Hi, I'm KiKi. Born in Tokyo, raised in Los Angeles, I moved back to Japan in my twenties, and now live in New York City. This blog is about finding and telling stories in: Writing, Yoga, Performances, Art, Japan, and of course, New York City. Thank you for being here!
Category Archives: Yoga
How To Be Nonchalant, Honestly.
THE GENUINE AMID THE NON-GENUINE No one wants to seem like they’re trying too hard. Some people exude cool like they were born with it, putting others at ease, while others just come off as…off. As in the opposite of
How To Be Nonchalant, Honestly.
THE GENUINE AMID THE NON-GENUINE No one wants to seem like they’re trying too hard. Some people exude cool like they were born with it, putting others at ease, while others just come off as…off. As in the opposite of
Day 81 – Green’s So Good For The Soul
I woke up this morning, and felt like I was stepping back into my life. Pre-yoga, what was it that I did? Oh yes, I ran in the park. My bored running shoes, asleep in the closet, were suddenly front
Day 81 – Green’s So Good For The Soul
I woke up this morning, and felt like I was stepping back into my life. Pre-yoga, what was it that I did? Oh yes, I ran in the park. My bored running shoes, asleep in the closet, were suddenly front
Day 80 – Serendipitous? Maybe Not.
Words that help me translate my training experience in an (often non-yogic) nutshell. Namely… Week 1 – Nervous, clueless, shocked, hiding, inspired. Tired. Week 2 – Overwhelmed, emotional, apprehensive, angry, frightened. Tired. Week 3 – Numb, cocky, relieved, thankful, anxious.
Day 80 – Serendipitous? Maybe Not.
Words that help me translate my training experience in an (often non-yogic) nutshell. Namely… Week 1 – Nervous, clueless, shocked, hiding, inspired. Tired. Week 2 – Overwhelmed, emotional, apprehensive, angry, frightened. Tired. Week 3 – Numb, cocky, relieved, thankful, anxious.
Day 79 – Winding Down
Winding down in more ways than one. I’m talking about my teacher training, of course, which I’m one day away from completing (but first my brain must fry – writing this mini-post is my study break today). But also, I
Day 79 – Winding Down
Winding down in more ways than one. I’m talking about my teacher training, of course, which I’m one day away from completing (but first my brain must fry – writing this mini-post is my study break today). But also, I
Day 77 – Not Since College
Not since college have I studied like this. Who said yoga’s just about doing downward facing dogs? Anatomy, philosophy, sanskrit, sequencing… I’m going to be seeing you tomorrow. You understand, right? See ya! xoxo
Day 77 – Not Since College
Not since college have I studied like this. Who said yoga’s just about doing downward facing dogs? Anatomy, philosophy, sanskrit, sequencing… I’m going to be seeing you tomorrow. You understand, right? See ya! xoxo
Day 67 – The Body Says It All
I write because I can’t ask questions aloud. I write so I don’t have to ask questions aloud. Don’t get me wrong, I possess one question-mark-filled head, home to my ever-chatty unfiltered mind. Everyday it’s “Is this right?”, “Are you
Day 67 – The Body Says It All
I write because I can’t ask questions aloud. I write so I don’t have to ask questions aloud. Don’t get me wrong, I possess one question-mark-filled head, home to my ever-chatty unfiltered mind. Everyday it’s “Is this right?”, “Are you
Day 65 – Waking Up To My Body’s Truth
Party people! I haven’t had a glass of wine in weeks. Now, I don’t drink so much wine you need to worry about me, but I do love a glass. Our friends at our favorite neighborhood wine bar are surely
Day 65 – Waking Up To My Body’s Truth
Party people! I haven’t had a glass of wine in weeks. Now, I don’t drink so much wine you need to worry about me, but I do love a glass. Our friends at our favorite neighborhood wine bar are surely
Day 64 – Connecting With You Is Key
A bit of overwhelm today. You have those days, right? When you know your cute little Brain is tag-teaming with Ego to try and make sense of the world, and not succeeding. The good thing is, I also feel extremely
Day 64 – Connecting With You Is Key
A bit of overwhelm today. You have those days, right? When you know your cute little Brain is tag-teaming with Ego to try and make sense of the world, and not succeeding. The good thing is, I also feel extremely
Day 63 – Jack of All Trades, Master of None
“Jack of all trades, master of none”. This phrase defined me until very recently. In fact, it still defines me. I’ve only been immersed in my intensive yoga teacher training program for a short while, and I’m nowhere near being
Day 63 – Jack of All Trades, Master of None
“Jack of all trades, master of none”. This phrase defined me until very recently. In fact, it still defines me. I’ve only been immersed in my intensive yoga teacher training program for a short while, and I’m nowhere near being
Day 62 – I Dare You To Let Me Be
I took out my earphones today. From my ears, of course, as I walked home from yoga. First though, a bit of background on the love affair between my headphones and me. In a word, I’m smitten with them. I’m
Day 62 – I Dare You To Let Me Be
I took out my earphones today. From my ears, of course, as I walked home from yoga. First though, a bit of background on the love affair between my headphones and me. In a word, I’m smitten with them. I’m
