Diary

Diary  · 10. May 2026

I went to Toronto to attend the Iyengar Yoga Forum, “Practice as Therapy,” from April 23 to April 27. It was my first time flying to Toronto by myself. Toronto is three hours ahead, so I tried to sleep on the flight, but it was difficult. Toronto Pearson Airport was huge, so I followed the signs and checked Google Maps, but I still wasn’t sure where the train station was. I used to be a tour guide in Las Vegas, so I knew it would be better to ask someone who worked at the airport. First,...

Diary  · 02. January 2026

(I taught a private yoga lesson to my sister in law.義理のお姉さんにプライベートヨガレッスンを教えました。) ＊日本語は後に続く I really felt a sense of connection in 2025. Although it was sad news, she found me through my website. A long time ago, I lived in San Diego and stayed with a host family. She was one of my housemates at the time, and she contacted me to tell me that my host mother had passed away last year. I was shocked by the news, but I clearly...

Diary  · 05. October 2025

✈️ My Visit to Japan – A Reflective Journey *日本語は後に続く Last month, I visited Japan to attend my dad’s 7th-year memorial ceremony. My previous visit was in 2022, so I noticed many changes in my family’s and friends’ lives over the past three years. They all seemed happier than before. I think they made some big decisions during difficult times and are now simply doing what they need—or want—to do in this new chapter of their lives. I found that really inspiring....

Diary  · 09. July 2025

*日本語は後に続く At the beginning of June, something unexpected happened—but through it, I discovered the kindness of people in my community. Even though we had never met before, they helped me and did their best to make me feel comfortable. Their support truly meant a lot. Later in the month, my husband and I finally visited a family who had been our wedding witnesses. Due to COVID-19, we had missed the chance to see them earlier, but we finally caught up. Their children had grown...

Diary  · 09. June 2025

(日本語は後に続く) I’ve been patient and observant in my life, but something felt missing. So, I decided to follow my passion and share my experiences with yoga. I did everything I could. But what did “no response” mean? Was my offer not interesting? Was it too unusual for them? What could I do next? I made a different decision and started preparing for it—no more waiting! Once I chose a new path, I got the opportunity to discuss my offer over the phone. It was a hot day, and I...

Diary  · 09. March 2025

（＊日本語は後に続く） Last month, I went to a hair salon that my hairstylist recently opened. It was fun to drive to a new place, and his vision inspired me. I wanted to get my haircut done before having my picture taken by a photographer. I am always satisfied with his work. In my opinion, his technique is something AI could never replace. Nowadays, we rely heavily on IT. It helps us process things faster than before while reducing paper usage and storage space. On the other hand,...

Diary  · 09. February 2025

January passed so quickly! My friend visited us in the middle of the month. Unfortunately, she wasn’t feeling well when she arrived, so I took her to a walk-in clinic to get some antibiotics. Thankfully, they worked, and she recovered within a week. During her stay, we talked about many things and realized we both remembered Ikkyu-San 一休さん, a famous Japanese cartoon from a long time ago. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikkyū-san_(TV_series) We decided to watch a little of it, and I...

Diary  · 02. January 2025

*日本語は後に続く。 Happy new year! Each year goes so quickly! Last year I really kept my New Year's resolution. I committed to spend time for taking the assessment of Iyengar yoga and I did it and passed it. It is good to ask yourself what you want to do on New year day. What is your New Year's resolution in 2025? For me, I will be sharing Iyengar yoga and laughing more. I got a picture of my family in Japan from my nieces. They have some problems but their smiles make me happier. I...

Diary  · 17. November 2024

＊日本語は後に続く。 Vancouver is getting colder after the end of daylight saving time, with rain continuing to fall. In spite of this, I took a walk while enjoying the autumn leaves when the rain stopped. When I was in Japan, I might not have felt like taking a walk because I had to go to many studios here and there to teach lessons. And I miss Japanese food. I often make hot udon noodles in the fall and winter. The rice cake with radish and fermented soybeans or Natto Daikon Mochi...

Diary  · 01. September 2024

＝日本語は後に続く= August was over. I feel like I did a lot of things. A friend of mine had to go back to Japan temporarily for an emergency, and I helped out as a member of the dog-sitting team. The dog seemed to have lost his appetite and seemed worried when he noticed that he was acting differently than usual. In mid-August, I was attending a 5-day intensive teacher session at Iyengar Yoga. We took a ferry from Vancouver to Victory and a very beautiful place. My husband was going...