UPCOMING EVENTS

"Relationships and Menopause," how to create and sustain healthy relationships during this period of change; 6-7:30 p.m.; Feb. 21; Kapi'olani Women's Center; free; registration: 535-7000.

Lomilomi for the Spirit, learn basic massage techniques; 6:30-8 p.m.; Feb. 21; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free; registration: 728-5244.

Chi-lel mind-body workshop, learn about the art of self-healing, targeting chronic illness; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Feb. 23; Blue Sky Healing Arts, Waimanalo; $110; 259-8453, www.blueskyhealingarts.com.

Maitri Space Awareness retreat, learn contemplative meditation using the five Buddha Wisdom Families, preceded by free public talk; talk 7-9 p.m. Feb. 22, retreat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 23-26; Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, 'Aikahi Park Shopping Center; $300 (no one turned away for lack of funds); registration: 342-6298.

"Stride & Ride," Muscular Dystrophy Association walking event to raise awareness about neuromuscular diseases; 7 a.m.; Feb. 23; Pearlridge Center Uptown; free; 593-4454.

"Lean, Low-Sodium and Scrumptious," cooking class for people on low-sodium, -fat and -cholesterol diets; 5-6:30 p.m.; Feb. 26; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, 226 N. Kuakini St.; $30; reservations: 566-3780.

Bellydance class, for exercise and enjoyment; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Feb. 27; Curves, Hawai'i Kai; free; 234-1006.

Healing Touch course, learn simple energetic balancing techniques; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; March 2; Healing Arts Center, 'Aiea; $25; registration: 484-4881, ext. 2.

ONGOING

Practical Skills for Relaxing Eye Strain, for seniors 55 and older, exercises and techniques to ease eye strain and neck tension; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays; Feb. 22-March 14; Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $9/class, $30/series; registration: 235-7433.

Healing Powers of Your Mind and Breath, classes to enhance self-awareness and reduce and manage anxiety and pain; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays; March 8 and March 15; Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 106 or 115; $19 per class; registration: 235-7433.

AEROBICS/PILATES

Ecstatic Dance Jam, experience the bliss of letting go through dance; 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Sundays, Kailua Movement Studio; 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, St. Andrew's Priory; $10; 208-720-8672, ecstaticdancehawaii@yahoo.com, www.ecstaticdancehawaii.com.

Butoh movement workshop, exercises to develop sensory and spatial awareness through dance and spoken word; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month; 387-4861.

MUVE dance classes, invigorate all body parts through movement; 7-8 a.m. Mondays, Kapahulu Center; also 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, UH-Manoa Senior Center and 3:30-4:45 p.m. Saturdays, Moiliili Community Center; free; 955-8211, www.muve.com.

Luk tung kuen movement class, low-impact exercise incorporates 36 movements that improve circulation and unblock the body's pressure points, also, ongoing practice; various times, days and locations on O'ahu; 8-9 a.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, Kahala Mall center court;8-9 a.m. Wednesdays, HawaIi Kai Towne Center stage; free; 834-8587.

Stroller Strides, workout and play for mothers and their babies in strollers; 8:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. Saturdays at Kapi'olani Park; also, 8:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Haha'ione Park; $15 per class (discount for multiple classes); 371-6904, www.strollerstrides.com.

StrollerFit Program, turn strollers into fitness machines to exercise with your baby; 8:50-9:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Windward Mall, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Lanikai Children's Park or Ko Olina Lagoon 4; $15 per class or discount for monthly and other passes; 262-6960, www.strollerfit.com/kailua.

Paul Bragg exercise class; 9-10:30 a.m Mondays-Saturdays; Fort DeRussy lawn; free; 949-0679, www.bragg.com.

Jazzercise classes, aerobics routines, dance, Pilates and kickboxing; 6-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Liholiho Elementary School, Kaimuki; $10 walk-in or $40 per month with a one-time $25 registration fee; 780-4577.

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

Jazzercise classes, aerobics, dance, Pilates and kickboxing; 6:30-7:30 pm. Mondays and Wednesdays, Maunawili Elementary School; also, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Niu Valley Middle School; $10 walk-in or $40 per month with a one-time $25 registration fee; 295-2289.

The Feldenkrais Method, find flexibility and freedom of movement through the use of Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement led by Eve Strauss; 7-8 p.m. Mondays and 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays; call for location; also, 4-5 p.m. Fridays, Kapi'olani Women's Center; $50 for six classes; register for Monday-Tuesday class at 734-4195 and Friday class at 535-7000. www.feldenkraisinhawaii.com.

Capoeira Senzala Hawaii, Afro-Brazilian art form taught by professor Japa incorporates game, dance, fight, music and martial arts to develop balance, focus, rhythm, flexibility and strength; 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; UH-Manoa Stan Sheriff Center, studio 2; also, Senzala classes for beginners, 6-7 p.m., and advanced students, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; St. Mark's Church; 539 Kapahulu Ave.; $10 per class; 778-7618.

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.