We are still cleaning up after the fine festivities of yesterday. I opened the windows wide to let out the lingering smells of so many offerings. Putting away the last of the service items, new joyous memories of our time with family, friends, and our beloved HYC community shift into long term storage.

Yoga classes, feasting, and visiting outside made all three aspects of the Summer solstice, international yoga day and Father’s Day come alive for us. We send that energy onward for a great season. This week begins with high hopes for all.

How were your festivities this weekend? Could you use some of our joy? Ki to Happiness glows in remembrance of all that has occurred.

On this summer solstice, we celebrate Father’s Day and international yoga day at HYC. Every day is yoga day here. Today we connect with all others who are practicing yoga around the world.

Bob is the father of a fine young man, and also the father and founder of HYC. In honor of him, I’ve whomped up a feast to offer to our community. Later, father and son will enjoy together time in any way they like.

What will you do with all this light today? How you celebrate the father principal of all? Ki to Happiness wishes you all a day filled with light.

I’ve been preparing for our Father’s Day community gathering. Following tomorrow mornings’ classes, we will offer healthy food and treats for all the good dads. Later, we will share some private family time with Jai.

Tomorrow is also summer solstice. As we experience the greatest amount of sunlight, Hatha Yoga Center will Salute the Sun. Its warmth and radiance has given life to our hearts’ dreams of experiencing this sensory realm.

 How will you celebrate Father’s Day? Any observations for solstice? Ki to Happiness Salutes the Sun and its life giving radiance as the father of us All.

This National holiday arrives as we continue to offer classes. We observe the historic day and respect its meaning as we persevere toward peace. When enough of us practice conscious embodiment, we can all unite in our common humanity.

Each of us can dig at the root of the illusion of separation within ourselves. In doing so we align with our higher consciousness, which has no distinction of color, creed, or credo. As we uplevel our identity toward the One in All, we become kind, tolerant and respectful of individual differences.

How will you observe Juneteenth this year? What practices help you align with the One in All? Ki to Happiness practices mixed healing arts on the yogic path, today and every day.

Bob returned from golfing and shared his progress. He had his best round since resuming his play. I celebrate that triumph and give credit to his stalwart yoga practice.

Bob had a strong physical baseline of strength, flexibility, and agility when he had his stroke 4 1/2 years ago. His modified asana practice, daily walking, and playing golf have led to this personal best. He is an inspiration to us all as he approaches his 78th birthday.

How do you measure your progress? What daily habits contribute to your health’s baseline? Ki to Happiness applauds other’s victories and commits to those valuable activities that lead to personal bests.

My day begins with the news of Robert Thurman‘s having passed away. His Buddhist offerings have inspired generations towards mindfulness practice. May he rest in the peaceful silence and stillness of the Unnameable.

Once, I witnessed him portraying the One in All. He sat, gazing and breathing, accepting what he witnessed. That was all and that was enough.

 How closely do you identify with your witness state of consciousness? Can you sit still and accept what you observe for a moments mindfulness practice? Ki to Happiness thanks Robert Thurman for his service to humanity as his consciousness transitions to another plane of service.

My strategy for dealing with the recent heat wave included going outdoors early. Taking a little morning sunshine, grounding, and watering the garden before welcoming students served us all well. With four fans in each of our studio corners, the air circulation kept us all comfortable.

The heat did not rise as much as predicted. That gave me a chance to go outside again and “cut the grass”. Our birdfeeders drop seeds under our maple tree and some took root. I used a pair of scissors like our man in Bali taught me.

How easily can you adapt to present circumstances? What gifts do you find when you do? Ki to Happiness adapts and is gifted with beauty, health, comfort and memories.

After morning yoga classes, we had our smoothies in the sunshine on our deck, surrounded by the flowers in our garden. We rested in the shade inside until taking a bike ride down to Lake Washington. The sound of the lake lapping at the shore cooled us down.

Retuning, we tended to our animals before settling in for new moon quietude. Counting our blessings of the Spring, we look ahead to a bountiful Summer. Solstice is near, with abundant sunlight and heartfelt warmth to share with all our relations.

What cools and refreshes you in the heat? Can you include that in your new moon intentions for the Summer ahead? Ki to Happiness refreshes yoga practice with cooling breaths in the airy HYC studio and looks forward to a summer of more bike rides to the lake.

On this new moon, I celebrate my 43rd anniversary as a psychotherapist. The old role is renewed in light of all it has served. I pray it continues to serve for another 43 years.

Practicing yoga gives us a space in which to integrate the blessings of therapeutic endeavors. Releasing physical traumas and stresses, our body becomes a safe place from which to witness our reactions to circumstances. With greater access to our witness state of consciousness, we become empowered to take responsibility.

What intention would you like to set on this new moon? Would it help to practice yoga? Ki to Happiness finds the new inside the old through yoga practice.

One of our beloved students has been in the hospital this last week. Our community has rallied behind her with support. I’ve been in touch with her just about daily.

Last evening, we got the text that she is coming home! Happy to share in her joy of being discharged. Looking forward to her resuming her practice with us as she’s ready.

Which communities do you belong to? Are they supportive in good times and bad? Ki to Happiness invites you all to participate in our loving supportive community.