Instructor uses yoga to help children thrive
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      Preschoolers stretched their imaginations muscles during a yoga class tailored just for them, at the Moorpark College Child Development Center last week. Westlake Village resident Afi Kobari, a certified instructor who combines yoga with traditional preschool methods, teaches the class.
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Two-week mini boot camp starts
      Extreme Boot Camp of Calabasas is offering a mini boot camp for locals wanting to get in shape. The two-week program runs from Dec. 8 through Dec. 19 (weekdays only) at various locations in Calabasas. Participants can attend their daily class at either 5:30 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. Additional classes, including one in the evening, are pending. The cost is $150.
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Learn CPR in Newbury Park
      A threehour CPR certification course will be offered at 9 a.m. Sat., Dec. 6 at the Newbury Park Athletic Club, 161 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. The class includes adult, child and infant CPR, AED operation and choking emergencies. Attendees who successfully complete the course will receive a two-year certification.
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It's tough to talk about pain
      A nationwide survey found that a sizable gap exists between patients and healthcare professionals when it comes to understanding and discussing pain. To address this discrepancy, a new coalition of leading pain management organizations has formed to improve how patients and healthcare professionals communicate with each other.
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