UPCOMING

CHINESE NEW YEAR Wellness Cuisine Cooking Class by chef Paul Onishi, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Castle Medical Center. Wellness Center auditorium; $15/$20 per couple/$10 seniors, students; reservations, 263-5400.

ADULT CPR WITH FIRST AID, American Red Cross certification upon completion; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Jan. 29 and 31, and Feb. 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 22, 24, 26 and 28; American Red Cross, Diamond Head; $55; register: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org.

"WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT AGING EYES," seminar and question-and-answer session, presented by Dr. Hugo Higa, including discussion of glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts; 9-11 a.m.; Jan. 29, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Maui; free; 877-437-4442.

CPR/AED FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER, with American Red Cross certification upon completion; 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Jan. 31; American Red Cross, Diamond Head; $70; register: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org.

"BREATHE CONCERT: CLEAN AIR FOR EVERYONE," concert, sponsored by American Lung Association, including performers Amy Hanaiali'i, George Kuo, Aaron Mahi, Sonya Mendez, Kanoe Miller, Sean Na'auao, Martin Pahinui, Roy Sakuma and students, Jake Shimabukuro, Mihana Souza and others; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Hawai'i Theatre; $35 and up; 528-0506.

"CHI KUNG FOR BUSY PEOPLE," one of a series of University of Hawai'i Health and Wellness workshops, on use of Chinese breathing and mental imagery to improve flexibility, breathing, relaxation and more, 10 am.-12 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, UH-Manoa, Sakamaki Hall, C102; $39; registration, 956-8400.

BUFF MAMA BOOT CAMP, total body conditioning class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m., February only, Magic Island, grassy area; $5 per class (bring mat and hand weights); 561-0018; www.buffmama.org.

SELF-HEALING, EMPOWERMENT AND ENLIGHTENMENT WORKSHOP following teachings of Chinese healer Master Zhi Gang Sha, with benefits for pain, chronic illness, stress, grief and sadness, relationships, stamina and immunity, 5-8 p.m. Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 12 and Feb. 26, and 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 25, Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 15 and March 1; UH-Manoa Business Administration Building, room A102; free; registration, Pam Uyeunten, 988-8090.

ADULT, INFANT AND CHILD CPR WITH FIRST AID, American Red Cross certification upon completion; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 1 and 17; American Red Cross, Diamond Head; $70; register: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org.

"EMOTIONAL SURVIVAL 101," one of a series of workshops, "Coping Skills for Trying Times," offered by Sunny Massad, 5:30-6:15 .m. Feb. 2, ING Direct Cafe, Waikiki; free; 848-5544, www.hawaiiwellnessinstitute.org.

CHI-LEL QIGONG SELF-HEALING INTRODUCTION, by breast cancer survivor, Ginny Walden, 6-30-8 p.m. Feb. 3, Back2HealthCenter.com, Kane'ohe; $10 (or two-for-one); 259-8453; www.blueskyhealingarts.com.

"KISSING CANCERETTES GOODBYE," learn "auto-suggestion" methods and mind games to overcome unwanted habits; 6 p.m. Feb. 5; Liliha Public Library; free; 948-3299.

BOOT CAMP FOR WOMEN, total body, cross-training workout, 6-7 a.m. through Jan 30, Mondays and Fridays, Ala Moana Park, and Wednesdays, Kapi'olani Park (near tennis courts); $150 for all sessions; information, www.TryFitnessHawaii.com; registration, tryfitness@hawaii.rr.com or 946-0346.

2009 "HAWAI'I'S MIRACLES" CALENDAR, fundraiser for Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children in celebration of their 100th anniversary, on sale at Foodland and Sack N Save stores statewide, at the hospital gift shop, and at www.kapiolani.org; $15 ($6.95 shipping per online order); 983-6000.

ONGOING

"FREE HEALTH SEMINAR," by Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff, naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist and doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Center for Natural Healing, 5283 Kimokeo St., 'Aina Haina; free; registration: 373-9966.

PRO INJURY CLINIC, free injury consultations/evaluations, provided by Orthopedic Associates, to youth and high-school-age athletes, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Star Physical Therapy, Pearl City; appointments 536-2261.

AEROBICS/PILATES

LULULEMON ATHLETICA FITNESS CLASSES, including, various weeks, yoga and qi gong, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Sundays, at the Ala Moana Center store, and "Lululemon Power Hour," 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, at Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park; free; 946-7220, www.lululemon.com/honolulu/alamoanacenter.

ECSTATIC DANCE JAM; 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Sundays, Kailua Movement Studio; 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, St. Andrew's Priory; donation; 208-720-8672, www.ecstaticdancehawaii.com.

EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCE WITH SHADIYA; 2-3 p.m. Sundays and 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays; Studio Be; $15 for drop-ins or $50 for four classes; 429-3324, www.studiobehawaii.com.

CORE FOCUS, tribal fusion belly dance classes with Kalae Kaina, director of Shakti Dance Movement; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays; Kailua Movement Studio; $15; 358-2571.

BUTOH MOVEMENT WORKSHOP, exercise 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; 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, 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, Hawai'i 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.

ADULT FITNESS CLASS, improve posture, increase strength and flexibility; 5 p.m. Mondays; The Movement Center, Kaimuki; $10 per class; 735-8641, www.movementcenter.org.

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 LITE CLASSES, with low-impact dance aerobics and strength training, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, St. Peter's Episcopal Church (mauka of St. Andrew's Priory); $10 per class; $32 per month; one-time $25 joining fee; 265-4849.

JAZZERCISE CLASSES, aerobics routines, 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.

JAZZERCISE CLASSES, warm-up, dance aerobics, strength training and cool-down; Mondays-Saturdays at three O'ahu locations; $10 per class or $38 per month; 455-5981, www.mjjazz.com.

SENIOR SAFE WALK, mall-walk program for improved balance, breathing and joint protection; 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Kahala Mall; slight charge; registration: 284-3540.

NIA, fusion fitness combining dance, martial arts and yoga, with Renee Tillotson; 12 p.m. Wednesdays; 4 p.m. Saturdays with Sharlene Bliss; Kailua Movement Studio; $10, first class free; 864-0495.

"HARD-CORE" class, strengthen your midsection and stabilize your core, lower back and muscles used for flexibility; 5 p.m. Wednesdays; Central O'ahu Regional Park; $25 for Team Move members, $30 non- members; register: 226-2625, www.teammovehi.com.

BELLY DANCE CARDIO AND TECHNIQUE CLASS; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays and 1-2 p.m. Sundays; Kailua Movement Studio; $17 per class, $50 for four classes; 234-1006, www.MaliaInHawaii.com.

BELLY-DANCE CLASS, 1-2 p.m. Saturdays; Dream to Dance; $40 for four classes; 234-1006, maliainhawaii@mac.com.

"MALIA IN HAWAI'I METHOD" BELLY DANCE ongoing group classes, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Dream to Dance Studio; $17 per class, $50 for four classes; 234-1006 , www.BellyDancersInParadise.com.

HULA WITH KUMU MALIA; 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Studio Be; $15; www.studiobehawaii.com.

GODDESS DANCE belly dance and yoga fitness for women, combination of belly dance, salsa and yoga with a Pilates cool-down; 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays; Moiliili Community Center; $12 per class; 255-9839.

LIFEGUARD WORKOUT, increase stamina and improve your strength through swimming, running, calisthenics and stretching; 7 a.m. Saturdays; call for location; $35 for Team Move members, $40 nonmembers; registration: 226-2625, www.teammovehi.com.

SWIM CLASSES, classes for beginning adult and intermediate adult swimmers, as well as those who are water-challenged, led by J.J. Kobelansky, also offering training for water fitness and competency exams and private lessons; call each week to learn class location; bring towel or beach mat and goggles; beginners 9:30 a.m. Saturdays; intermediate 10:45-11:45 a.m. Saturdays; $10 per class; 373-3839, www.jjs-swim.com.

BABY BOOT CAMP, strength training for moms with stroller-age babies; various times and days at various O'ahu locations; first class is free, subsequent classes $12 each, discounts available for longer commitments; schedule and locations: 754-6169, www.babybootcamp.com.

FIT FOR A GODDESS, women-only classes using a dance pole for increased strength and flexibility; ongoing at various times and days, Kailua and Kaimuki; $15 introductory class, $150 for six-week session; complete schedule: 262-6979, www.fit4agoddesshi.com.

STOTT PILATES TRAINING, mat and equipment classes; daily; Pilates Training Center, Kailua; $22 for mat classes, $30 for equipment classes with discounts for groups of five or 10 classes; registration and schedule: 261-9519, www.pilatestrainingcenterhawaii.com.

CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER'S Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes for $40 per month or $100 per quarter; schedule: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org.

FITNESS AND EXERCISE CLASSES; various times and days; Kapi'olani Women's Center; registration and schedule: 535-7000.

NA MIKIMIKI PROJECT, encouraging new moms to become more physically active over 18 months; free; schedule and locations: 441-8199, namikimiki@crch.hawaii.edu.

