Shiatsu, Meditation, and Mindful Movement for Stress Relief

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COME HOME TO YOUR BODY

Join Kumiko Kanayama, grandmaster shiatsu practitioner and founder of the Five Lights Center of Shiatsu, for a deeply restorative weekend of healing touch, breath-centered movement, and meditation. Rooted in ancient Japanese traditions, this program blends the art of shiatsu bodywork, energy awareness, and mindful movement practices to help you reconnect with your inner vitality.

In a world that moves too fast and touches too little, shiatsu offers a way to slow down, connect, and heal from the inside out. Whether you’re looking to care for your own health, support loved ones, or start a new career in holistic wellness, shiatsu provides powerful tools to help yourself and others feel better physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

This event is for anyone seeking balance, healing, and connection—whether for personal growth, professional development, or community support. You will leave feeling renewed, empowered, and deeply connected to your body, breath, and inner wisdom.

In this retreat, you’ll experience:

• Guided shiatsu techniques to stimulate meridian flow and restore energetic balance
• Makko-ho stretches to activate and open the body’s five elemental energy pathways
• Meditation and breathwork to center the mind and calm the nervous system
• Partnered touch exercises to cultivate grounding, connection, and compassion
• Self-care practices you can take home to support your daily wellness
• Reflective journaling and integration time
• Group sharing and community connection

Walk away with:

• Practical self-care tools to manage stress, tension, and emotional overwhelm
• Hands-on shiatsu techniques to support yourself and loved ones
• A deeper connection to your body and energy flow through movement, breath, and touch
• A better understanding of Eastern healing principles, meridians, and the body-mind-spirit connection
• New language for healing and emotional regulation, rooted in compassion and awareness
• A sense of belonging and inspiration as part of a supportive healing community
• A new relationship to touch, healing, and yourself—one that is kind, empowering, and lasting

During this immersive and heart-centered program, you will be guided through a series of restorative and energizing activities designed to promote healing, balance, and inner calm. Each experience is grounded in the traditional Japanese art of shiatsu and supported by mindful movement and meditation.

Benefits

• Reduce stress, anxiety, and physical tension.
• Enhance emotional clarity and mental calm.
• Improve circulation and energetic flow.
• Cultivate deeper self-awareness and presence.
• Learn healing practices you can share with others.

This weekend is suitable for all levels—no prior shiatsu experience is needed. Whether you're a bodywork professional, yoga practitioner, or simply seeking healing and renewal, you’ll leave feeling more balanced, spacious, and deeply nourished.

Come home to your body, reconnect with your breath, and leave with tools to support yourself—and others—with more kindness and vitality.

Testimonials

• "Meeting Kumiko and being introduced to shiatsu has changed my life for the better in a very short period of time."—Trey Anastasio, Phish's lead guitarist
• “Thank you! My neck can move.”—Nicole Kidman, actor
• "Shiatsu is magical! You have to try it!"—Gisele Bündchen, model 

NOTE: For this program, you can receive 20 Continuing Education (CE) hours. 

Included in Your Stay