2nd Annual Shiatsu Summit

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2nd Annual Shiatsu Summit

Connect and Grow Together

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2nd Annual Shiatsu Summit

Connect and Grow Together
April 25—27, 2025

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Check out our various upcoming programs—we're sure there's something to inspire you

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The Shiatsu Summit will bring us together with renowned teachers and practitioners from around the world. We will come together to learn from each other as we explore the tradition and evolution of Shiatsu and its connection to other healing arts honoring our lineage and core essential values.

Coming together will also give us the opportunity to network and communicate in informal settings – over a cup of tea, a meal, on a walk, or around a campfire under the stars, and this can help us to sense the energy of where we are headed. By celebrating and learning from our similarities and differences we will work toward finding unique paths for building a more vibrant Shiatsu Community with the goal of making an even stronger healing impact in our challenging world. We know shiatsu works and that we love shiatsu.

Let’s unify our voices and use our freedom, creativity and inspiration to spread Shiatsu to more and more people throughout the US and the world.

2nd Annual Shiatsu Summit — Connect and Grow Together Through Shiatsu (15 CE hours)

We are approved CEU Credit provider by the NCBTMB for massage therapist. We are NCBTMB Continuing Education Approved Provider # 1000040

Tuition

Early Bird Special: $245 by December 30, 2024
$295: December 31, 2024 — March 25, 2025
$345: One month in advance

Cancellation Policy
Intensive and weekend workshop refunds: Cancellation 5 days before the course begins: full refund, less $30 withdrawal fee; less than 5 days: no refund but the fee may be transferred to other Five Lights Center courses, less $30 withdrawal fee. No refund in other cases.

Kumiko Kanayama

Kumiko Kanayama is a shiatsu Grandmaster and the Founder of The Five Lights Center. A versatile practitioner, Kumiko’s many years of practice led her to develop Intuitive Shiatsu™. In addition to founding the longest-running shiatsu center in America, Kumiko has led workshops at renowned centers such as The Omega Institute,...
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Katherine Powers

Katherine Powers is an LMT focused on Shiatsu, living and working in New York City. Katherine is a graduate of Ohashi Institute and Swedish Institute, where she also was a Shiatsu instructor. A longtime student of Pauline Sasaki, she also studied with Gregory Antyuhin, Jeffrey Yuen, Robert Peng, Elisabeth Rochat de la Valle...
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Maureen Miller

Maureen C. Miller, an expert in the Ohashi Method and Zen Shiatsu with over 30 years of experience, leads the workshop Honoring the Hara. She brings a rich background in martial arts, dance, yoga, and strength training to her teaching. Through her private sessions and classes, she blends these disciplines with Shiatsu to of...
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Serena Trotti

Serena graduated Shiatsu Shi in 2013 from the International School of Shiatsu in Milan (Italy) and since then has never stopped studying and deepening her practice with the help of international teachers. She is passionate about Anpuku (Japanese treatment of the abdomen). She has participated in the translation of Shiatsu,...
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Diego Sanchez

Diego Sanchez is a pioneer in the use of Zen Shiatsu in hospitals and emergency situations. He worked as a volunteer at Ground Zero supporting rescue workers after the collapse of the Twin Towers during 9/11. He worked at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in NYC, supporting patients after open-heart surgeries and in other hosp...
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Manuela Paola Perardi

Shiatsu therapist, fond of Japan, Japanese culture and language, Manuela has spent a long time traveling and studying around Japan. She’s been studying and practicing Shiatsu since 2014, graduating as Shiatsu Shi in 2019 at the International Shiatsu School of Milan. She also translates books about Shiatsu and Eastern medici...
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Himalayan Institute Retreat Center

For more than fifty years, the Himalayan Institute’s Retreat Center has been a gathering place for people seeking inspiration and aspiring to restore inner balance. Home to a vibrant community of yogis, it’s a place for seekers wishing to study the ancient tradition of yoga and to deepen the connection between themselves and the world around them. Whether you visit for a weekend retreat, a personal getaway, or one of our longer-term programs, your visit to the Himalayan Institute will accelerate your personal journey of rejuvenation and transformation.
Free Wifi
400-Acre Campus
On-Site Cafe
Meditation Shrine
Wooded Hiking Trails
Pond with Kayaks
On-Site Wellness Center
Bonfires and Stargazing
Bookstore and Giftshop

Retreat Center Highlights

Sacred Space
The Sri Vidya Shrine is the spiritual heart of the Himalayan Institute. This sanctuary offers an ideal setting for silent meditation and group spiritual practice, a cornerstone of the Himalayan Tradition for thousands of years. Open to seekers of all backgrounds and traditions, the Shrine provides a serene, sacred space for meditation, quiet reflection, prayer, and contemplation.
Nourishing Meals
Our nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are thoughtfully prepared to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Each of our three daily meals is designed to be easily digestible and to support a meditative lifestyle. Sharing meals here naturally fosters connection, offering both deep nourishment and a sense of community.
Loving Community
The Himalayan Institute welcomes people from all walks of life. With a blend of short-term guests, long-term visitors, and a vibrant residential community, the atmosphere here is warm, inviting, and rooted in kindness, generosity, and service. It’s a place where friendships form naturally, often becoming the kind of connections that feel like family, and last a lifetime.
Rest in Nature
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre campus offers breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails, and quiet spaces for reflection and contemplation. Walking is a favorite activity, whether along our groomed trails or meandering paved roads, inviting both movement and mindful presence in nature.
Conscious Simplicity
At the Himalayan Institute, we embrace simplicity in all aspects of life, from our surroundings to our approach to yoga. By minimizing distractions, we create space to strengthen the inner self and quiet the mind. Guided by authenticity and grounded in philosophy rather than frills, we support a path of meaningful personal growth.
Treat Yourself
Our Himalayan Café serves the Institute’s signature chai, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 24/7 Tea Lounge offers a variety of herbal teas for anytime enjoyment. On campus, the MOKA Origins Factory is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering handcrafted, ethically sourced chocolate and coffee, with free tours and tastings on Saturdays.
Date
April 25—27, 2025
Duration
3 days, 2 nights

$345 per person + accommodations $245 by 12/30, $295 by 3/25, $345 one month in advance

Registration

Dates
Friday, April 25, 2025 @ 3:00 pmSunday, April 27, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Tuition
$345 per person + accommodations $245 by 12/30, $295 by 3/25, $345 one month in advance
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