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Instruction/Support Groups
CULTIVATE SEXUAL ENERGY is a lecture and workshop that teaches participants powerful techniques from ancient China that "transmute the powerful energies of our sexuality into healing life-force energy." A free lecture will be held at Book People; the workshop will be held at the Park Place Holistic Center. Fri, Feb 14, 7:30pm; workshop will be held Sat & Sun, Feb 15 & 16. 474-4372.DIVERSITY IN PUBLIC POLICY is the focus of the Barbara Jordan Memorial Forum, to be held at UTs Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. Moderator for the roundtable discussion is Mary Beth Rogers, former chief of staff to Texas Gov. Ann Richards and now holder of the Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr. Chair in Government/Business Relations at the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Sat, Feb 15, 3pm. 419-7108 or http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~lpaj254/forum
ON MY OWN, a financial seminar presented in right brain language women prefer, offers techniques to attain rising investment earnings while keeping money accessible. Cost is $8; registration is limited to ten. Sat, Feb 15, 10am-3pm. 459-0224.
THE AUSTIN WALDORF SCHOOL will offer two programs this month for parents. The first is a seminar titled, "Spirit Matters: Using Contemplative Disciplines in Work and Organizational Life," Sat, Feb 15, 7:30am at the Jefferson Square Bldg., 3724 Jefferson ($5). The second is a "Grades 1-8 Information Meeting," Wed, Feb 19, 7-8:30pm, at the school, 8702 South View Rd. (free). 288-5942.
AN INTRO TO MASSAGE THERAPY TRAINING will be held at the Lauterstein-Conway Massage School, 213 S. Lamar. The demonstration is free, and includes information about the school's philosophy, curriculum, and registration info. Sun, Feb 16, 2-5pm. 474-1852.
PHYSICAL MIND, beginning and intermediate classes exploring the work of Joseph Pilates, will be led by Sheila Gordon at Nia Space, 2810 S. First. $8 per class; $56 for eight classes. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-10am, beginning Feb 17. A free group demonstration and workout of the Pilates Method will be held Wed, Feb 19, 7-8pm. Call for reservations. 490-7138.
IDEAS OF PHOTOGRAPHY is a six-week introductory photography class offered by Austin photographer Kip Holm. Cost is $150. Tuesday evenings, beginning Feb 18. 444-9563.
NOBEL PRIZE-WINNER OE KENZABURO will speak about "Under Western Eyes: Japanese Literature in the Perspective of the West," at the Thompson Center, 1.110, on the UT campus. Free. Thu, Feb 20, 7pm. 471-5811.
FREE TRAVEL-RELATED PROGRAMS are offered weekly at Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), 9901 Capital of Texas Hwy. Thu, Feb 20, 7pm features a guide to the Rio Grande for water sports enthusiasts; Thu, Feb 27, 7pm features "Bicycling Big Bend." 343-5550.
ADULT ROCKCLIMBING BASICS is offered by the Austin Nature and Science Center, to be held at the Barton Springs Greenbelt. No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided. Cost is $30, and registration is required. Sat, Feb 22, 9am-4pm. 327-8181.
THE GALE JEWISH LECTURE SERIES, held in commemoration of the dual Centennials of Zionism and the Jewish Socialist movement (the Bund), will be held on the UT campus. Thursdays, through February, 3:30pm. 471-3141.
CLAYWAYS POTTERY STUDIO offers courses in handbuilding, wheel throwing, and tilemaking. Register now. As well, a kids' spring break camp (clay and art classes) will be held March 10-14; and whistle-making workshops will be held Feb 22 & Mar 15. 459-6445.
EARLY MORNING YOGA with Daphnie Leigh is offered at Tom Gohring's School of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, 6611 Airport Blvd. All levels welcome. Fridays, 7:30-9am & 9-10:30am. 462-2731.
CLAY AND POTTER'S WHEEL CLASSES are currently being offered in February and March at The Studio Next Door, 3303 E. Fourth. Courses feature individualized instruction on the premises of a working potter's studio. 247-FIRE or 218-1156; Email: potter@pottery.com
TAI CHI & KUNG FU CLASSES are offered early mornings and evenings by a master-level instructor, for both beginning and advanced students. Demonstrations held Thursdays. 452-3618.
