3rd Annual Shiatsu Summit: A Living Field of Connection, Learning, and Renewal

At Five Lights Center of Shiatsu, we believe Shiatsu is more than a technique—it is a living practice of presence, connection, and transformation.

Each year, this belief comes alive through our annual Shiatsu Summit at the Himalayan Institute—a gathering where practitioners, teachers, and students from around the world come together to share, learn, and deepen their path.

A Global Community, One Heart

Practitioners from across the United States, Europe, and beyond gather in one space, united by a shared intention:to explore the depth of Shiatsu and its power to support healing, awareness, and peace.

From Italy, Japan, Myanmar, France, Canada, and New York, each participant brings their unique experience, culture, and energy—creating a vibrant, living field of exchange.

In this space, Shiatsu becomes a universal language—one that connects beyond words, beyond borders, Kokoro to Kokoro. 

From Tradition to Innovation

Rooted in the lineage of Wataru Ohashi, the Summit honors tradition while embracing evolution.

Presenters offer a wide range of teachings, including:

• Classical meridian-based Shiatsu

• Hara diagnosis and touch refinement

• Movement and Makko Ho stretching

• Integrative approaches with Reiki, Tai Chi, and somatic awareness

• Clinical insights for modern practice

• etc.... 

  
  

Each session is not only educational—but experiential.Participants don’t just learn—they feel, embody, and integrate.

Learning Through Touch and Presence

What makes the Summit unique is its emphasis on direct experience.

Shiatsu cannot be understood through theory alone.It must be practiced, received, and lived.

Throughout the weekend:

• Hands meet in quiet communication

• Breath synchronizes naturally

• Stillness reveals deeper layers of awareness

• Movement creates a meridian flow

This is where true learning happens—in the space between giver and receiver.

A Space for Renewal

Held in the peaceful natural setting of the Himalayan Institute, the Summit offers more than education—it offers restoration.

Participants often describe the experience as:

• Grounding

• Heart-opening

• Deeply nourishing

  
  

Surrounded by nature, away from the noise of daily life, practitioners reconnect with:

• Their purpose

• Their practice

• Their inner stillness

• Their passion and love 

Building the Future of Shiatsu

At a time when the Shiatsu community is evolving, the Summit serves as a bridge to the future.

It is a place to:

• Strengthen connections across generations

• Support emerging practitioners

• Reignite passion for the art of touch

• Expand awareness of Shiatsu globally

  
  

Through gatherings like this, we continue to grow a strong, connected, and inspired community.

Join Us

Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to Shiatsu, the Summit welcomes you.

Come to:

• Deepen your practice

• Connect with a global community

• Experience the power of touch

 Together, we are shaping the future of Shiatsu—one connection at a time.

Save the Date in 2027! 

Himalayan Institute April 9-11, 2027 

You can also revisit the Summit through our recordings:https://www.youtube.com/@TheFiveLightsCenter

Thank you for being part of this beautiful community.

With deep gratitude,

Kokoro kara 心から