The Five Lights Center

06/19/2026

At our 30th Anniversary Fundraising Celebration, Dr. Robert Thurman shared the profound wisdom of his book Infinite Life: Awakening to Bliss Within. He reminded us that beneath the challenges and impermanence of life lies an infinite source of wisdom, compassion, and love that connects us all.

Today, as we honor his passing, we remember not only a brilliant scholar, author, and teacher, but also a deeply compassionate human being whose life was devoted to relieving suffering and awakening the hearts of others. Through his teachings, countless people discovered that true happiness is found not through achievement or possession, but through kindness, wisdom, and service to humanity.

While we grieve his loss, we are comforted by the message he so beautifully shared—that life is infinite, and that love, compassion, and wisdom continue beyond the limits of the physical world. His spirit lives on in the countless lives he inspired and in all those who continue his work of cultivating peace, understanding, and human connection.

As practitioners and students of Shiatsu, we carry forward the values he embodied: compassion, wisdom, mindfulness, service, and the belief that healing begins with human connection. We are deeply grateful for his friendship, encouragement, and support of our community.

𝑀𝑎𝑦 𝑤𝑒 ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑟 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑐𝑦 by living with open hearts, cultivating compassion, and serving others with kindness and awareness.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞.
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦.
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩.
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭.
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐮𝐬.

With heartfelt gratitude and deepest respect,
Kumiko Kanayama
Founder & Director
Five Lights Center of Shiatsu NYC

06/18/2026

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬

𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝟭 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒔𝒖 𝒘/𝑲𝒓𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆
Every Wed for 6 weeks
🗓️June 24- July 29
📍Bhutika Wellness and Therapeutic Massage
⏱️10 am - 1 pm

𝑲𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒍𝒖: 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒔𝒖. 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑
Weekend
🗓️July 10-12
📍Stockbridge, PA
⏱️Starts at 2 pm opening day

𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒔𝒖 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒘/𝑱𝒐𝒚𝒄𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒃𝒃
🗓️July 15
📍Roslyn Salt Cave
⏱️7-8:30 pm

Head to our website and click events for more information!

06/16/2026

🎁 This Father's Day, give Dad something he rarely asks for—but truly deserves: time to relax, recharge, and be cared for.

Whether he's always on the go, working hard for his family, or simply in need of a little self-care, a Five Lights Center gift card is a thoughtful way to show your appreciation.

Treat him to a restorative Shiatsu session and give him the opportunity to unwind, release tension, and reconnect with his well-being.

Because the best gifts aren't always things—they're experiences that leave a lasting impact.

💙 Father's Day gift cards are available now.
🔗 Visit the link in our bio or head to fivelightscenter.com/gift-card

06/11/2026

Our Summer Level 1: Introduction to the Primary Meridians begins TOMORROW!

If you've been thinking about deepening your understanding of Shiatsu, this is your chance to join us.

Over this immersive weekend, students will gain hands-on experience working with the Primary Meridians, practicing with fellow participants while receiving personalized guidance and feedback throughout the course.

✨ Taught by Grandmaster Kumiko Kanayama, this foundational training offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from one of the leading teachers in the field.

Don't miss out on a transformative weekend of learning, connection, and practice.

⏰ Registration closes soon!

🔗 Click the link in our bio to reserve your spot.

06/10/2026

𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑔𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑎 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡?

Head Shiatsu is a gentle, restorative treatment that helps release tension, improve circulation, calm the nervous system, and support the body's natural healing processes. Many clients leave feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply relaxed.

✨ Benefits may include:
• Relief from head, neck, and shoulder tension
• Support for headache and migraine prevention
• Improved relaxation and stress reduction
• Enhanced circulation and nervous system balance
• A renewed sense of calm and well-being

Give yourself a chance to reset.

📅 Appointments available at Five Lights Center
🔗 Book your session today at fivelightscenter.com/appointments

06/08/2026

🚨Reminder🚨

We still have spots left for our Shiatsu Open House with Five Lights instructor Joyce Cobb!

Whether you are completely new to Shiatsu or already familiar with holistic bodywork, this open house is the perfect opportunity to explore its benefits in a welcoming and relaxed environment.

🗓️June 14th
📍Roslyn Salt Cave
⏱️11:30 am - 1 pm

06/06/2026

06/03/2026

🚨Reminder🚨

Our Summer Level 1: Introduction to the Primary Meridians still has spots left!

Students will engage in hands-on practice throughout the weekend, working with fellow participants and receiving guidance and feedback from the instructor and classmates.

Taught by our own Grandmaster Kumiko Kanayama, this workshop is one you don't want to miss!

Click the link in our bio to find out more 🔗

06/01/2026

Did you know there are benefits that go beyond the physical when it comes to Shiatsu?

Shiatsu can:

⭐𝑹𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒙𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚
Calms the nervous system and helps the body shift into a rest and digest state

⭐𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆
Releases stored tension and supports emotional processing

⭐𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒑
Encourages deep relaxation making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep

⭐𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔
Clears mental fog and enhances concentration