FREE AIKIDO PRACTICES are offered at Hancock Recreation Center, 41st & Red River, in addition to a regular course of study. Aikido is a martial art that teaches one to blend with conflict in order to reach reconciliation quickly and efficiently. Saturdays, 10:35-noon. 453-7765.
CAPOEIRA REGIONAL is an Afro-Brazilian martial art which incorporates music, dance, and acrobatic movements. Ongoing classes are offered at the Montopolis Recreation Center, 1200 Montopolis Dr. $20 per month (first two classes are free). Tue & Thu, 5:30-7pm. 708-9436.
BOXEROBICS, a workout program that combines anaerobic and aerobic conditioning, is offered at the Austin Recreation Center, 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd. The first class is free. Tue, 8-9pm; Sat, 9-10am. 476-5662.
TRANCE DANCE is held weekly at the Niaspace Center, 2810 S. First. Fridays, 7pm. 708-8888.
PERCUSSION CLASSES, featuring the rhythms of Cuba, Haiti, Brazil, and the Congo, are offered in group and private sessions. Drums can be provided for those without. Tuesdays, 8-9pm. 459-9576.
TAOIST YOGA is offered in both private and small group sessions at White Lion Studios, 3105 King Ln. 454-1435.
TAI CHI CLASSES are offered by a master-level instructor in both early morning and evening sessions. 452-3618.
WOMEN'S MARTIAL ARTS is offered in a supportive environment at Sun Dragon Women's Martial Arts, 203 E. Riverside. All levels, ages, and abilities welcome. 416-9735.
A WOMEN'S SAFETY EMPOWERMENT CLASS, the Lightning Heart Way, is a system of sexual harassment confrontation, escape, and full-contact defenses. First class is free. Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm at Austin Recreation Center; Saturdays, 10:30-11:45pm at Hancock Recreation Center. 476-5662 or 453-7765.
A COMMUNITY FOR CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICE holds a weekly Zen-informed sitting group at 3014 Washington Sq. Thursdays, 7:30-9:30pm. 445-2081.
THE CONFIDENCE CLINIC offers free seminars on Public Speaking Anxiety - what causes it and how to overcome it. Call for meeting dates and times. 990-8766.
Adoption Knowledge Affiliates offers ongoing support groups. 442-8AKA.
Support GroupsAmerican Cancer Society offers a Bone Marrow/stem Cell Transplant Group, a Gynecological Cancer Group, a Life After Loss Group, and Dialogue, a group for persons with cancer and their friends and family. 928-1144.
A Bi-Sexual Women's Support Group is now forming. Free. 479-0950.
Debtors Anonymous, free, 12-step group for under-earning over-spenders; Business Owners Debtors Anonymous also offered, 912-5793
Fibromyalgia Support, first Thursday of each month, 280-9302
Gay Men's Support/Therapy Group is held Tuesdays, 6-8pm. 477-0798
Healthy Lifestyles Network meets weekly. 479-7770
Human Potential Center has 30 activities to help people transform their lives, 441-8988
Jewish Family Service offers a variety of support groups for children and adults, including a new group, "Women in Transition," which begins Feb 24. 250-1043.
Men/Fathers Hotline for men experiencing custody or visitation problems, 472-DADS
NAAFA, the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance, meets the third Saturday of the month. 479-6792
Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 480-0004 (or 753-5111, San Marcos)
Overeaters Anonymous offers a regular group, plus a new gay & lesbian-focused group, 327-2802
Parents Anonymous offers many programs, including a new Spanish-speaking group. 459-5490 (crisis hotline: 800/554-2323)
PFLAG, Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 302-FLAG.
Rational Recovery, a non-12-step alternative to AA, 451-8036 or 385-5877
RESOLVE of Central Texas offers infertility support groups. 453-2171
Thrivers, incest survivors, 459-5490
Waterloo Counseling provides a variety of services for the gay and lesbian community (including bi, trans, HIV/AIDS affected), 329-9922