10/31/2025
🥁 Mindfulness x Taiko Workshop in English - 10.28.25 🥁
This workshop was beyond what I can describe with words.
It was my second time facilitating this mindfulness and taiko experience — but this time, it felt different from when I led it in Japanese.
Honestly, I was anxious.
I wondered how it would be received by non-Japanese participants who might not be familiar with taiko drumming.
I worried about whether people would even be interested in mindfulness.
I set the bar so high for myself that I started doubting if I was qualified to lead something like this.
But I was wrong.
Each participant came with open hearts — curious, grounded, and ready to explore how sound and mindfulness could connect them with themselves and others.
Even if they didn’t know what to expect, they leaned in with courage and presence.
It was such a humbling experience to witness their openness and warmth. 💖
And once again, I was reminded of the power of the drum.
The sound that echoes like our heartbeat.
The vibration that speaks to us, cleanses us, and heals us.
What an honor to hold space for that.
Thank you to everyone who joined on a Tuesday evening. 💚
For those who couldn’t make it this time — stay tuned.🔥
I plan to offer another one before the end of the year!
