Kundalini Yoga
Monday: All levels invited; no experience required. 5:30-6:45 p.m. Bring water and a yoga mat. Single session: $10 nonmember/drop-in rate, $8 members. Series rates also available. Offered Mondays through December. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
Pain seminar
Tuesday: Those who suffer from chronic pain due to fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus II and other neuropathies are invited to a seminar “How to Overcome Neuropathy Pain without Drugs” with Max Stanley Chartrand, Ph.D., 4-6:30 p.m. Dr. Chartrand, associate professor in Behavioral Medicine, has written several health books and has lectured extensively in the United States, Canada and more than a dozen foreign countries. Education materials will be available. Tickets are $19, $12 in advance. DoubleTree Denver Tech Center, 7801 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, call 877-376-1947 for reservations.
“Get Fit at the Garden: A Walk for Wellness”
Wednesday: Garden of the Gods offers a weekly fitness walk Wednesday mornings. Participants can choose a 1-, 2- or 3-mile walk. Meet at 9 a.m. in the Red Rocks Room. Wear appropriate shoes and bring a hat, water and sunscreen. A reception with a free snack will be held in the Visitor Center Cafe. Walks continue through November. In case of inclement weather, an optional route will be available. Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, 719-219-0108,
Yoga Series
Thursday: The “Therapeutic Yoga: Anatomy and Alignment” Series continues Thursdays (no class Nov. 25) through Dec. 16, 5:45-7 p.m. Topics include Shoulders and Hips, Thursday, Knees, Wrists, Ankles, Elbows, Nov. 18; Abdomen and Digestive System, Dec. 2; Circulatory System: Heart and Lungs, Dec. 9; and Brain and Nervous System, Dec. 16. The cost is $15 per class. Reservations required. Nourished Health Wellness Center, 1740 Marion St., 303-709-0875,
Martial Arts Nutrition Workshop
Saturday: The Academy of Chinese Martial and Cultural Arts and the Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association presents “Advanced Nutrition Secrets for Optimal Sport & Martial Arts Performance,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dr. Joseph DiMasi, M.S. will discuss various nutritional strategies. The workshop is free; however a $10 donation to the Academy of Chinese Martial and Cultural Arts is requested. Reservations recommended. Academy of Chinese Martial and Cultural Arts, 1750 38th St., Boulder, 303-507-3800, e-mail: info@academychinesearts.org
Winter Conditioning Series
Sunday: Get in shape for the ski and snowboard series with this class offered Sundays (no class Nov. 28) through Dec. 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m. The cost is $25 per class, $15 members. Core Power Yoga — Grant Studio, 333 E. 13th Ave., 303-861-0114,
Fit For Fire 5K Walk/Run
Nov. 21: The Friends of the Denver Fire Department and the Denver Fire Fighters Burn Foundation have partnered with the Denver Fire Department’s Wellness Division for this benefit 5K Walk/Run. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Race time is 9 a.m., Kids Fun Run begins at 10 a.m. Registration fees are $30 adults, $25 youth 17 and under, $25 seniors 65 and over. All fees are an additional $5 on race day. A family expo with antique fire trucks, the Dalmatian Rescue of Colorado and entertainment is included. Proceeds benefit the wellness programs of The Friends of The Denver Fire Department () and The Denver Fire Fighters Burn Foundation. Washington Park, 1000 S. Downing St., check-in and start line is at the southeast corner of the park off Franklin Street,
Turkey Day 5K Family Fun Run
Nov. 25: The Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch presents the seventh annual Turkey Day 5K Family Fun Run. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., the race is at 9 a.m. The Kids Fun Run follows at 10 a.m. Post-race activities include an awards ceremony and refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Colorado National Guard Foundation. Shea Stadium at Redstone Park, Highlands Ranch, 303-791-3500,
Yoplait’s Save Lids to Save Lives
Through Dec. 31: Yoplait will donate 10 cents to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every pink lid sent in by Dec. 31. Yoplait has donated more than $25 million to the breast-cancer cause the past 12 years. Visit for more information.
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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