Health and fitness

May

Yoga Workshop: 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 24, Himalayan Yoga Meditation Center, 109 W. Slade St., Palatine. Instructor Anil Saigal holds Sanskrit Pronunciation of the Asanas. $25. (847) 229-0776 or nancyc@yahoo.com.

Men's 25+ Open Gym: 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday year round at the Lindenhurst Park District gym, 2200 East Grass Lake Road. Men's 25 and Over Open Gym. Fee is paid at the door. Bring proper ID to confirm residency and age. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Massage Techniques class: 7-8 p.m. May 29, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Adults learn the benefits and techniques of Swedish Massage Therapy. $20 each; $30 for two. Register online at www.sbpd.net. (847) 381-7515.

Relaxation -- A Way of Life: 6:30-8 p.m. May 29; The Cancer Wellness Center is at 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Workshop designed to aid participants in reducing stress related to illness or treatment. Free. RSVP to (847) 509-9595.

June

GLMV Relay For Life: 6 p.m. June 7 to 6 a.m. June 8, Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St., Mundelein. Teams are now being formed for the 2008 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills, an overnight fundraising event in which teams take turns walking around a track or path all night. To register a team or to become a Relay For Life of GLMV volunteer, contact Nicole Furrow at the American Cancer Society, at (847) 317-0025 or visit www.relayforlifeglmv.com.

Family race and fun run for kids: 8:30 a.m. race, 9:30 a.m. fun run June 8, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. $20 for adults; $10 children 14 and under. Race day, $25 adults, $110 children. Benefits the Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, Glenview. 3.1 mile course certified by USATF. (847) 556-1575 or ahanrahan@carecenter.org.