Five Lights Center of Shiatsu NYC, founded by Kumiko Kanayama, is dedicated to authentic Japanese Shiatsu. For those seeking practical ways to manage stress, restore energy and reconnect with their bodies, the center offers a welcoming path to holistic wellness through healing touch, movement and self-care education which will be featured in two upcoming workshops.

A Level 1 Shiatsu Certification training program, June 12-14, and again in September, will introduce students to the history and philosophy of Shiatsu, as well as the core concepts of Eastern medicine. The course covers the 12 primary meridians and introduces foundational techniques for working with several of them in both prone and supine positions. There will be time to engage in hands-on practice throughout the weekend, working with fellow participants and receiving guidance and feedback from the instructor and classmates. 

July 10-12, Kanayama is leading a workshop at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. “Shiatsu, Meditation, and Mindful Movement for Stress Relief” will be a deeply restorative weekend of healing touch, breath-centered movement and meditation. Rooted in traditional Japanese healing arts, this experiential program invites participants to reconnect with their bodies, calm the nervous system and cultivate deeper awareness. The workshop is open to all levels and includes Makko Ho meridian stretches, partner Shiatsu practices, meditation and self-care techniques for everyday life. 

Kanayama, a longtime New Yorker, understands the pace and pressure of life in this region. Her approach to Intuitive Shiatsu is designed for people who are constantly moving, overstimulated and short on time, offering simple yet meaningful ways to feel more grounded and balanced. Her work has helped countless people cultivate calm, resilience and a deeper sense of harmony in everyday life.

To register for Summer '26 Level 1 Shiatsu Certification Workshop Training, visit FiveLightsCenter.com and use code AWAKENINGS to save $100. For more information, call/text 917-721-0823 or email [email protected]. Location: 220 West 93rd St., New York. 

To register for Shiatsu, Meditation, and Mindful Movement for Stress Relief at Kripalu, visit 

Kripalu.org/experiences/shiatsu-meditation-and-mindful-movement-stress-relief. Location: 57 Interlaken Rd., Stockbridge, MA, 01262.