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The asteroid and comet Chiron represents the wounded healer. It has just entered the sign of Aries, which governs masculine energy, including assertion, and aggression. This indicates an uprising of healing potential, especially from those who have been wounded and healed themselves enough to offer assistance to others.

Some sensitive individuals feel this change personally. The energy can be used to prioritize lifestyle changes and habits that will heal any remaining wounds to better serve others. Those of us in helping professions may feel this transit uplifting and emboldening our efforts.

What wounds have you healed from? What skills have you learned in the process that may serve other others? Ki to Happiness has healed from the wounds on all levels enough to assist others privately and in yoga classes.

One of our upstairs neighbors is moving out today. She gifted us a tree from her deck as it is unlikely to travel well to her next location in Arizona. It is ready to be planted, and I have no place suitable, so I reached out to one of our community members who is an avid gardener.

Giving the tree to her, she may give it to another member of her gardening club. This tree has already given joy to our neighbor, to me, and to our community member. In practicing tree posture, it gave the students greater balance and focus.

What gifts have you received from trees? How can you honor their generous benevolence? Ki to Happiness talks to the trees, hugs them and practices tree postures.

As these last days of summer dawn later and later, first light is just now happening. All my practices in the darkest hours lead me to gratitude for another day of life, service, and evolution. Gorgeous weather will draw me out for a walk, thankful that I have a flexible schedule with which to align with the forces of nature.

Colors start to appear now, as the night recedes. Pink bougainvillea on our deck contrast with the deep green ferns as the red maple tree begins to share its true colors, leaf by leaf. Morning practice allows me to witness this slow, quiet spectacle and join with it.

What do you do first thing? Can you allow yourself a moment of gratitude for simply being awake and alive? Ki to Happiness gives each morning to the One in nature, the One in light, the One in All. 

One minute after our email campaign was sent out I heard back from a graduate of our training program. He committed to attending with his partner, another of our graduates. They put it on their calendar.

As students entered for my 10 AM class, one offered to share some of her memorabilia from her long history with HYC. Later, others checked in with their issues. Overall, progress is happening toward the event even as all regular classes and clients continue to be served.

Can you send me your email address so you can stay in touch that way? Will you spread the word for us to include others? Ki to Happiness is looks forward to HYC ‘s 50 th anniversary Jubilee 5/30/27 following Bob’s regular Sunday morning classes.



A student from long ago returned to us yesterday. We would not have recognized her if not for her voice. She welcomed Bob’s familiar instruction as I stayed on my mat in my practice.

In the 24 years since interacting with her, many things have changed. On personal, political and planetary levels of awareness priorities and allegiances may have shifted or even reversed. Hatha Yoga remains steadfast and consistent, holding a mirror for us to see our body mind spirit evermore clearly.

 What do you see when you look in your mirror?  Are you getting the reflection of your body mind and spirit or just your face? Ki to Happiness sees the inner light shining more brightly from every angle with each practice.

With assistance yesterday, I was able to schedule our next email campaign. Hatha Yoga Center wants to spread the word and save the date for next years jubilee. May 30, 2027 we’d love to celebrate 50 years of serving the community.

It will also be my 30 year anniversary of meeting Bob and our 25 year wedding anniversary. if you have an interest in receiving an email, please make sure we have your address. And if you have other addresses on other members, we’d love to invite them, too.

How would you like to celebrate your participation with HYC? Do you have any memorabilia you would like to contribute for our organization in advance? Ki to Happiness cherishes every memory and community member as we look forward to 5/30/26.

In the night when I awaken with concerns, I have learned to simply pray. There are always Helpers available when we humble ourselves enough to recognize we need them. The more we turn to prayer, the more we turn into prayer.

In the day, it’s easier to forget to pray. We take action, we try, we struggle, we fret, we analyze, we criticize. And yet, if we start our day with prayers of gratitude for those Helpers, we deepen our connection and confidence in that which is always available.

Do you allow yourself to recognize when you need help? Are you willing to ask for it? Ki to Happiness asks and receives, seeks and finds Help always available.

On 9/11/01, we got a call from a student, alerting us to turn on the TV. She knew it was not our habit to have it on during our morning yoga practice. We saw the 2nd tower fall into itself, and knew the world would never be the same.

The many changes that have come from that devastation have deepened my commitment to yoga. All practices that support peace within can contribute to peace in the world. Today’s classes will further the effort toward peaceful resolution of differences and tolerance of diversity.

What has changed for you in the 25 years since 9/11? What commitment has deepened in response to those changes? Ki to Happiness remembers and commits daily to fostering peace inside and out.

Today’s new moon in Virgo gives us a chance to reset our habits. Having reflected on them, today is a great day to let go of any that you have decided you are done with. I find it’s helpful to thank them for all they have done for us.

In their place, we choose healthier habits. There may be a need for subtle shifts at home, which is where most of our habits take place. Healthy habits at home make for happy humans.

What habit are you ready to release? What is a better habit to cultivate in its place? Ki to Happiness resets habits for health at home to share with our Hatha Yoga Center classes and clients.

My heart goes out to Kauai as the Island awakens to widespread damage from the recent hurricane. Without power or water, they will make do until there is relief. When I was there 34 years ago during hurricane Iniki, that took two months for power restoration and two weeks for water.

Since this was not a direct hit, perhaps they will recover sooner. I’m so grateful for my years there, all my experiences sailing, dancing and my first yoga studio. I send my love and support to those who will be rebuilding their lives again.

What kind of storms have you weathered? How much does it make you appreciate mild weather? Ki to Happiness will enjoy today’s perfect end of summer mildness in the comfort of intact structures in honor of those who’ve suffered the ravages of Hurricane Lowell.