KIZUKI the Podcast is a collection of inspiring stories that center around the Japanese concept of kizuki. The host, author and awarded yoga teacher Mae Yoshikawa defines kizuki as a moment of epiphany, an ‘aha’ of realization or insight which opens the knower to a new dimension of truth.
Diving into an up close and personal telling of the kizukis that have starkly shifted Mae’s perspective a ...
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Have you ever witnessed a moment of silence so brimming with meaning that it stayed with you, even without words? Such was Mae’s experience when she watched a young man hold his own next to another who was puffing himself up—at his expense. True confidence isn’t about proving or reacting but about staying deeply centered. In this episode, Mae explores how we cultivate that quiet, unshaken presence—so that when the world challenges us, we’re prepared. 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 her life-changing journey of a metamorphosis of identity after the sudden loss of her husband in 2018. Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com Personal Website: https://maey.live/ Instagram: @maeyoshikawa
Mae explores the tricky nature of fear—how it subtly creeps in as she moves toward big changes. She shares her personal realization (kizuki) that fear is often a habit, something her system has used to fuel hustle and survival. Now, she is choosing a different way—one that is softer, kinder, and more powerful. Instead of letting fear hold her back, Mae learns to honor its presence while continuing to move forward. 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 her life-changing journey of a metamorphosis of identity after the sudden loss of her husband in 2018. Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com Personal Website: https://maey.live/ Instagram: @maeyoshikawa
We rarely question the idea of “mine”—my body, my time, my life. But during pregnancy, Mae experienced a profound kizuki: the realization that the life inside her was not hers to own, but a gift to nurture. This led to a deeper question—was her own life ever truly hers? In this episode, she explores the illusion of ownership and what shifts when we see life as something entrusted to us rather than possessed. 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 her life-changing journey of a metamorphosis of identity after the sudden loss of her husband in 2018. Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com Personal Website: https://maey.live/ Instagram: @maeyoshikawa
This episode explores the power of quitting—how letting go can be more transformative than starting something new. Reflecting on two of the hardest things that Mae ever quit in her life—cigarettes and self-criticism—it highlights how quitting creates space for what’s next and invites listeners to consider what they might be ready to release. 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 her life-changing journey of a metamorphosis of identity after the sudden loss of her husband in 2018. Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com Personal Website: https://maey.live/ Instagram: @maeyoshikawa
In this episode, Mae unpacks the concept of empathic guilt—the tendency to feel responsible for others’ confusion—and explains how to let go of it. She discusses honoring your clarity, holding your frequency, and stepping fully into your sovereignty. 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 her life-changing journey of a metamorphosis of identity after the sudden loss of her husband in 2018. Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com Personal Website: https://maey.live/ Instagram: @maeyoshikawa