Hello, and thank you so much for visiting my profile page. 🌱 My Days as a Nurse I grew up surrounded by nature, and from my twenties until my mid-forties, I worked as a nurse. In the emergency ward, I faced life and death every day, which made me ask myself, “How do I want to live, and how do I want to bring my life to a close?” But I could not find the answer in my twenties, and life often felt restrictive and burdensome. 💡 Turning Points and Realizations Later, through marriage, divorce, and other turning points, I realized, “Even if I cannot always keep pace with society, I should value my heart and live in a way that leaves no regrets.” Life became much more joyful when I began living true to that realization. I lived each day excitedly, less bound by material desires, less fearful of loss, and more eager to grow through new challenges. I also began to imagine with excitement that society might have grown into a much better place by the time my children become adults. 🌏 Encounters Abroad and New Challenges One day, through a friend, I met Vietnamese trainees, and for several years, I helped teach them Japanese. Vietnam was still a developing country then, yet I remember how its eyes shone with a pure and beautiful light. That beauty was something I rarely saw around me in Japan, and it made me ask, “What is different between them and us?” From then on, I became active in trying to bring about positive changes in workplaces and society. I even self-published a book to share my realizations and thoughts. All of these became precious experiences that expanded my life. 🧘 Discovering Yoga Just before turning fifty, I wanted to be able to talk with people all over the world about the heart, so I began studying English and later moved to the United States. There, in a college class, I encountered yoga and was deeply moved. Through yoga and meditation, my body and mind softened, and I found myself living more easily. I obtained a yoga teacher’s certification and began sharing yoga and heart-care with local Japanese communities. At the same time, I worked in yoga studios to create classes where students could experience meaningful shifts in both body and mind. 🌬️ The Path to Classical Master Yoga In 2021, I encountered Classical Master Yoga. The initial reason was the lockdown during COVID-19, but looking back, I believe it was also because I finally listened to the quiet voice within, urging me to go deeper into myself. This practice—special breathing methods to cultivate the chakras—opened a new door for me. Even now, I am still on the path of growth, often surprised or moved by new discoveries about myself, and feeling each time I reach something higher. 🌸 Who I Am According to the Mayan calendar, I am “White Mirror” and “White Dog.” I like to do things properly, which sometimes makes me go too far, but that is part of who I am. I may take time before making a decision (with a smile), but I can act quickly once I decide. Family is precious to me, and so am I, in relation to my family. I treasure listening to my inner voice, noticing new inspirations, and sharing those insights with others—these are irreplaceable joys. I have four daughters and one son; three daughters are already married, and I am blessed with one grandchild and soon another. I feel deep gratitude to my parents who gave me life, and to my children who made me a mother. ☀️ What I Value What I hold dear is never forgetting humor in life. I try to walk each day with love and a smile, while choosing a way of living that respects harmony with the Earth. In this vast world, I am a small being, but if I can help you somehow, it would bring me true happiness. Thank you so much.