As Mae prepares for her TEDx debut, she confronts the fear of public speaking—and the deeper fear of being judged. Through practice, community, and a powerful kizuki, she discovers that readiness isn’t about perfection. It’s about dissolving the illusion of separation—and realizing we were never alone to begin with.

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  ...