latihan, a vibrational integration technology developed by Honolulu chiropractor Dr. Andrew Matsukawa is introduced for improved sleep, increased energy and calmness, 3 to 6 p.m. tomorrow, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; introductory lecture and a certificate for subtle energy calibration is free. Reservations: 561-2585.

Reversing Juvenile Diabetes, Ellen Berty speaks on how islet-cell transplantation has freed her from daily insulin injections, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; free. Reservations required: 988-1000.

Free Glaucoma Screening, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at participating ophthalmologists. See the advertisement in our paper beginning Sunday for a list of doctors or call your own eye-care professional.

"Mission: Nutrition," learn how to plan your daily diet for increased health in the new year, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, HMSA Center, 818 Ke'eaumoku St.; 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 15, 'Aiea Intermediate School; free for HMSA members, $35 for non-members (workbook included). Registration required: 948-6398.

Dealing with Liver Disease, discussion and answers to questions on liver disease, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, St. Francis Medical Center, fifth floor of the Weinbert Outpatient Pavilion; free. Registration: 547-6541.

Heartsaver CPR, one-man and obstructed airway rescue course, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, The Queen's Medical Center; $35. Pre-testing and registration with advance payment required: 537-7117.

Family Caregiver Training Program, four-session class covers topics on providing care for the elderly, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Jan. 15-Feb. 26, Central Union Church; free for family caregivers, sponsored by The Franciscan Adult Day Center and Eldercare Hawaii. Registration required: 988-6300.

"The Pleasure Trap," Dr. Doug Lisle, psychologist for the McDougall Program, shares recent understandings of breaking self-destructive habits and how to achieve positive change, 7 p.m. Jan. 15, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; free, sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii. 944-8344.

Breathe Free, nine-session stop-smoking program, begins 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 18 and continues 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 20; then daily classes the following week and follow-up classes next month; Wellness Center, Castle Medical Center; $100. Register: 263-5400, www.castlemed.com.



ONGOING

East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Saturdays through Thursdays at various times and locations on O'ahu. Call 941-9707 or visit www.eastwestqigong.org for complete schedule and details.

Masakatsu Ki-Aikido Dojo, instruction for children ages 5 and over and adults, 8:30 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, 1007 Waimanu St., second floor; monthly fees are $15 for children, $25 for adults with discounts for families. 487-6080.

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

Aikido classes, with The Aikido Ohana and instructor Alan Nagahisa, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 6:30 to 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 to 5 p.m. Sundays, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month. 387-4861.

Baby Boot Camp, strength training for moms with stroller-age babies, classes held at Aloha Tower Marketplace, Kahala Mall, Waipio Gentry, 'Ewa Beach and Mililani; first class is free, subsequent classes are $12 each, with discounts available for longer commitments. Call 754-6169 for schedule and locations, or visit www.babybootcamp.com.

Stroller Strides, workout and play for mothers and outdoor activity 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 Waipio. 371-6904, 783-5701.

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

Dohwaje, introductory class in Taoist yoga and breathing meditation, 2, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1507 Kapi'olani Blvd., Unit 10; $5. 521-2478.

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

Tai Chi For Arthritis, sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, 2:30-3:30 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Institute for Zen Studies, 720 Iwilei Road; $4 per class. 566-7231.

Goddess Dance Workout, combination of belly dance, salsa, and yoga with a Pilates cool down, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hawai'i Kai and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Mo'ili'ili Community Center; $10 per class. Call for information and location: 396-6715.

Jazzercise classes, blending aerobics, yoga, Pilates and kickboxing movements with dance routines, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays; also, Lite Jazzercise, low-impact class and circuit training, taught 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, 'Aiea Intermediate School cafeteria; $8 per class or $36 per month for unlimited class pass. 247-1904, www.jazzaiea.com.

"40 Minutes to Health," workshop on maintaining your health naturally, presented by Dr. Mark Hoffman, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Island Family Chiropractic; free. 596-0599.



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