After our beautiful sunshiny day yesterday, the rain returned in the night. The cats alerted me to that fact as they were concerned. Water intruded through a leak in our ceiling again, dripping on the floor, causing a puddle.

No doubt when the roofers fixed the problem above us, this fresh rain exposes that we are downstream. It triggered my PTSD from repeated water intrusion issues here. I wrestled my nervous system back into peaceful regulation with my yoga practice and look forward to a prompt response from property management as we seize the opportunity to report to a few other issues that we’ve been putting off.

How do you regulate your nervous system? Can you see challenges as opportunities to make improvements? Ki to Happiness welcomes the rain and all it brings.

I’ve been adding a couple of little 10 minute practices to my day. The beauty of Spring brings me outdoors to take in natural light for 10 minutes as soon as day breaks. In the afternoon, I’ve been adding a 10 minute grounding ritual with my bare feet on the good mother Earth.

These healthy practices I suggest to my students and clients. I notice how hard it is to make these small changes yet am rewarded by doing so. Consistency is more important than perfection when choosing new habits.

What small changes would you like to make in your habits? Can you simply try the changes for 10 minutes? Ki to Happiness builds character with consistent, conscious disciplined ever expanding habits.

Lots of students stayed after classes yesterday to celebrate Mother’s Day. Everybody enjoyed the vegan Reuben mini sandwiches and the vegan carrot cake. Some who couldn’t stay, took their treats with them to go.

As our celebration concluded, I saw that I neglected to serve to the special bottles of nectar. The teas I offered sufficed the desire for beverage well enough so I offered them to the departing moms.  One took the peach and the other took the pear, sharing nicely like they taught their kids.

How was your Mother’s Day? Did you spend time with the good mother Earth? Ki to Happiness shares like mom taught me.

To all who mother, happy Mother’s Day. Hatha Yoga Center welcomes moms of all kinds as we celebrate those who nurture, nourish and care for us. We will hold classes as usual, with treats following for all who choose to participate.

My mother and I had a festive chat yesterday. I’ve reached out to several of her caregivers to thank them for mothering her during her time of great need. Fortunately, she had her first night home alone since her medical needs presented themselves.

Do you mother? Who mothers you? Ki to Happiness wishes you all the tender mothering you need so you can share it with others in your care.

Six weeks postpartum, and our studio cleaner has returned to us. Ana and our substitute cleaner worked it out well together for seamless coverage and plan to continue when necessary. Bob and I appreciate the help, as it allows us to have our burrito date.

I synchronized my crystal cleaning with the transition. Salt water soak released the energies since last clearing, then I reprogrammed them to do their best at what they do. All are in place, holding the frequency of healing, clarity, balance and grounding to benefit all who cross our threshold.

How do you clear energy? What frequency do you replace it with? Ki to Happiness releases all fear, and replaces it with loving safety in every way possible.

The tiny outer “planet”of Pluto has shifted in Aquarius to appear retrograde. It affects each of us differently, as its transformative energy stirs all things. It’s been thought of as the Roto-Rooter, removing blockages, often in the unconscious.

I felt it specifically hit me in my gut, clearing out any plaque, residue or unprocessed material physically. Energetically, I feel the upliftment revealing my internal state of joy and peace. After the challenging transition, I’m aligned with this depth.

Can you feel the energetic shift? What would you like to transform? Ki to Happiness transforms fear into love.

I successfully attended to a couple of tech problems. That progress propelled me on toward organizing my physical files and folders. I noticed I have a positive reaction to looking at my computer for the first time

In sharing my minor success with my students, they all moaned in validation of their understanding. In this big tech city, most of our students are involved with either IT or AI. One of them stated that he attends yoga to get away from technology now that “AI hallucinations are in charge”.

How tech savvy are you?  Do you use tech or does tech use you? Ki to Happiness appreciates tools when they work.

As Bob’s morning class assembled, I saw a familiar face returning to us from California. His student from 35 years ago came again as part of her visit to her this previous home town. She practiced right beside me like she used to when she still lived here.

After class, she expressed her gratitude through tear filled eyes. She felt welcomed by the community and the practice, saying there’s no place like Hatha Yoga Center, even though she’s tried lots of studios. Especially as a live streaming student, she appreciated the specific corrections offered and the responsiveness of those gathered in person.

What what fills your eyes with tears of gratitude? What’s your favorite part of yoga practice? Ki to Happiness is full of gratitude for yoga practice, and its practitioners near and far.

We will observe this Cinco de Mayo with chilli beans and corn porridge. A taste of Mexico reminds us of our first kiss at Maya Tulum. No need for margaritas, beer or chips and salsa.

Personally, it’s my good friend and mentors birthday. Sunday Murch is the person who got me to commit to teaching yoga regularly on Kauai in the 90’s. She’s continuing to inspire me as she’s recently self published her second book, Random Thoughts of an Aging Hippie.

Is this a day of public celebration for you? Or is it more personal? Ki to Happiness wishes you all a happy Cinco de Mayo.

With these unseasonably warm temperatures upon us, we took an extra bike ride in the afternoon for the first time this Spring. Mount Rainier was visible from Mapleleaf park as we layed back in the grass. Returning home, we stopped  at the hardware store and got a new analog clock for the studio.

Bob installed the batteries and hung it up as I watered the thirsty plants on our deck. The predicted heat wave got me swapping out winter for summer gear. All fans are in place just in case we need them today for record breaking temperatures.

Are you ready for today’s heatwave? What changes do you make for your yoga practice throughout the seasons? Ki to Happiness is ready by changing what she can.