Posted on: Saturday, January 29, 2005

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Creating a Healthier Tomorrow, Hong Liu presents self-healing exercises, 9 a.m.-noon today, Koko Head Elementary School; free. 521-6545.

Essential Oils, introductory class by Eileen Cain on how oils and supplements can reduce premature aging, 10-11:30 a.m. today, Moiliili Community Center, room 102; also, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Moiliili Community Center, room 209; both classes are free. 728-8638.

Disease Reversal, defeat diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity through diet and exercise, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Diamond Head Seventh-Day Adventist Church; free admission and materials. 737-1234.

Your Attitude is Everything, Dr. Gerald G. Jampolsky and his wife, Diane Cirincione, discuss attitudinal healing and how our thoughts affect our health, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Wellness Auditorium, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; free. 263-5400.

Long-Term Care Workshop, two-session class covers the levels of care, cost and financing of long-term care, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday and Feb. 8, Mililani High School; free. Registration: 622-1634.

Kissing Cigarettes Goodbye, volunteer coaches from the Clean Air Team present auto-suggestion and various mental methods in overcoming a nicotine addiction or other habits, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Liliha Public Library; free. 948-3299.

Conscious Eating and Yoga for You, yoga practice to increase awareness of the stomach, to let go of tension and to be nourished by a bowl of brown rice in a quiet setting, sponsored by Hawai'i Yoga and Wellness Services, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center; $15. Registration: 232-8327.

De-Stressing Your Life, practical suggestions for conquering stress, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Diamond Head Seventh-Day Adventist Church; free admission and materials. 737-1234.

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 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, 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.

Great Aloha Run In-Training Workshops, prepare for the Feb. 21 Great Aloha Run 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 a week. 221-8656, www.aikidoohana.org.

Tropical Stretch and Energizer, yoga and tai chi instruction, 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays and Wednesdays, Waikiki 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 at Kapi'olani Park, and 8:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Magic Island; $10 per class, with discount for multiple classes; ongoing classes also in Kailua and Waipi'o. 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 in Hawai'i Kai, and 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays at Moiliili Community Center; $10 per class. Call for information and location: 396-6715.

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 its 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 registration and schedule: 535-7000.

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