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In this hot weather, our posture of the year, Crow, is less desirable than usual. Arm balances heat the body and mostly students want to cool down in these temperatures. I proposed Crow Beak breathing as an alternative in last night’s class.

The students appreciated the practice, learning how to breathe through their mouth with their tongue exposed to the air. Some students avoided crow posture while others combined it with the breathing technique. Hatha Yoga always has variations for everyone and all circumstances.

Can you vary your practices as necessary? Which tools may serve you today? Ki to Happiness keeps practicing with variations thru all circumstances.

Today I celebrate my mother‘s birthday. She got her card and her gift already. We will talk later after our brief morning text.

Last year we took a special trip to St. Louis together on her day. I couldn’t get away this year to be with her right now, but I will be there soon. We are blessed to have healed our relationship so long ago that many have benefited and will continue to as we recover, uncover and discover our unconditional love for each other and life, itself.

How to you honor your mother? What needs to be healed for you to allow unconditional love to flow between you? Ki to Happiness shares the blessing of her mother’s life and love.

Bob and I took our bikes up to our near park for a little sun and shade as we viewed Mount Rainier. As we got settled, I heard from my brother that he was ready for our FaceTime chat with mom for her birthday. They had just returned from lunch and a movie,

Today, her birthday gift and card should arrive on time for her special day tomorrow. She and I will share our private FaceTime call then. I’m glad we all had a chance to be together if at a distance in celebration of my mother‘s long and healthy life.

Are you enjoying the simple pleasures of summer? Can you share some of that with those who are far away? Ki to Happiness shares our blessings with those near and far.

Our cats are letting us know that they are doing really well by getting on our laps again. Slow and steady healing has brought them back from their issues. The reward is worth the effort, the time, and the expense.

They are almost 7 years old now. We are forever blessed to have had them with us all this time. They are true community members and are cherished by many of our students.

Do you care for animals? What have you learned from them? Ki to Happiness learned to get up on Divine Kitty’s lap and purr.

Awaiting the arrival of an old friend of ours, I transplanted some Archangel Michael. Now we have its protective foliage on both ends of our entry ramp. It’s hardy and will spread its benevolence all along our sidewalk.

Our friend brought his 60 pound rescue puppy with him. Our cats stayed safely inside as we sat outside on our deck. Archangel Michael seemed to take the transplant well enough to get right on the job so our visit ended well without incident.

What kind of protection do you need? How easily can you move it to where it will be most effective? Ki to Happiness transplants protection as directed by Higher Guidance.

As the intensity of the Full Moon subsides, all becomes clearer. As it was building, I had one issue I needed help with. I asked for Higher Guidance and was given a strong message.

I acted on the message without delay. That freed my energy to move on, out of problems and into solutions. This morning, the reward of peaceful progress reinforces my asking, receiving, and acting on that guidance.

Do you ask for the help you need? When you receive it how quickly can you act on it? Ki to Happiness asks, receives, and acts without hesitation.

Today’s full moon reflects to us how well we have stayed on our intention from two weeks ago on the moon was new. Seeing our progress deepens our commitments to stay in right relationship with this very natural cycle. Seeing areas where we continue to need further progress gives us valuable feedback for the path ahead.

This coincides with Uranus moving into Gemini. Tolerance regarding any erratic electric issues that may be influencing our ability to communicate will assist us in making good use of the feedback. It always helps to not take astronomical challenges personally as we make the most of the valuable opportunity they provide.

How much progress have you made in the last month? What continues to need further progress? Ki to Happiness stays in synch with natural cycles.

I sent Bob a text message yesterday. I’ve long ago given up on waiting for his response. After returning home and interacting with him, I checked my phone and saw that he did respond!

They say old dogs don’t learn new tricks. It’s not true. Bob is full of them lately: he set up his new wireless earbuds, worked on his E bike brakes, and sent me his first emojis as response to my text.

What tricks have you been learning lately? How can you overcome ageist/sexist/racist programming? Ki to Happiness releases false programming and embraces freedom, truth and responsibility.

I sent pictures of my cats’ improvements off to their vet yesterday. Today I’ll have pictures taken of my successfully restored smile. Both give me reason to celebrate.

I thought about clearing my schedule later in the day so that I could. As I imagined my best celebration, I decided to keep my schedule just as it is. Living the life I have chosen is the best celebration of all.

What is required for your best celebration? Can you take time to acknowledge your progress and accomplishments? Ki to Happiness celebrates with yoga practice, teaching, and serving my clients.

The Eternal Song is a documentary about indigenous peoples. Over the Earth through all times people have sung vibrations of love and healing. Despite the many efforts to silence their songs, prayers, language, and cultures, their songs continue.

Many of their songs relate to the place of their origins where they knew the plant medicines and how to be one with the natural flow. When displaced, the songs remind them of their intimacy with place, and help to heal them from multigenerational trauma. As I travel less than my nomadic years of international yoga teaching, I’m developing intimacy with this place, celebrating the subtle seasonal changes and learning birdsongs to add to my repertoire.

What are the songs of your ancestors? How intimate are you with your place on the Earth?Ki to Happiness sings grandma’s Irish songs and deepens her intimacy with this place.