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Longest running shiatsu center in US |๐Ÿ“NYC
"The Power of Touch" | WBENC Certified Business
Fully Accredited | AOBTA Certified Training Programs
Partnered with Kripalu, Omega, & Himalayan Center
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In Shiatsu, the body is understood through the dynamic relationship of the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and ...
06/03/2026

In Shiatsu, the body is understood through the dynamic relationship of the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’งโœจ

This cycle reflects the natural rhythms of life and the way energy flows through the body. When the elements are in harmony, they support balance, vitality, and regeneration.

In Shiatsu practice, understanding the Five Elements helps practitioners sense where energy may need supportโ€”allowing touch to guide the body back toward balance.

05/03/2026

Massages focus on relaxing muscles with oils and kneading. Shiatsu takes it to the next level. By targeting your energy flow, Shiatsu blends acupressure, stretches, and touch communication to clear blockages and bring your body back to balance.

Book a session today. Click the link ๐Ÿ”—in our bio to find out more!

โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโ€œI love Shiatsu because it truly works โ€” I can feel the difference in my body and mind.โ€Shiatsu isnโ€™t just bod...
04/03/2026

โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ

โ€œI love Shiatsu because it truly works โ€” I can feel the difference in my body and mind.โ€

Shiatsu isnโ€™t just bodywork โ€” itโ€™s movement, breath, and touch as communication. When the body softens, the mind follows. When Ki flows, we remember what balance feels like.

Thank you, Selina, for sharing your experience. ๐Ÿ’›

Curious what Shiatsu can awaken in you? Click the link in our bio to get started and see all the events and classes Five Lights has to offer!

We have our FIRST ๐ŸŽ‰Certified Five Lights Center Shiatsu Practitioner ๐ŸŽ‰We at the Five Lights Center want to congratulate ...
03/03/2026

We have our FIRST ๐ŸŽ‰Certified Five Lights Center Shiatsu Practitioner ๐ŸŽ‰

We at the Five Lights Center want to congratulate Paulina Ortiz for demonstrating the knowledge, skill, and professional competency required of a Shiatsu Practitioner. She has fulfilled the standards of the Five Lights Center of Shiatsu and completed training in the principles of Zen Shiatsu, honoring the lineage of Namikoshi sensei - Masunaga sensei and the Ohashi sensei.

Her certification affirms a commitment to mindful touch, energetic awareness, and ethical professional practice.

Congrats Paulina!

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02/03/2026

๐ŸšจReminder๐Ÿšจ

There's only ๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿง ๐‘‘๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ๐‘  left to get the General Admission pricing for our โœจ ๐Ÿ‘๐ซ๐ ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ก๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ฌ๐ฎ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ โœจ

April 17โ€“19, 2026

Join us for a powerful weekend of connection, practice, and growth at the Himalayan Institute Retreat Center in Honesdale, PA.

Gather with renowned Shiatsu teachers and dedicated students to deepen your understanding, refine your touch, and immerse yourself in community.

Secure your spot before prices increase and be part of this inspiring weekend of embodied learning.

On-site lodging available.

Register now โ€” link in bio.

โœจ New on the Blog โœจWeโ€™re honored to feature a guest reflection: โ€œ๐‘น๐’Š๐’…๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’“๐’†: ๐‘ป๐’“๐’‚๐’–๐’Ž๐’‚, ๐‘ป๐’“๐’‚๐’๐’”๐’‡๐’๐’“๐’Ž๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’, ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’“๐’† ๐‘ฏ...
27/02/2026

โœจ New on the Blog โœจ

Weโ€™re honored to feature a guest reflection:

โ€œ๐‘น๐’Š๐’…๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’“๐’†: ๐‘ป๐’“๐’‚๐’–๐’Ž๐’‚, ๐‘ป๐’“๐’‚๐’๐’”๐’‡๐’๐’“๐’Ž๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’, ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’“๐’† ๐‘ฏ๐’๐’“๐’”๐’† ๐’€๐’†๐’‚๐’“โ€ by Mihael Mamychshvili.

In this powerful excerpt, Mihael explores how Fire Horse energy pushes us into intensityโ€”awakening awareness and inviting us to reclaim agency within our own bodies.

This piece weaves together themes of trauma, transformation, and embodied presenceโ€”offering insight for anyone navigating change in this rare Fire Horse year.

Read the full article at the link in bio.

