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 passin ...