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Yesterday, my good friend brought a bag of clothes she had weeded from her closet. She offered them to me, and I looked through them, appreciating her generosity. In the evening class, I offered those items to others in attendance and now every item has found a new home.

In yoga, we refer to the concept of detaching and giving things away as vairagya. I learned about it when I stayed at the Kripalu Ashram in the 90’s. It has helped me let go, give, and grow faithful that there is a right place for every thing, and there will always be more.

How easily do you detach? Can you let go of the sense of possessing items as well as the items themselves? Ki to Happiness loves and detaches. 

After the morning classes, our team assembled to take some pictures to promote the upcoming Jubilee. I had organized the settings, selected potential clothing, and asanas. I asked a few folks to photograph us and three spontaneously arrived at the appointed time.

Controlled chaos ensued with dozens of postures, multiple outfits photographed in front of different backdrops. Of the hundreds of pictures taken, I’m sure a few will suffice for our purposes. Lots of smiles and laughter, camaraderie and community feeling abound.

Can you combine organization with spontaneity? Which are you more comfortable with? Ki to Happiness plans, prepares, and detaches from the outcome.

Today’s full moon energy is enhanced by the transit of Mars into the sign of Leo. The warrior Mars wants to shine like the sun today. This creative burst of energy is best channeled consciously.

in our culture, creativity is most often appreciated when it is commercialized. Free from those constraints, we may enjoy creating for our own pleasure without concern of monetizing a product. Cooking, decorating, painting, writing, dancing, singing, sculpting, designing, or playing musical instruments will help to ensure that this energy has the best outlet.

What would you like to create? What kind of rough draft or approximation are you willing to play with today? Ki to Happiness plays with creativity in safety.

Today’s full moon brings us feedback of all we’ve grown this summer. We planted energetic seeds of intentions which now bare fruit for our reflection and revision. Creative expression of these lessons may help them manifest further delight in future growing seasons.

In our garden, it has been essential to protect the tender plants from wind gusts, and predators. This applies to the garden of the heart as well, and the need to guard it from untoward energies. Our harvest of robust health, miraculous healing, supreme happiness and perfect peace we creatively offer the world.

What are you harvesting? How can you creatively use it to benefit yourself and others? Ki to Happiness offers what has grown.

Somehow beginning to plan for next year‘s Jubilee has opened the portal. A couple more students from long ago have appeared out of the blue. One we haven’t seen for about eight years and the other for whom it’s been closer to 15 or 20.

Each one states their intention to return to us in practice and join us for next year’s celebration. Together with our new students and regular attendees, I’m sure it will be a fabulous event. We are doing a photo shoot this weekend for promotional purposes.

 What portal would you like to open? What activities might you do to attract that vibration? Ki to Happiness actively cultivates love, harmony and beauty daily with Hatha Yoga Center.

When beginners join the Hatha Yoga Center, we encourage them to attend classes designed for them on Wednesdays at 7 and Saturdays at 10:30. Once the basics are covered, and safety is insured, all classes are available to them with an awareness of neutral spine and full breathing. Witnessing their progress brings joy to this teacher as well as the other students.

One beginner attended her fourth class last night and demonstrated vast improvements. Free from pain, increased breath and postural awareness, and better balance are hers. The rewards for patient persistence in practice are available for all.

What would you like to improve? Are you willing to put in the effort, with patience and persistence? Ki to Happiness celebrates each victorious step on the path.

This year I’ve taken some self care time as Fall arrives. Extra rest and lots of turmeric ginger tea have companioned me. I’ve still met all my responsibilities with classes and clients, as I’ve heeded the nudge to turn inward a bit.

Walking in the late afternoon sun, I reflected on all the growth and healing of the summer. My Mom’s recover from cancer surgery is at the top of my gratitude list. The joy of that reflection inspired me to book my ticket for my fall visit with her.

When nudged, do you take extra time for self care? Does Fall encourage you to turn inward? Ki to Happiness welcomes the nudges in all seasons.

At 5:05 PM Pacific time we will enter Autumn. A moment’s balance between light and dark heralds the change in season. To make good use of it, we will practice balancing postures and balanced breathing.

Personally, I work with balancing my own nerdy daily. When I balanced, I’m more grounded. Grounded efforts are more effective.

How balanced do you feel? What might help you? Ki to Happiness balances her inhale duration with her exhale duration and stands on one leg, sometimes on her hands.

On this last day of summer, I look forward to one more sunny walk in the afternoon. It’s been a beautiful and long season of growth in our garden. After deadheading and composting, I intend to offer some plants to other gardeners for overwintering and rehousing.

I’ve also gathered some inspiration for our upcoming photo shoot. Soon we’ll take pictures for promotion of our Jubilee. Autumn’s arrival encourages creativity and generosity to warm our hearts through the upcoming seasons until Spring returns.

How does your summer end? What does autumn‘s arrival bring out in you? Ki to Happiness cycles with the seasons.

Bob’s sister came to town with her manfriend. They went golfing together to the course where they grew up. Afterward, I joined them as well as their cousin for a special meal together.

Teaching in the morning, my energy and focus stayed right here. I took a little rest to refresh so that I could feel energetic enough to engage in the family outing. Good food, nice visit, and an easy bike ride brought us home to a quiet night reflecting on family matters.

 How well do you get along with your in-laws? Must you participate in every aspect of each event, or are you allowed to take care of yourself and rest when you need to? Ki to Happiness reflects on functional family dynamics, with family of origin, family of creation and family of Spirit.