Starting your Shiatsu journey doesnโ€™t have to be complicated โœจ๐‘ฉ๐’†๐’ˆ๐’Š๐’ ๐’š๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’Ž๐’๐’“๐’๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’ˆ๐’“๐’๐’–๐’๐’…๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’Š๐’๐’•๐’†๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’.โ€ข 9 slow H...
26/02/2026

Starting your Shiatsu journey doesnโ€™t have to be complicated โœจ

๐‘ฉ๐’†๐’ˆ๐’Š๐’ ๐’š๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’Ž๐’๐’“๐’๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’ˆ๐’“๐’๐’–๐’๐’…๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’Š๐’๐’•๐’†๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’.

โ€ข 9 slow Hara breaths
โ€ข Gentle neck and shoulder release
โ€ข Simple ankle rotations

Just a few mindful minutes can center your energy, awaken your body, and set the tone for your day.

Small practice = Deep impact. ๐ŸŒฟ

25/02/2026

โœจ Lower Body Shiatsu in Practice โœจ
with ๐‘ฎ๐’“๐’‚๐’๐’…๐’Ž๐’‚๐’”๐’•๐’†๐’“ ๐‘ฒ๐’–๐’Ž๐’Š๐’Œ๐’ ๐‘ฒ๐’‚๐’๐’‚๐’š๐’‚๐’Ž๐’‚

In this demonstration, Grandmaster Kumiko shares the depth, precision, and presence that define true Shiatsu practice.

Working along the lower body meridians, she illustrates how grounded touch and Hara-centered awareness transform technique into connection.

This is more than a sequence of movementsโ€”it is the embodiment of decades of study, refinement, and devotion to the art.

Watch closely. Notice the stillness. Feel the intention behind each contact.

๐ŸŽฅ New on YouTube!Weโ€™ve just added new videos to the Five Lights Center YouTube channel โœจExplore our introductory series ...
24/02/2026

๐ŸŽฅ New on YouTube!

Weโ€™ve just added new videos to the Five Lights Center YouTube channel โœจ

Explore our introductory series on the meridiansโ€”designed to help you better understand their pathways, qualities, and role in Shiatsu practice.

Whether youโ€™re a student, practitioner, or simply curious, these videos offer a clear and accessible way to deepen your knowledge.

Watch, learn, and subscribe!

https://www.youtube.com//videos

๐ŸšจReminder๐ŸšจThis foundational training introduces you to the history and philosophy of Shiatsu while guiding you through h...
23/02/2026

๐ŸšจReminder๐Ÿšจ

This foundational training introduces you to the history and philosophy of Shiatsu while guiding you through hands-on practice with classmates and experienced teachers.

Whether youโ€™re beginning your journey or deepening your understanding, Level 1 offers a strong, supportive start rooted in presence and technique.

Join us and take the first step into the art of Shiatsu.

Sign up now through the link in our bio!

Acupressure targets points. Shiatsu targets your whole body. Bring your body back to balance. Book an Intuitive Shiatsu ...
20/02/2026

Acupressure targets points.

Shiatsu targets your whole body.

Bring your body back to balance.

Book an Intuitive Shiatsu session today. Click the link in our bio to see all the events and classes Five Lights has to offer.

19/02/2026

Curious about Shiatsu?

At Five Lights Center, our sessions are designed for your comfort and healing. Wear soft, loose-fitting clothingโ€”like sweats or yoga attireโ€”to allow free movement. Our practitioners apply gentle pressure to stimulate energy flow, promoting relaxation and balance, as seen here with Grandmaster Kumiko Kanayama practicing arm rotations for her client.

Ready to experience it for yourself? Click the link in our bio to see all the events Five Lights has to offer!

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220 W 93rd Street

10025

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00
Thursday 09:00 - 21:00
Friday 09:00 - 21:00
Saturday 09:00 - 21:00
Sunday 09:00 - 18:00

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The Five Lights Center of Shiatsu Studies

At the Five Lights Center, located New York City's Upper West Side, we believe that to give and receive the healing touch is the most human and innate of activities.

Give a Go MEANS Five Shiki MEANS light Kan MEANS Center: In modern shiatsu teachings, Go Shiki refers to the heat and energy in our hands. When we bring our two hands together in a gesture of reverence (Gassho), the right hand represents the Buddha and the left hand represents our own, physical being. Through our touch, we pray for healing energy and light to balance our energy channels in mind and body. Our motto is: The Power of Touchโ„ข We develop our inner ear in order to hear the flow of energy. We strive to let go of our egos, projections and judgments, to become healing light, able to give loving kindness to others. Participants are aided in their pursuit of peace, healing, health and freedom from restriction and pain. The Center for five lights offers Shiatsu, Reiki, Yoga, Qi Gong, Karate, Makko ho stretches, mindful meditation and other practices. These practices have proved to be effective tools and powerful pathways for creating and sustaining individual, family and community wellness. We foster deep communal support among members and a sense that the work is a group effort for the benefit of all of humanity and the Earth.