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ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE Clear out your medicine cabinet for more useful things like deoderant, condoms and toothpaste and try an alternative way to get rid of aches and pains. Every Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat, Wellpoint Oriental Medicine, 255 S. 17th St., 215-275-9705.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS The Wellness Community of Philadelphia offers several different support groups for people living with cancer and their caregivers. Call 215-879-7733 for more info.

CRYSTAL METH TASK FORCE Interested and concerned members of the community meet to discuss my drug problem, I mean, discuss the drug problem. Every Wed, 7pm, St. Luke's Church, 13th & Spruce sts., 215-246-3211.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE Every Tue, 6:30-9pm, FREE, Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment, 4200 Monument Rd., 610-604-0727.

DHYANA YOGA Take a class in Vinyasa, Kundalini Sadhana, belly dance, Jivamukti Vinyasa, meditation and relaxing flow. Various dates, times and prices, Dhyana Yoga, 1737 Chestnut St., 215-496-0770.

ETTORE SPA SPECIALS Whether it's your wedding day or your day off, you deserve a little pampering. Waxing, manicures and pedicures, make-up, facials or stylist services—they've got it all. Various dates, times and prices, Ettore Spa & Salon, The Philadelphia Marriott Hotel, 1201 Market St., 215-928-9010.

FEMINA AFYA: FOOD IS HEALING Mazzoni Center and Drexel University College of Medicine are launching a women-only health salon to reach out to women about breast health awareness and breast cancer screening. The salon will feature hors d'oeuvres and healthy beverages, free massages and presentations on yoga and meditation. Dr. Ana Negron will be on hand to perform a healthy cooking demonstration and there will be an opportunity to sign up for free mammograms at Hahnemann or Graduate Hospitals. Every first Fri, 5:30-8pm, FREE, Washington West Project, 1201 Locust St., 215-563-0658.

FORGET ABOUT IT FRIDAYS Stop. Relax. Breathe. Then get a foot massage. This weekly event includes jazz sounds, spoken word performances, aromatic healing and more. Every Fri, 5-10pm, FREE, Reef Caribbean Lounge, 605 S. 3rd St., 2nd Fl., 215-477-6724.

FREE WEEK OF KRAV MAGA Walk late at night with no fear once you've taken these self-defense classes. Krav Maga, an Israeli military system of hand-to-hand combat involves simple and effective techniques. Whether you're completely inexperienced or an undercover ninja, no one will bother you soon. Various dates and times, FREE, Krav Maga PA, 1155 S. 9th St., 215-462-1134.

GET EXERCISING Turns out regular exercise is good for many body parts, including your heart. Learn an efficient routine of cardio-muscle strength training. Every Thu, 5-7:30pm, FREE, Go Figure Fitness, 530 S. 15th St., 215-545-0403.

GNOSIS Looking for a lecture on meditation, Chakras, ancient civilizations, symbolism of dreams and other topics? Take a seat, friend. Every Sat, 2pm, FREE, Restorative Gnostic Movement, 2513 S. Broad St., 1st Fl., 856-757-9460.

HEALTH INFORMATION SESSIONS Every Wed, 10am-noon, FREE, College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 19 S. 22nd St., 215-563-3737.

HIDDEN RIVER YOGA And you thought Jenna Jameson was flexible. Various dates and times, The Studio at Hidden River, 3901 B Main St., 2nd Fl., 610-203-3338.

INNER BLISS YOGA Now offering classes for all levels of yoga, tai chi and pilates experience. Pre-registration required for certain classes. Various dates and times, $15-$99, Inner Bliss Yoga Center, 123 Chestnut St. Suite 204, 267-236-2783.

LINEDANCERSIZE Who said pilates was the new hip way to work out? Yeehaw to that! Every Wed, 7:30-9pm, FREE, Hawthorne Center, 1200 Carpenter St., 215-748-3716.

MEDITATION CLASSES Why is Buddha smiling? Find spiritual peace and enlightenment through weekly meditation classes. Every Sat, 11-12:30am, $10, Shivaya Yoga, 66 Rittenhouse Place, Ardmore, 267-918-0475.

MEDITATION AND DHARMA Think you want to try meditation or dharma but still have a little doubt? Come to their weekly talk services to see if it's the right fit for you. Every Tue, 7:15pm, FREE, Won Buddhist Temple of Philadelphia, 423 Abington Ave., Glenside, 215-884-8443.

MIRACLES STUDY GROUP The next time someone cries, "It's a miracle!" you'll know whether or not it really is. Every Wed, 7-8:30pm, FREE, Whole Foods, 929 South St., 215-796-2733.

POWER YOGA Sign up for a class in power, vinyasa, hot or hatha yoga. Various dates, times and prices, Flow Yoga, The Artist Mills Manayunk, 123 Leverington Ave., Studio M-1, 215-498-5030.

PRENATAL YOGA If you're pregnant, ease the common discomforts and prepare your body and mind for the birth experience. New mom? Bring your baby to share the mat with you. Various dates, times and prices, Yoga Child, 903 South St., 215-238-0989.

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Learn how to cope with your relative's disorder and what resources are available to help. Various dates and times, Northeast Community Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation, 4641 Roosevelt Blvd., 215-831-2800.

RELAXING SPA TREATMENTS Isn't it time you treated yourself to the Day of Wellness package? It features four hours with a facial, body polish, aromatherapy message and your choice of either an aromatic scalp message or an herbal foot treatment. Various times and dates, Spa Terme Di Aroma, 32 N. 3rd St., 215-829-9769.

SELF-DEFENSE FOR WOMEN You're tackled, grabbed from behind or thrown to the ground... would you know what to do next? This six-session course teaches women effective techniques with which to defend themselves. Instructors are experts in Hapkido, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, submission grappling, kickboxing and boxing. Space is limited to 12 students, ages 18-50. Every Tue, 6:30-8pm, FREE, In Ho Oh Memorial Center, Inc., 5821-35 Thomas Ave., 215-561-2000.

T'AI CHI: YANG STYLE SHORT FORM The 37 postures of Yang Style Short From T'ai Chi are supposed to strengthen muscles and bones, improve balance and reflexes, lower blood pressure, improve flexibility, reduce stress and improve relationships. We have to wonder if that last part has anything to do with the flexibility thing? Every Wed & Sun, University City Arts League, 4226 Spruce St., 215-382-7811.

TAROT READINGS Grab a latte and learn your future. Every Wed, $25, Village Coffee House, 1112 Locust St., 215-627-7529.

VEGETARIAN FEAST Dinner with a Bhagavad Gita lecture, Indian music, dance and yoga. Every Sun, 5pm, FREE, Radha Krsna Temple, 41 W. Allens Lane, 215-247-4601.

YANG STYLE TAI-CHI CHUAN For general exercise, muscle conditioning, stress relief or spiritual growth, these classes use traditional methods first introduced by the Yang Family. Every Tue, 6-7:15pm, $15, Spirit Wind Internal Arts Society, 213 New St., 215-462-7111.

YOGA FOR LIFE Learn to flex your soul with instructor Empress Thandi. Every Mon, 7:15-8:15pm, $10, The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., 215-573-3234.

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