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Come home to yourself.

The answers aren’t out there — they’re already inside you. This is your time to slow down and listen.

Through meditation and the study of consciousness, you can come back to who you really are. For over ten years, I’ve been guiding people through this quiet inner work — no title or experience required, just a willingness to look within.

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A Life in Motion.
1,000+ Lives Transformed.

I was born in Nagasaki, Japan — and by 17, I was training at the Princess Grace Ballet Academy in Monaco, then in Paris, pursuing my dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer. At 20, I made a sharp turn: moved to the U.S., studied business at Fort Lewis College in Colorado, and graduated as a Dean's List Honor Student. From there, I worked in Tokyo's corporate world before spending over a decade in Hawaii running real estate — leading 50+ investment and development projects, handling everything from design to logistics, and earning my Hawaii real estate license along the way. In 2018, I stepped out on my own. Five trips to India deepened my study of consciousness-based practices at their source.

Since going independent, I've worked with over 12,000 people — executives, doctors, lawyers, investors, athletes — through seminars, online courses, executive retreats, and more than 1,000 one-on-one sessions. My first book became a bestseller in Japan. I've led seminars across Hawaii, Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Nagano, and hosted three executive retreats.

And I'm still at it. In 2025, my family and I sailed from Greece across the Mediterranean and the Atlantic on a 58-foot catamaran. Still out here — still teaching, still learning.

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Find your way back to yourself, at your own pace

Meditation, reflection, learning, honest conversation.
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Ongoing Coaching

For deeper, ongoing work — one 60-minute session a month, for individuals and couples. You’ll feel a shift from the very first session.

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Guided meditations and breathwork to help you slow down and reset — plus a free monthly study group on YouTube Live (in Japanese).

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Real Stories, Real Change

From books, coaching, courses, and meditation — hear how people's lives actually changed

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This book genuinely changed my life. After reading it, things started falling into place in ways I didn't expect. If you're struggling or searching for something more — read this. It changed my heart, and I think it could change yours too.

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I hadn't cried in years. This book took me somewhere deep inside myself I didn't know was there. When I finally let go of what I'd been holding, something opened up — and for the first time in years, I cried. It felt like coming alive again.

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"A Beautiful Heart, A Hidden Heart"
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Through coaching, I realized how much of my life had been shaped by my father's expectations. The real lesson was learning to let go — to stop doing things I didn't need to do. Life got lighter. My decisions got clearer. Business actually got easier.

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Nami doesn't just teach this stuff — she lives it. You can feel it in her voice, her energy, even through a screen. There's a warmth and authenticity that makes you trust the process. She made me feel supported from the very first lesson.

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This helped me understand why I'd been so caught up in myself. It reminded me how important it is to just slow down and look inward. Grateful for this.

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I've struggled with insomnia for a long time. Nami's guided meditation was the first thing that actually worked — I slept 7 hours straight. That had never happened before. Truly life-changing.

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A quiet moment, just for you

A little gift from me to you — space to slow down and reconnect with what matters.

The 5-Day Reflection Journal

Five days. Five questions. A simple journaling practice to help you slow down and reconnect with what really matters to you.

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Money & Me — 10 Questions

Ten quiet questions for taking an honest look at your relationship with money — time just for you, shining a gentle light on the beliefs that keep abundance at arm’s length. The guide is currently in Japanese.

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Learn at Your Own Pace — Lessons of the Heart

My newest two-part series, plus best-selling courses on Udemy — learn at your own pace, wherever you are

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Lessons of the Heart — Partnership Series Newest Course

Lessons of the Heart — Partnership Series

My newest two-part video course — the full journey of partnership, from attracting love to deepening it, built on the 4 Steps of Consciousness. Currently offered in Japanese.

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Mindfulness Meditation Challenge

2-Week Mindfulness Meditation Challenge

14 different breathing and meditation techniques, 10–15 minutes a day, over 2 weeks. Great for beginners — you'll notice real changes in stress, focus, and sleep.

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4 Steps Masterclass

The "4 Steps" Masterclass

Get to the root of work stress and anxiety with the "4 Steps" from my bestselling book. Beginner-friendly, with guided exercises and meditation to help you find your way back to calm.

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The "Lessons of the Heart" Series

In a classroom in India, global CEOs, Wall Street investors, and royalty come together to learn one thing: how to let go of anger, sadness, and fear — and return to what they call a "beautiful state." These two books are your entry point.

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