Author: Ki McGraw

I had my follow up appointment with my Endodontist. He pronounced my healing from last week’s procedure “excellent”. He said I had healed in one week what usually requires three weeks.

I shared the good news with my support team. Both near and far, we all delighted in the results. We’ll continue to hold the healing vibration until I’m completely released from care.

How excellent is your healing?  What supports you in healing? Ki to Happiness finds support for healing with yoga, chiropractic, Ayurveda, and a fine team.

On this Friday the 13th, the superstitious among us may be on alert. Those of us who recognize the power of numerology will be especially on the lookout for powerful opportunities. Most will no doubt consider it a day like any other on the calendar.

I choose to see it as my lucky day. I set my senses on signs of progress, evidence of answered prayers and sniff out light where there had been darkness. I feel lucky just knowing I have the choice to exert my free will in this way and to share it with you, dear readers.

Feeling lucky? Do you know how to make your own luck? Ki to Happiness wishes you a lucky day.

Part of my full moon celebration included carrying the new Hatha Yoga Center sign out to our corner. It got my blood pumping. I’m looking forward to meeting who ever it brings to us.

We received a delayed delivery from China for our cat’s comfort. New students and returning community members attended our classes together with the regulars. Altogether, I noticed several signs of progress, illuminated by the reflections on the full moon.

What did the full moon reflect to you? Are you seeing signs of progress? Ki to Happiness has eyes to see that all is unfolding in right timing.

Part of my full moon celebration included carrying the new Hatha Yoga Center sign out to our corner. It got my blood pumping. I’m looking forward to meeting who ever it brings to us.

We received a delayed delivery from China for our cat’s comfort. New students and returning community members attended our classes together with the regulars. Altogether, I noticed several signs of progress, illuminated by the reflections on the full moon.

What did the full moon reflect to you? Are you seeing signs of progress? Ki to Happiness has eyes to see that all is unfolding in right timing.

This full moon rises pink at sunset. It’s called a strawberry moon as the fruit ripen at this time of year. Even the dawn’s early light appeared with pink wispy clouds in the sky.

All the efforts and intentions of last month come to fruition. It gives us a chance to take a look at our progress. It also reveals what continues to need more attention.

What has ripened for you? Is there anything that could use a little bit more pinking? Ki to Happiness is in the pink of health.

This morning, I awaken into a dark world. That was my first clue that we lost power in the night- no porch light. I lit candles and used my prepared, hot water from last night to begin my yoga practices after feeding our cats. Then I reported our outage to Seattle City Lights, seeing 110 customers along with me.

In my practice, there was no power outage. Instead, I felt the Higher Power surging within me, healing me, and bringing me full confidence that all will be well. Our classes will continue safely, running on both power sources as soon as possible.

How confident are you that all will be well? What power can you always access? Ki to Happiness is confident that the Higher Power will always be accessible and all will be well.



As we experience the first heat wave this year, we are staying cool at the Hatha Yoga Center with plenty of fans. Our windows are wide open, letting in the cool morning air right now. Classes will be safe as we adapt our offerings to the present needs.

Bob and I planned on going to the park yesterday, but changed our plans to stay cool. We took a little bit of sunshine on our deck with a fan on us as we drank pineapple smoothies for lunch. The cats laid on the bare floor in front of fans and exposed their bellies, showing us a different cat pose.

How do you adapt your practices in the heat? What can you change about yourself to stay calm and cool? Ki to Happiness tries the new cat pose and practices crow beak breathing, in and out of the mouth.

We attended a musical concert last night. The Senior Showcase of the UW acapella group, Fermata, gave us pause to appreciate their sounds, progress and teamwork. The final encore highlighted the talent of one of our community members.

Fermata is a musical term meaning to pause or hold a note longer than its written duration. The group demonstrated this in sustaining sounds for the audience to feel into the emotion of each piece. “How it Feels to be Alive” brought tears to our eyes as we paused with the performers to feel all the feels.

How does it feel for you to be alive? Can you pause long enough to allow for all the feels? Ki to Happiness pauses, feels and heals.

Our new signs have arrived! They signal changes here at the Hatha Yoga Center. Overall, I’m singing one of my favorite mantras about it: “Things are getting better“.

I’ve been singing that to my cats. They seem to know what I mean. When I first started using that mantra, it brought back hope to my heart.

What brings hope back to your heart? Can you sing about it? Ki to Happiness practices yoga and sings hope alive.

My father in law was there, in Normandy, on 6/6/44 doing his part in the largest seaborne invasion in history. If he wasn’t, maybe Bob would never have been born and my life would be vastly different. I honor him today by celebrating the precious moments in my marriage.

Bob reports that his dad had severe shell shock from his time of military service. Still, he was a great dad and father in law, among his other attributes. May all efforts today build on those who’ve come before us, fighting the good fights for freedom, peace and truth.

What is your relationship to D Day? How will you honor those who’ve served for your opportunities? Ki to Happiness fights on, serving as an instrument of peace, truth and freedom.