Posted on: Saturday, January 22, 2005

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Safety Issues with Pain Medication, Dr. S.Y. Tan provides the latest research, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Francis Medical Center, fifth floor of the Weinberg Outpatient Pavilion Building; free with refreshments provided ($2.50 for parking). 547-6410.

Leaner Cuisine, a low-fat and low-cholesterol cooking class taught by Nancy Chang, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, Frear Cafe Dining Room; $30. 566-3780.

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 Weinberg Outpatient Pavilion; free ($2.50 for parking). Registration: 547-6541.

"Essential Oils," introductory class led by Eileen Cain on how oils and supplements that can reduce premature aging, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 29, Moiliili Community Center, Room 102; free. 728-8638.

ONGOING

East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Saturdays through Thursdays at various times and locations. 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, 8:30-10 a.m. and 7-9 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, 9-10:30 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.

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

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.

Tropical Stretch and Energizer, yoga and tai chi instruction, 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays and Wednesdays, Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Kealohilani Tower; $25 first class, $15 additional classes. Reservations required: 921-5240.

Butoh movement workshop, exercises to develop sensory and spatial awareness through dance and spoken word, 3-5 p.m. Sundays, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, 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 Waipio. 371-6904, 783-5701.

Exercise class, morning stretching, bending and breathing class led by Paul Bragg, 9-10:30 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, 6-6:45 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 6-7 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, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hawai'i Kai and 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, Moiliili Community Center; $10 per class. Call for information and location: 396-6715.

Jazzercise classes, blending aerobics, yoga, Pilates and kickboxing movements with dance routines, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays and 9-10 a.m. Saturdays; also, Lite Jazzercise, low-impact class and circuit training, taught 6:30-7:30 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.

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

Tai Chi For Arthritis, sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Chinatown Cultural Plaza courtyard; $2 donation requested. 596-2900.

Chi-lei qigong, with instructor Ginny Walden of Blue Sky Healing Arts, 8-9 a.m. Thursdays, Kapahulu Center; $5. 396-9080.

"Rejuvenate!," adaptive yoga for seniors, with standing, seated and optional floor exercises, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Pohai Nani, Kane'ohe; $3 per class. 247-6211.

"Freedom from Pain," series of classes presented by Brett A. Sloan on how to reduce pain from inflammation and injury through nutrition, 6 p.m. Fridays, Airport Center Chiropractic Clinic; free. 834-8662.

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.

Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes on an ongoing basis for $30 per month or $75 per quarter at their Kailua center. Call 263-5400 or see www.castlemed.org for the schedule.

Fitness and exercise classes, classes in yoga, tai chi, aerobics, senior aerobics, Pilates, kickboxing and self-defense, various times and days, Kapi'olani Women's Center. Call for registrations and schedule: 535-7000.

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