008 The Source of Suffering
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Have you ever pondered the source of human suffering? The topic can sound heavy; but in this episode, Mae's brings it home by discussing the it in very real, down-to-earth, how-mothers-raise-their-children sort of way. No offense to our mothers who have laid the foundation in generations before us, but my, times have changed. Incorporating this kizuki in your life may just serve to shed new light on some of the sticky, suffering issues you might be contending with. 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. Website: ⁠ https://maey.live/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@maeyoshikawa
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