Mae reflects on how early childhood shaped her relationship to trust, and how love can’t truly land unless it first feels safe. Drawing from attachment theory, somatic healing, and her own kizuki moments, she explores why our nervous systems might block the very thing we long for—the longing to be held.

Mae Yoshikawa

Mae Yoshikawa is the creator of the Kizuki Journaling MAE Y method™, a powerful tool for self-awareness and transformation. A pioneer in wellness and personal development, Mae was the first Japanese woman authorized by the founding school of Ashtanga Yoga in India in 2006. Her work bridges Eastern and Western traditions, shaped by profound life experiences—including the loss of her mother, the sudden passing of her husband, and her ongoing journey as a mother to two sons. Mae’s upcoming books share her path of healing and becoming, and her online community, MAE Y, continues to support a growing circle of those on their path of inner growth. She has served as a global ambassador for adidas since 2015.

Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com

Personal Website: https://maey.live/

Instagram: ⁠@maeyoshikawa

Mae reflects on a single therapy session that gave her something she didn’t even know she needed: a button. A symbol of support in times of need. A lifeline. Drawing from a grief-soaked chapter of her life, she explores how even one conversation can anchor us—and how we all need someone to be there before the fall.

Mae Yoshikawa

Mae Yoshikawa is the creator of the Kizuki Journaling MAE Y method™, a powerful tool for self-awareness and transformation. A pioneer in wellness and personal development, Mae was the first Japanese woman authorized by the founding school of Ashtanga Yoga in India in 2006. Her work bridges Eastern and Western traditions, shaped by profound life experiences—including the loss of her mother, the sudden passing of her husband, and her ongoing journey as a mother to two sons. Mae’s upcoming books share her path of healing and becoming, and her online community, MAE Y, continues to support a growing circle of those on their path of inner growth. She has served as a global ambassador for adidas since 2015.

Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com

Personal Website: https://maey.live/

Instagram: ⁠@maeyoshikawa

Mae shares a surprisingly powerful insight into digestion, nervous system states, and why she stopped doing business meals and serving during family dinners. A subtle but transformative reminder that true nourishment begins with presence.

Mae Yoshikawa

Mae Yoshikawa is the creator of the Kizuki Journaling MAE Y method™, a powerful tool for self-awareness and transformation. A pioneer in wellness and personal development, Mae was the first Japanese woman authorized by the founding school of Ashtanga Yoga in India in 2006. Her work bridges Eastern and Western traditions, shaped by profound life experiences—including the loss of her mother, the sudden passing of her husband, and her ongoing journey as a mother to two sons. Mae’s upcoming books share her path of healing and becoming, and her online community, MAE Y, continues to support a growing circle of those on their path of inner growth. She has served as a global ambassador for adidas since 2015.

Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com

Personal Website: https://maey.live/

Instagram: ⁠@maeyoshikawa