We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Johanna Yukiko Haneda. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Johanna Yukiko below.

Hi Johanna Yukiko , thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.

I started sharing the idea and how I maintained my well-being when the pandemic hit in 2020. I have been implementing the idea and methods into my craft of art performances as a singer, actor, and now writer. I call this project “Millin Breath.”

I remember feeling spiders crawling all over my body after the babysitter read the story of spiders. I suffered from illusions for some time, seeing doctors and therapists who had no clue about the cure. But I started to learn to get them under control by using and listening to my breath and humming. That is the moment I first understood the true power of self-healing and one’s breath at that moment. Since then, I have used these techniques to overcome many challenges in life. And each time, She was reminded of the incredible power within us.

Working on this project has been meaningful for me in many ways. It’s helped me to take a step back and look at what I’m doing and why I’m doing it. It also reminded me of the importance of staying focused on the future and not getting caught up in the present. I’m grateful for this opportunity to reflect on my work and how it can impact others. I believe this project will help me continue to do meaningful work that makes a difference in the world.

Johanna Yukiko , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I am a singer, debuted as a recording artist in 1988 from Sony Records, and have worked with some of the most talented people in the business, including producer David Foster, Paul Anka, and more.  In 2011, after the earthquake hit Japan, I decided to relocate to the US to continue pursuing my career on an international level.

I was born in Japan and spent the first few years of my life in San Francisco. It was there that the journey of self-healing began. I remember feeling spiders crawling all over her body after the babysitter read the story of spiders. I suffered from illusions for some time, seeing doctors and therapists who had no clue about the cure. But I started to learn to get them under control by using and listening to her breath and humming. That is the moment she first understood the true power of self-healing and one’s breath at that moment. Since then, she has used these techniques to overcome many challenges in her life. And each time, She was reminded of the incredible power within us.

The primary method for personal well-being and performance technique – Million Breath – is focused on self-discovery through my breath and voice.

In 2020, the pandemic hit, and everyone was forced to stay home. I realized I needed to find a meaningful project to keep me occupied. So, I decided to start sharing what I was doing with the world. I started posting videos and writing articles about my experiences and what I was learning. I quickly realized this was a meaningful way to connect with people and make a difference in their lives. Through my sharing, I was able to help people feel less alone and give them hope that things would get better. In the end, this project helped me feel more connected to the world and made me realize that even in the darkest times, we can still find ways to shine.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

We all have ideas. And sometimes, those ideas sit in the back of our minds, nagging us to do something with them. But often, we don’t act on those ideas because we don’t see ourselves as creators. We are creators. We create art. And we try to unfold the inspiration behind it – why it came to us, Why did we feel the sudden urge to pick a paintbrush or a pen? What drove us to express ourselves in this way? By asking this chain of “why” questions, we may come to an enlightening realization. Maybe we are addicted to that moment when creativity strikes and feels alive. Perhaps that drives us to continue creating even when no one is around to appreciate it.

Ask any creators about their work; they’ll tell you that the creative process is therapeutic. Although sometimes it can be painful. It’s a way to express themselves and explore their emotions.

For those who don’t consider themselves creative, I suggest that when you feel anxious, take a moment to listen to your breath.
And wait for the moment to realize the change of your emotion; this realization is your art.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The first reward is released from the binding idea. But the most rewarding moment is our craft, reaching to other people’s hands, minds, eyes, and ears. It is like we, the parent, see the child start walking alone.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.millionbreath.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jyhsing_/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millionbreath/

Image Credits
“Inner Child Healing with your breath” Book cover designed by Hikaru Haneda https://hikaruhaneda.com/. This book will be published at the end of November on Amazon.