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100 years of ‘Rosencrantz & joyful living Guildenstern Are Dead’ Oakland Airport Connector avoids traffic hassles Page 38 Page 19 Page 38 The newspaper for the new millennium 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com March 18, 2014 Vol. 13 No. 11 munity as a whole, providing educa- tion, health, and cultural outreach programs to the entire community. Senior citizen outreach, community service, or communal events, such as their annual Fourth of July Barbe- cue, are just a few of the ways CBC supports the Tri-City area. CBC’s annual “Spring Celebration” is the organization’s primary fundraiser. This year, funds from the gala will benefit CBC’s Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program, Internship Program, cultural programs (e.g. Moon Festival, Chinese New Year Cel- ebration with Fremont Library), and financial aid to other local nonprofits. Entertainment for the evening in- cludes music performances by CBC’s own Dr. Herbert Chiu and Idea band, a special erhu performance (a two stringed bowed instrument, also nick- named the “Chinese violin”), and a surprise percussion performance with selected community members. A dance will follow closing remarks. The gala’s emcee is CBC Board Member Colonel Garrett Yee. Speak- BY SARA GIUSTI Community (CBC) celebrates another year nity for Chinese-Americans in the Tri-City ers include Citizen of the Year PHOTOS COURTESY OF CBC of service at their 22nd annual Spring Cel- area. Founded at a time when Fremont ebration fundraiser. lacked Chinese representation, CBC today is Phong La, Fremont’s former Human Relations Commissioner, also ap- Spring is here, and with the bright days For 23 years, CBC has been representing, not just a Chinese-American organization, and warmer evenings, Citizens for Better bringing awareness to, and building commu- but a unique and essential part of the com- continued on page 18 ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY JULIE GRABOWSKI Once considered to be an expensive, lux- SUBMITTED BY ABHINAYA DANCE COMPANY ury good in close company with gold and PHOTOS BY BIPIN THAKKAR precious stones, spices nowadays are readily available to anyone. They may have shifted Abhinaya Indian Dance Company announces their upcoming performance of from ancient uses in the crowning of emper- “Courage” featuring Abhinaya’s Associate Artistic Director and Principal Dancer ors, creation of medicines and perfumes, reli- Rasika Kumar. This 90-minute solo Bharatanatyam Indian classical dance with five gious ceremonies and embalming the dead, vignettes depicts the resilience of the human spirit. “Courage” takes place Sunday, but spices still play a huge role in the modern March 30 at the Indian Community Center in Milpitas. world, certainly for those looking for an out- Mythili Kumar founded the Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose in 1980 to present innovative and professional-quality performances of standing meal. continued on page 6 continued on page 19 INDEX Classified. 28 Kid Scoop . 37 Sports . 30 Subscribe . 18 Arts & Entertainment . 21 Community Bulletin Board . 29 Mind Twisters . 26 Contact Us . 27 Obituary . 25 Bookmobile Schedule . 23 Editorial/Opinion . 27 Protective Services . 8 Business . 12 It’s a date . 21 Public Notices. 36 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 18, 2014 ince she was a child, Fremont native “I’ve received immense benefits from the Mona Heir has been fascinated with practice of yoga, and I want to share these Sthe movement of the human body. powerful gifts with others,” Heir said. She was inspired by activities like creative Mind and body practice movement and ballet. But, it was not until Most of us associate yoga with a set of she went off to college that she found her physical poses that have unusual names, true love—yoga, which she has practiced like “downward-facing dog” or “warrior for more than 12 years. When Mona was pose.” The National Institutes of Health pregnant with her 3-year-old daughter (NIH) describes it as a mind and body Elika, she found practicing yoga to be practice with historical origins in ancient more important than ever. Indian philosophy. “During my pregnancy, I had very little “Like other meditative movement prac- energy and began feeling excruciating pain in tices used for health purposes, various styles of my back, to the point that I couldn’t walk for yoga typically combine physical postures, several weeks,” related Heir. “I tried pain breathing techniques and meditation or relax- medication but wanted a solution without ation,” states the NIH on its Web site. Mona Heir (above) teaches yoga classes designed especially for new mothers and mothers-to-be through