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What if music could heal your soul? What if a simple breathing technique could bring you deep peace? In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, I sit down with the incredible Akikazu Nakamura, a world-renowned shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) master. Aki’s journey is remarkable—he left the structured world of quantum chemistry to embrace the boundless power of music, meditation, and the ancient Japanese breathing technique, Missoku.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ What is the shakuhachi? The ancient Japanese bamboo flute that transforms sound into meditation
✔️ Missoku breathing explained – An ancient Japanese technique for calm, focus, and mindfulness
✔️ How music connects us to something greater – Beyond entertainment, it’s a spiritual tool
✔️ The transition from science to music – How Aki followed his passion from chemistry to sound
✔️ How Missoku enhances meditation & stress relief – And how you can apply it to your life
Aki has performed at Lincoln Center and the Montreux Jazz Festival, pioneering new methods of circular breathing and blending tradition with innovation. His music and breathwork offer a unique way to find stillness and healing in a chaotic world.
About Akikazu Nakamura:
🌏 Internationally recognized shakuhachi master
🎶 Innovator blending jazz, rock, and traditional Japanese music
📚 Author of Breathing with Missoku
🧘♂️ Expert in ancient Japanese breathing techniques
Connect with Aki Nakamura:
🌐 Follow Aki online: akikazu.jp
Join the Conversation:
What role does music play in your healing journey? Have you ever tried breathwork or meditation? Share your thoughts in our community! 💬👇
👉 Join the Grief 2 Growth community: grief2growth.com/community
🔔 Subscribe & Support: If you found this epi
Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:
Check it out at https://grief2growth.com/store
I'm excited to announce a new resource I'm very proud of. This guide outlines the four daily practices I discovered on my grief journey. These techniques have helped dozens of my clients. Get it free today.
GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy
This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.
Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deck
Support the show
🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education
👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)
📰 Get A Free Gift
📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call
📈 Leave A Review
Thanks so much for your support
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Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond
What if music could heal your soul? What if a simple breathing technique could bring you deep peace? In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, I sit down with the incredible Akikazu Nakamura, a world-renowned shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) master. Aki’s journey is remarkable—he left the structured world of quantum chemistry to embrace the boundless power of music, meditation, and the ancient Japanese breathing technique, Missoku.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ What is the shakuhachi? The ancient Japanese bamboo flute that transforms sound into meditation
✔️ Missoku breathing explained – An ancient Japanese technique for calm, focus, and mindfulness
✔️ How music connects us to something greater – Beyond entertainment, it’s a spiritual tool
✔️ The transition from science to music – How Aki followed his passion from chemistry to sound
✔️ How Missoku enhances meditation & stress relief – And how you can apply it to your life
Aki has performed at Lincoln Center and the Montreux Jazz Festival, pioneering new methods of circular breathing and blending tradition with innovation. His music and breathwork offer a unique way to find stillness and healing in a chaotic world.
About Akikazu Nakamura:
🌏 Internationally recognized shakuhachi master
🎶 Innovator blending jazz, rock, and traditional Japanese music
📚 Author of Breathing with Missoku
🧘♂️ Expert in ancient Japanese breathing techniques
Connect with Aki Nakamura:
🌐 Follow Aki online: akikazu.jp
Join the Conversation:
What role does music play in your healing journey? Have you ever tried breathwork or meditation? Share your thoughts in our community! 💬👇
👉 Join the Grief 2 Growth community: grief2growth.com/community
🔔 Subscribe & Support: If you found this epi
Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:
Check it out at https://grief2growth.com/store
I'm excited to announce a new resource I'm very proud of. This guide outlines the four daily practices I discovered on my grief journey. These techniques have helped dozens of my clients. Get it free today.
GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy
This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.
Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deck
Support the show
🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education
👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)
📰 Get A Free Gift
📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call
📈 Leave A Review
Thanks so much for your support

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