Breath and yoga classes available

Free Nine Breath Method Circle classes are available.

Participants will learn this Qigong breath work called Tumo Amplify and harness Qi. Seats must be reserved. For more information, call 799-8950 or visit www.lotusoasis.com.

Also a hatha yoga class will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday’s at the Café of Life, 925 Colorado Highway 3. Women who are involved with the Women’s Resource Center and people attending for the first time may attend free.

For more information, call 799-8950.

Aikido demonstrations set for rec center

A free Aikido demonstration and introduction will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10 and March 24 in the second-floor aerobics room at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.

Participants will learn what aikido is and how the practice can transform the way people experience and move. Empty hands and weapons will be demonstrated. The demonstration will be presented by Durango Shin-Budo Kai Aikido.

For more information, visit www.durangoaikido.com.

‘Legislative Lowdown’ to be held Saturday

The League of Women Voters of La Plata County will host its annual “Legislative Lowdown” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Program Rooms 1 and 2 of the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.

State Sen. Ellen Roberts and state Rep. J. Paul Brown will discuss 2012 legislative issues and the potential impacts on residents of Senate District 6 and House District 59. Participants should bring their questions. Light snacks will be provided.

For more information, visit www.lwvlaplata.org.

Bayfield library to show two films

The Lavenia McCoy Public Library will show “Puss in Boots” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, and “Two for the Road” at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the library’s meeting room, 395 Bayfield Center Drive in Bayfield.

Antonio Banderas stars in the animated film “Puss in Boots” about the events leading up to the sword-fighting cat’s meeting with Shrek and his friends.

“Two for the Road” is part of the library’s “People’s Choice” film series. The movie stars Albert Finney and Audrey Hepburn as a couple trying to rekindle a waning passion after 12 years of marriage through a series of flashbacks.

For more information, call 884-2222.

Free class to address men’s health issues

Herbalist Marija Helt will offer a free class about health issues faced by men, including cardiovascular disease, enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and others from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

Helt will discuss the role of stress and diet in the precipitation of chronic disease, nutritional and herbal approaches to help prevent cardiovascular disease, reproductive disorders and cancer, and how to establish balance in a body already thrown off by chronic disease.

To RSVP, for more information and location, call 779-3111 or visit www.osadha.com.

Elks Lodge to offer rummage sale Saturday

The Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave., will host a rummage sale/flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Many sellers will participate, and the Emblem Club will hold a bake sale. Participants should use the Ninth Street entrance. Tables are available for a small charge, which will go to Elk charities.

For more information, call 259-2648.

Herald Staff