I have my anxieties. Still, here is why I decided to give it a try.

I have been given the opportunity to perform at a major event called Yoga Festa, which will be held in September 2025.  

What's more, I will be teaching a lesson all by myself on the main stage....😇
So, to be honest,

I am incredibly nervous right now.

The reason I'm nervous...
is that

I wonder if anyone will actually come.

That is why.

It would be a lie to say I don't feel any pressure.
(Shaking, shaking. Just imagining it makes my stomach ache🥶)


In the past, I haveexperienced countless times where there was absolutely no one there...
a stage I have experienced more than enough times😅💦

Lack of ability.
And, lack of promotion.

Everything was my own fault,
and with feelings of frustration, regret, and so many other emotions welling up,
there were times I would cry backstage.
(Don't cry! Focus on the performance!!!)


Even now, those emotions from back then (trauma?),
seem to be stuck in my gut,
and every time I teach a lesson outside of the Bikin Yoga community, my stomach tightens up😂😂😂

That is why, when I receive offers like this,

“Maybe I should pass on this one”

always crosses my mind...😇
(Yes, I am a total chicken🐓)

But, the reason I decided to give it a try anyway is because,

after all,

“Perhaps this one time could be the catalyst for someone to change!!!”

that thought,

when weighed against the feeling of my stomach tightening,
is greater.

And, I myselfalso have the feeling of

“I want to change from this chicken version of myself”

and,

I am also happy to be able to
create another precious memorytogether with those who come to see me😌💓

That is the reason.

Phew...
That said, it is a fact that I am still anxious and my stomach hurts😇

But it is also a fact that I have met so many people through Bikin Yoga, and I am accumulating experiences of the joy of changing together, and hearing people say, “I'm glad I tried it!”

If you want to grow from your chicken-hearted self

"You just have to do it"

Right!!!!

I know that better than anyone!
Because that's how I've always overcome things.

Applications finally open tomorrow
2025/7/24 (Thu) 10:00~😱😱😱

I look forward to seeing you all there!!
Click here to apply▼

If it fits your schedule, I would be so happy if you could come to the venue!!!
I would be absolutely thrilled🥹✨✨✨

And just seeing the faces of everyone from the Bikin Yoga community at the venue would make me feel so relieved inside🤣
So, I look forward to seeing you all there🤝

p.s.✉️

Until 2020, I ran a small, humble personal yoga studio in Tokyo.
From my perspective back then, Yoga Festa was a very, very, veeeery distant existence🌿
I never dreamed that a day would come when I would be able to stand on the main stage at such a Yoga Festa.

This year, I was on the cover of Yoga Journal, and
thanks to the years of hard work I've built up with all of you, it has been a year where I've seen scenery I never imagined.
Thank you.

Setting aside my own feelings about Yoga Festa,
this is a precious opportunity I've been given.
So that I don't waste it, and
so that people will think it was good they asked me,
I will do my absolute best.
I would be grateful if you could come and support me.