Mae reflects on what "Thank You for Being" truly means. Through a period of deep grief, she discovers that our worth isn’t tied to doing—it’s inherent. A schoolgirl’s laughter outside her window reminds her that simply existing is enough.

Mae Yoshikawa

Mae is an author, yoga & meditation practitioner, teacher, and mother. In 2006, Mae became the first Japanese woman to be authorized by the founding school of Ashtanga Yoga in India. In 2016, Mae was awarded the “Yoga People’s Award” for her remarkable social impact in the wellness field. She is known as the face of adidas yoga as well as being the founder of ⁠MAE Y⁠, a premier online community service. Her upcoming book, Kizuki: Realizations Beyond Time and Death encapsulates h ...