Health calendar
Advertiser Staff
Kiatsu Workshop, learn the art of pressing with ki from sensei Seichi Tabata, 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today, 2003 Nu'uanu Ave.; $20 donation requested. 591-6514.
Yoga for Your Back, Neck and Shoulders workshop for those 55 and older, 10 a.m.-noon today, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $19. Registration: 235-7433.
Holistic Wellness Workshop led by Dr. Jon Ho of Center for Holistic Living incorporating diet analysis, reiki, spinal manipulation and trigger point therapy, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 1-2:30 p.m. July 30, Kahala Professional Building, second floor; free. Reservations: 734-8706.
The Top 5 Misconceptions About Organ Donation, lecture with clinical experts, 6 p.m. Wednesday, The Queen's Conference Center Auditorium. Reservations required: 537-7117.
Anxiety: That Nagging Little Way I Talk With Myself, class with Mark Toles, APRN, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, The Queen's Medical Center; $10. Reservations: 537-7117.
First Degree Reiki Certification, class to learn natural healing method and become certified, with Maureen Pua'ena O'Shaughnessy, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 30, Kapiolani Women's Center; $150. 256-8620.
Nurturing Your Digestion workshop for those 55 and older, led by Marie Riley, locating reflexology and acupressure points to aid digestion, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $9. Registration: 235-7433.
Acupressure for Common Complaints workshop for those 55 and older, 10 a.m.-noon July 30, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $19. Registration: 235-7433.
Liver Update: An Educational Program, ALF workshop/luncheon for medics and family/friends of liver disease survivors, with survivor stories and speakers on Hepatitis B and C, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 30, St. Francis Medical Center, Weinberg Medical Pavilion, fifth floor; free. Registration required: 737-0400.
Women's Health Conference, on nutrition, la'au, lomi, spiritual coverings and beauty, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 30, True Holiness Church, Nanakuli; $15. 695-5545, 843-8095 or rkaluai@juno.com.
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Pilates and Yoga classes, mat and equipment training for all levels offered daily, Pilates Training Center of Hawaii, Kailua; $15-$23 per class with package discounts available. Call for schedule: 261-9519.
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.
Masakatsu Ki-Aikido Dojo, instruction for children (5 and older) 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 available 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, Kealohilani Tower; $15 per class. Reservations required: 921-5240.
Salsarobics, work out to a Latin beat with Minnie Ruiz, for men and women, 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Aloha Activity Center, Studio C-101; $8. 387-8064.
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.
East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Saturdays-Thursdays at various times and locations. For schedule and details: 941-9707, www.eastwestqigong.org.
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, 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays and Wednesdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott, Kealohilani Tower; $25 first class, $15 additional classes. Reservations required: 921-5240.
Butoh movement workshop covers 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.
Balance and Fall Awareness, balance testing and fall risk screening, Mondays-Fridays, Balance Center of the Pacific; free. Appointment: 955-8339.
Fall Risk Assessments, learn balance factors and how to prevent falls, Mondays-Fridays, Ohana Pacific Rehab Services; free. Honolulu office: 591-9420; Kailua office: 262-1118.
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 (discount for multiple classes); ongoing classes also in Kailua and Waipi'o. 371-6904, 783-5701, www.strollerstrides.com.
Exercise class, led by Paul Bragg, 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays, Fort DeRussy Park; free.
Tai Chi For Arthritis, sponsored by Arthritis Foundation, 3, 4:15 and 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Tenrikyo Honolulu Ko, 349 N. Judd St. Call for class fees and registration: 566-7231.
Dohwaje, introductory class in Taoist yoga and breathing meditation, 2, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 1507 Kapi'olani Blvd., Unit 10; $5. 521-2478.
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 396-6715.
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