YOGA

MORNING AND EVENING OUTDOOR BEACH YOGA OR PILATES CLASSES, Windward O'ahu; prices vary by instructor, some donation onlly; 722-8923, or www.kailuabeachyoga.com.

YOGA, with certified Kundalini yoga instructor Harjot Kaur; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays and 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Studio Be; $15 per class/$60 for five classes; www.studiobehawaii.com.

YOGA UNDER THE PALM TREES, bring a mat or towel; 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays; fronting Waikiki Natatorium; donations accepted; 373-8833.

YOGA FOR STRENGTH, flexibility, balance and calm, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning Dec. 15; Waikiki Natatorium beach park; free (bring beach mat); 351-9666.

"REJUVENATE!," adaptive yoga for seniors, with standing, seated and optional floor exercises, intermediate yoga; 10-11 a.m.; Mondays; also, Level 1 basic yoga; 10-11 a.m.; Fridays; Pohai Nani, Kane'ohe; $3 per class; 247-6211.

YOGA IS FOR EVERY BODY, class in Kundalini and hatha yoga taught by Amber Ricci; 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Hawai'i Kai; $10 per class or $45 for five classes; location and registration: 255-9839.

YOGA WITH GUILHERME ALVES; 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Studio Be; $15; 351-4960.

KUNDALINI YOGA, activate your chakras and raise your shakti life force energy to strengthen your nerves, ease stress, increase stamina and promote physical transformation, class led by Maria Steele; 8-9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple, 51 Coelho St.; $10 donation; also 8:30-10 a.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park, diamondhead end near Poni Mo'i Road; $8 donation; 393-5095, mariasteele@msn.com.

YOGA CLASSES in 'Ewa Beach, morning and evening classes offered Mondays-Saturdays in ashtanga yoga, vinyasa flow, restorative yoga and yoga4kids; $15 per class with discounts available for multiple classes; complete schedule, registration and location: www.yoga4ewa.com, 689-1020.

TAI CHI/QI GONG/EASTERN MARTIAL ARTS

SHOTOKAN KARATE, Japanese traditional karate training and self-defense, 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Manoa Valley District Park; $99 for three months; 371-7670.

EARLY MORNING TAI CHI CLASSES, 5:30-6:45 a.m. Mondays, Atherton YMCA; $25 a month for YMCA members, $40 a month for nonmembers; 946-0289.

YANG-STYLE TAI CHI, all levels welcome; 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays; Kaimuki-Wai'alae YMCA; free; 941-9707.

TAI CHI, practice with instructor Janet Jin, sponsored by Arthritis Foundation; 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; Chinatown Cultural Plaza courtyard; $2 donation requested; 596-2900.

CHI-LEL QI GONG, open group practice with Ginny Walden of Blue Sky Healing Arts; 8-9 a.m. Thursdays; Kapahulu Center; $5; 944-8327.

TAIJI CLASS, experience improved balance and increased energy by practicing taiji; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays; Riverloft, 186 N. King St.; $25 per month, sponsored by East West Qigong International; registration: 941-9707.

QI GONG and meditation class, on how to improve and maintain health through the practices of Qi Gong and meditation; 6:45-8:15 p.m. Thursdays; Riverloft, 186 N. King St.; $25 per month, sponsored by East West Qigong International; registration: 941-9707.

YANG AND CHEN STYLES OF TAI CHI, improve health and reduce stress; 7:30-9 a.m. Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays, and 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Ala Wai Neighborhood Park; $5 per class; 395-4693.

QI GONG FOR HEALTH, 12 sitting exercises to keep the body flexible, strengthen the immune system and promote good health; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays; Qi Center, 1110 University Ave.; $40 general, free to seniors 65 and older; registration: 947-1333.

TRADITIONAL KUNG FU AND TAI CHI, instruction in Chinese health practices; 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays; Makiki Park, near pool entrance; $50 per month; 239-1403.

MASAKUTSU KI-AIKIDO DOJO, instruction for ages 5 through adult; 8:30-10 a.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Saturdays; 1007 Waimanu St., second floor; monthly fees are $15 children, $25 adults with discounts available for families; 487-6080.

MEDITATION

"WHO AM I?" guidance in mindfulness meditation in three-hour sessions with access to the center throughout the month; available 10 a.m.-12 a.m. daily; Hawaii Maum Meditation Center, 1542-C Ke'eau-moku St.; $150 per month; reservation for initial visit: 533-2875, 255-6036, www.maum.org/eng.

MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS, learn how meditation can support well-being of mind, body and spirit; 9-11 a.m. Sundays; Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, Suite 205; also, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays; free; 342-6298, www.ksbcenter.org.

INTRODUCTION TO TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION, reduce blood pressure and stress, improve sleep and enhance memory; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; registration and location: 947-2266, www.tm.org, www.doctorsontm.com.

MEDITATION AND YOGA, classes for stress reduction and life enhancement; 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Manoa; free; registration and location: 393-6342.

GURDJIEFF STUDIES OF HAWAI'I, meetings offering the potential of a conscious awakening to one's individual possibilities; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays; Unity Church Diamond Head; introductory meeting free; 721-2862, pacimage@maui.net.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION, develop inner peace and reduce stress through insight meditation; 4-6 p.m. Saturdays; Broken Ridge Korean (Buddhist) Temple, Palolo Valley; free; 395-7749.

SERVICES

"KISSING 'CANCERETTES' GOODBYE," volunteer coaches from The Clean Air Team present auto-suggestion and various mental methods of overcoming a nicotine addiction or other habits, 7-9 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Liliha Public Library; free. 948-3299.

"MALAMA SENIORS IN WAIKIKI," a Waikiki Community Center outreach and social worker service program, open to those 60 and older (and families with caregivers), offering counseling, case management services, caregiver support and respite, help with state and Medicare payments, and links to community resources for personal care, transportation and housekeeping; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays-Fridays; 923-1802.

LIVE HEALTHY ... WORK WELL, project by Center on Disability Studies, UH-Manoa, is accepting participants for a research study for people with diabetes. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, ages 18-62, live on O'ahu and work a minimum of 10 hours per week, you may qualify to participate; participants receive compensation and paid project-related medical expenses; 956-5096, workwell@hawaii.edu, www.livehealthyworkwell.org.

NICOTINE ANONYMOUS, 12-step meeting to help stop and stay off of nicotine; 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Kawaiaha'o Church, and 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, Kapi'olani Park (picnic table, tennis court side of aquarium); free; 457-0213, 783-4766.

GRIEFSHARE, support group for people who have lost someone through death, sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays; Ko'olau Golf Course; $10 for workbook; 226-7511, 531-1111.

HAWAI'I PET BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 7-8 p.m. first Monday of each month; Olomana, Kailua; free; 262-6598.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 10-11:30 a.m. first Tuesday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 531-3511, www.rehabhospital.org.

BRAIN INJURY EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday monthly, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, first floor WO 4 conference room; 454-0699 or www.rehabhospital.org.

POST-POLIO SUPPORT GROUP, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., second Saturdays in January, April and July; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, first floor WO 2 conference room; 531-3511 www.rehabhospital.org.

"DOCTOR HEALTH," radio show hosted by David Snow with guests discussing health topics and listener call-in; 9 a.m. Wednesdays; 690 AM KHNR; call-in number is 296-5476 during the broadcast.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, for people who have sustained a brain injury; 7-8:30 p.m. second Wednesday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 956-0867, www.rehabhospital.org.

SPINAL CORD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 2-3 p.m. first Thursday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 531-3511, www.rehabhospital.org.

DIVORCECARE, program for anyone going through the pain, disappointment, challenge and anger of divorce; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu at Ko'olau Golf Course; $10 registration and workbook fee; 254-3136.

"MENDED HEARTS," support group meeting for open-heart patients, caregivers, family and general public; 1-3 p.m. third Saturday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 544-3369.

"SMILES FOR LIFE," Dr. Wilfred Miyasaki offers teeth-whitening services at a reduced price with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to Parents and Children Together; 533-0000.

WHEELCHAIRS FOR SENIORS AND DISABLED, Senior Wheels USA makes power wheelchairs available to seniors and the permanently disabled at no cost if they qualify; guidelines and information: 800- 246-6010.

MAMMOGRAMS FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED WOMEN, qualified women, ages 40-49, may call for free breast cancer screening and health education; Mondays-Fridays, Hawaii Medical Center East in Liliha and Hawaii Medical Center West, 'Ewa Beach; free; 547-6798, 547-6889.

EYECARE AMERICA SENIORS EYE CARE PROGRAM, the Hawai'i Ophthalmological Society encourages those 65 and older to check their eligibility for free eye exams from volunteer doctors; call for eligibility: 800-222-3937.

UH DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PACIFIC TELEHEALTH & TECHNOLOGY HUI are seeking volunteers who are smokers or former smokers, at least 18 years old and in good health, to take part in a research study; 383-1861, becky.rodericks@pacifichui.org.