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Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Dec 21, 2021
The Importance of Rituals for the Holidays, and Everyday
A beautiful thing about the holiday season is the many rituals and traditions we observe that are passed down from generation to...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Dec 14, 2021
Encore! 👏 Announcing Our May 2022 Taos Relaxation Retreat
Our inaugural October Taos Relaxation Retreat was a success! Our guests found plenty of time to relax, renew, and de-stress. And we were...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Dec 1, 2021
My Book Now Available Where It All Began
I'm delighted to announce that my book is now available through the Pendle Hill Bookstore. This is particularly exciting to me, not just...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Nov 23, 2021
This Month's Recipe: Candied Ginger + Bonus Ginger Syrup!
My friend, Susan, works on a local organic farm, and once in a while she gifts me with fresh produce if there is an overabundance....
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Nov 17, 2021
DreamWriting: On the Profound Wisdom of the Creative Self
Last month I had the good fortune to attend a DreamWriting workshop led by writer and Jungian analyst, Dr. Fanny Brewster, whose work...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Oct 18, 2021
In Appreciation of the Fall Harvest
I’m a huge fan of farmers markets. It's such a blessing to have access to incredibly fresh, locally produced, often organic or...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Aug 25, 2021
Books That Benefit the World
I recently learned that my book, Lessons from a Reluctant Healer is available on Discover Books, an innovative company that is committed...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Aug 18, 2021
Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Improve Your Well Being
I recently had the good fortune of being interviewed by Candice Georgiadis of Authority Magazine. In the article, I talk about things...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Aug 4, 2021
You Know the Answer!
“…The mind can proceed only so far upon what it knows and can prove. There comes a point where the mind takes a leap—call it intuition or...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jul 28, 2021
1000 Goddesses Gathering
I am honored to be serving on the advisory committee for the 2021 1000 Goddesses Gathering Global Grid. This annual event, created by the...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jul 21, 2021
There's No Place Like Om
When I was a kid, I discovered the Beatles. They had already disbanded, but their music really spoke to me. Eager to learn more about...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jul 8, 2021
My New Book's Available in Paperback Today!
As of today, my new book is now available in paperback! It's available for the lowest price on Bookshop.org, an online bookstore with a...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jun 30, 2021
The Benefits of Daydreaming
While I often emphasize the importance of staying in the present moment to reduce stress and anxiety, there are also many benefits to...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jun 21, 2021
In-Person Reiki Level I Training in Old Town Alexandria
On Sunday, August 22, from 10am to 5pm, my friend and fellow Reiki Master Teacher, Vanessa Ferragut, and I are offering our first...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jun 16, 2021
My New Book Available in Paperback July 8 - Available for Preorder Now!
A huge Thank You to all who have purchased my new book. Your support helped bring it to the number one Amazon spot for new releases in...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
May 26, 2021
Limited In-Person Reiki Sessions Now Available
Beginning May 1, I started offering limited in-person Reiki appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays at Sanctuary on Park in Vienna, VA....
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
May 21, 2021
This Month's Recipe: Japanese Soufflé Pancakes!
Last month, as part of the Cherry Blossom season festivities, I took a delightful virtual cooking class with Chef Kenji Yokoo where we...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
May 18, 2021
The Alchemy of an Extraordinary Year and Its Potential for Transformation
We are living in challenging and exceptional times. And while there has been much pain and grief that has come out of it, there are also...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
May 6, 2021
Free eBooklet: 12 Ways to Raise Your Vibration
I've created an ebooklet filled with great tips for helping you reduce stress and feel more balanced. This was originally part of my...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
May 4, 2021
My New eBook is Scheduled to Release May 11th!
For the past two-and-a-half years I have been working on a memoir about my journey to becoming a holistic wellness professional, and it...
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