It seems as though stress fractures of the feet are on the rise, at least among my own friends, family and acquaintances. I can hardly leave the house without seeing someone limping or wearing an orthopaedic boot. I have had stress fractures twice, both times while traveling in Europe, which is a big bother. I think
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Cynthia Kubas is the sort of woman we love to hate. I mean, really, does this look like the face and body of a 55-year old? But wait, don’t hate her yet. At least she’s honest. Unlike so many slender, beautiful women who don’t look their age, she doesn’t say “Oh, gosh, thanks, but I
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When the Still & Moving Center first opened, I thought it was going to be a  fitness-oriented, NIA/yoga/Zumba sort of studio. Over the months it has become far more than that. It’s clearly run by people who think outside the box and open their minds to many possibilities for enriching lives. The latest offerings are perfect
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Photos by Jerry Mayfield We had the pleasure of attending Samadhi‘s E Lokahi (which means Come Together), a student showcase, last Monday. It was an opportunity for students of Andrea Torres and Nicole Young to show family and friends what they have learned in their  Aerial Tissu (French for silk) and Trapeze classes. It’s a sort
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The students of Samadhi Hawaii, those gorgeous aerial performers who swing through the air on swaths of silk, will be offering a show, recital of sorts, on Monday, May 30, at 6 p.m. at the Art Zone in Nuuanu. Rather like a dance or music recital, the event offers students of Samadhi Hawaii an opportunity to showcase
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Donna Place of Long Beach, California, a master trainer in  Gyrotonics, will introduce her class, Gyrokinesis, on Saturday, May 7, from noon to 2 p.m. at On Balance Studio, 315 Uluniu Street, suite 201, in Kailua (upstairs from Cinnamon’s Restaurant). Gyrokinesis exercise enables the body to go through exercises that address seven natural elements of spinal movement: forward,
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Whether you are a passionate Zumba dancer or have never taken a Zumba class, consider joining a Zumbathon fundraiser  to support the American Red Cross relief efforts in Japan. It’s easy to follow and fun. And, hey, who cares if you miss a step here and there? Just dance to the rhythm and you’ll have
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The thing about being a journalist is you never know what each day – and each interview – will bring. I love it! Here’s what happened today: I had discovered some innovative (and adorable) jewelry by an emerging company called Badfish Booty while at the Hifi Pop-Up Incubator. I was only able to meet the local
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I just popped into Lily Lotus in Kaimuki, only to learn they are closing soon and will be moving to Kailua. Not to worry - owner Momi Chee is also looking for a location in town, though that may be a few months away. Everything is 30 percent off and things already on the sales rack
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