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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, February 14, 2008

Health calendar

Advertiser Staff

GREAT ALOHA RUN

Fundraiser for charitable organizations and health and fitness awareness event. 528-7388, www.greataloharun.com.

Sports, Health & Fitness Expo, family-friendly event with a variety of activity zones; 4-9 p.m. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 17; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $4 ($2 military with ID, free for children ages 12 and younger, seniors and registered Great Aloha Run participants).

Silverstreaks Sunrise Walk, for competitors 55 and older, 1-, 2- and 3-mile courses; 7:30 a.m.; Feb. 16; Ala Moana Beach Park; $20.

Keiki Run & Circus Party, 1Ý-mile fun run, followed by party with activities, magicians, entertainment and more; 8:30 a.m.; Feb. 16; Blaisdell Center; $18 children/$6 adults.

Great Aloha Run, 8.15-mile multi- division run; 7 a.m.; Feb. 18; starts at Aloha Tower; $45 at Expo.

UPCOMING EVENTS

"Creating Beauty in Our Daily Lives," healthy-lifestyle presentations on flower arrangement and purifying therapy; 1-3 p.m.; Feb. 15; 'Aiea Public Library; free; 483-7333.

"Your Health, Your Choice," information on how to enhance health and prevent degenerative diseases; 6:30-8 p.m.; Feb. 15; New Life Church, 1190 Nu'uanu Ave.; free; registration: 429-8777, 225-6168.

Chi-lel medical qigong, for cancer healing and prevention; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Feb. 16; Blue Sky Healing Arts, Waimanalo; $65; 259-8453, www.blueskyhealingarts.com.

"Aging is Not for Sissies," performance of the play that uses stories from women ages 60 and older to dispel myths about aging; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 4 p.m. Feb. 17; Paul & Vi Loo Theatre, Hawai'i Pacific University; $15 ($10 seniors, military and students); 375-1282.

"Improve Sleeping Quality Through Qigong," workshop; 12-1:30 p.m.; Feb. 17; Kaimuki-Wa'alae YMCA; $20; registration: 941-9707, www.oahuresidents.com.

"Strategies for Skin Rejuvenation," seminar covering signs of aging, preventative measures and treatment options; 6 p.m.; Feb. 19; Aesthetic Vision Center; free; reservations: 947-2020.

"The Five Components of Successful Weight Loss," author Caroline Sutherland discusses successful weight-loss strategies; 7-8:30 p.m.; Feb. 19; Old Lahaina Book Emporium, Lahaina, Maui; free; 808-661-1399.

ONGOING

Classes for expectant and new parents; Castle Medical Center, Kailua; registration: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org:

- Lamaze prepared childbirth, six-week course on body-conditioning, breathing and relaxation techniques, plus other topics as needed; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Feb. 18-March 24; $75 ($65 if delivering at Castle).

  • General newborn care; 6-9 p.m.; Feb. 19; $25 for two people.

    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; every other week from Feb. 23 to March 15; Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115 or 106; $19 per class; registration: 235-7433.

    Reflexology workshop series, for seniors 55 and older, with sessions focusing on the foot, arm, hand and other acupressure points; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Feb. 15; Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $9; 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 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.

    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.

    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; free; register: 284-3540.

    Salsarobics workout, Minnie Ruiz leads a low-impact exercise class using New York-style Latin music; 5:15-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays; Powerhouse Gym, 432 Keawe St.; $25 (five classes), $50 (10 classes) or $100 (20 classes) drop-in class cards; 387-8064, www.alohaactivitycenter.net.

    Adult fitness class, improve posture, increase strength and flexibility and get fit; 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays; The Movement Center, 1215 Center St., Kaimuki; $10 per class; 735-8641, www.movementcenter.org.

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

    Brazilian dance class, various styles of Brazilian dance, with focus on choreographed dances; 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays; Kailua Movement Studio; $125 for 10-class card, $15 per class, first class free throughout January; 259-6326.

    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 for nonmembers; register: 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.

    Belly dance class, learn the ancient art of belly dancing while getting a good workout; 1-2 p.m. Saturdays; Dream to Dance; $40 for four classes; 234-1006, maliainhawaii@mac.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, $140 for eight-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 $35 per month or $90 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.

    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.

    Buff Mama Boot Camp, total-body conditioning program for all fitness levels; various times and days at various O'ahu locations; $135 for nine-session package; registration and details: 561-0018, www.buffmama.org.

    YOGA

    Yoga of the Heart, breathing techniques and gentle exercises for people with cardiac disease, cancer or other life-threatening diseases and their caregivers; call 224-9860 for class schedule.

    Jasmine yoga classes, all levels; open classes Mondays and Wednesdays-Saturdays; Weinberg Community Center, Waialua; $11 per class or discount card available; complete schedule: 561-9639, www.jasmineyoga.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.

    Yoga under the palm trees, bring a mat or towel; 8-9 a.m. Mondays; between Waikiki Aquarium and the Natatorium; donations accepted; 373-8833.

    "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.

    Hatha yoga, with Iyengar influences, ongoing classes; 6 p.m. Wednesdays; Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple, 51 Coelho St.; $10 donation; also, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the temple; 512-771-3365, 512-947-0869.

    Laughter yoga, learn to blend deep breathing, stretching, laughter exercises and playfulness to improve your mind and body, instructor Yordana Mir; 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Waikiki Community Center; $5; register: 955-9777.

    "Laugh Your Way to Health," practice of laughter yoga to improve well being; 7:30 p.m. first Wednesday of each month; Hawaii Tokai International College, sixth floor; 2241 Kapi'olani Blvd.; free; 226-6438.

    Kundalini yoga, activate your chakras and raise your shakti life force energy which will 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.