medicine. So, I arranged for a yoga instructor While she was pregnant and after the Washington Hospital’s Maternal Child Health program. Classes are held at the Hospital’s Maternal Child Ed- to come to my house. After just a few ses- birth of her baby, Heir built a foundation in ucation Center at 3669 Beacon Avenue in Fremont. To find the right class for you, visit us online at www.whhs.com/childbirth-classes or call (510) 818-5040 for class descriptions, dates and fees. sions, I could feel the difference.” Kundalini yoga. This is said to be one of the Today, Heir teaches yoga classes de- more spiritual types of yoga, going beyond A positive experience Benefits for moms signed especially for new mothers and the physical performance of poses with an “I have witnessed a lot of healing and According to Heir, yoga has benefits mothers-to-be through Washington Hospi- emphasis on breathing, meditation and ges- positive change in people’s stress levels that address many of the problems women tal’s Maternal Child Health program. tures. Heir is a certified Kundalini yoga in- both as a student and a teacher of yoga,” experience during pregnancy. This includes Classes are held at the Hospital’s Maternal structor and teaches it to her classes. observed Heir. “Most people have such a muscle fatigue, swelling around the joints, Child Education Center at 3639 Beacon “The postures of Kundalini yoga en- wonderful feeling of well-being after prac- low back pain and sciatica, indigestion and Ave. in Fremont. abled me get through the discomfort and ticing. It is a very positive experience.” difficulty sleeping. The practice enables Prenatal classes promote flexibility, anxiety I felt during pregnancy. It also That’s why she was so excited when women to strengthen their pelvic floor in strength, improved posture and balance. helped me heal my back,” she recalls. “I Washington Hospital asked her to teach preparation for giving birth. Heir also be- The Postpartum Yoga classes help new am very passionate about sharing it with prenatal and postpartum classes through lieves it helps women prepare in ways that moms return to fitness and relieve stress. other women, and I’ve had great feedback their Maternal Child Health program. are beyond the physical. Prenatal Yoga classes are held on Tuesdays in my classes.” “With my first-hand experience, both “Yoga prepares you mentally and emo- from 11 a.m. to 12 noon and on Saturdays This style of yoga isn’t just for women as an expectant mom and a teacher, I felt tionally to give birth by helping you build from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Postpartum before and after birth, Heir pointed out. It strongly that I could adapt my program to your spirit and endurance,” she explained. Yoga classes are on Saturdays from 12 noon to is powerful for both men and women, ad- fit the needs of pregnant women,” she “I’ve seen women tap into a positive atti- 1 p.m. For fees and more information, visit dressing a variety of issues related to health added. “Practicing yoga during pregnancy tude that says, ‘I can do it.’” www.whhs.com/childbirth-classes or call and fitness, such as strengthening and is one of the greatest gifts a woman can (510) 818-5040. stress reduction. give herself.” continued on page 7 InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY 03/18/14 03/19/14 03/20/14 03/21/14 03/22/14 03/23/14 03/24/14 12:00 PM 12:00 AM Living Well with Movement Disorders, Strengthen Your Back! Deep Venous Hip Pain in the Young and Minimally Invasive Hip Diabetes: Overcoming Parkinson's Disease, Learn to Improve Your 12:30 PM Thrombosis Middle-Aged Adult Replacement Challenges Tremors and Epilepsy Back Fitness 12:30 AM Raising Awareness About Stroke 1:00 PM Minimally Invasive 1:00 AM Treatment for Common Women's Health Gynecologic Conditions Washington Women's Women's Health Minimally Invasive Center: Cancer Genetic Voices InHealth: Healthy Conference: Age Surgery for Lower Back Conference: Can 1:30 PM Pregnancy Lifestyle Reduce the Risk Women's Health Counseling Appropriate Screenings Disorders 1:30 AM Conference: Aging of Cancer? Gracefully Your Concerns InHealth: 2:00 PM Senior Scam Prevention 2:00 AM Strengthen Your Back! Living Well with Diabetes: Learn to Improve Your 2:30 PM Washington Township Overcoming Challenges Washington Township 2:30 AM Back Fitness Health Care District Health Care District Don't Let Back Pain Board Meeting Board Meeting Sideline You Washington Township February 12th, 2014 February 12th, 2014 Sidelined by Back Pain? Health Care 3:00 PM Get Back in the Game District Board Meeting 3:00 AM March 12th, 2014 Minimally Invasive 3:30 PM Surgery for Lower Back 3:30 AM Disorders Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Disease