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The Five Lights Center articles offer a range of wisdom and insights from our diverse community on all things shiatsu and wellness. From recipes, to personal journeys, and insight on tai chi, reiki, color therapy, tapping, shiatsu and so much more.
The Masunaga System of Zen Shiatsu Part 1
SHIZUTO MASUNAGA SENSEI was born in Japan where he lived until his death in 1981. He studied shiatsu and psychology, and spent many...
Maureen C. Miller
Mar 115 min read
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Shiatsu in Malawi: An African Adventure Part Two
Teaching in Malawi By the second year, I began offering weekly classes at my home to four individuals. Two of them, César and Julia, whom...
Ivan BEL
Feb 105 min read
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Shiatsu in Malawi: An African Adventure Part One
At the end of summer 2021, my whole family left Belgium, where we had lived for many years, to move to Malawi. This small, densely...
Ivan BEL
Jan 225 min read
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Winter is Water Season
Winter is the season of Water. It is the most Yin of the elements, associated with the Jing, the vital essence stored deep in the...
Casper Valentine
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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Indra’s Net and Shiatsu
I recently had two complimentary experiences that together helped to open my mind. The first was a Shiatsu workshop that focused on the...
Keith Strand
Oct 22, 20244 min read
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The Protective Patterns of Trauma: Part Two
In Shiatsu therapy we learn that the Shen (the spirit) resides in the Heart and the Pericardium Heart protector is there to protect it.
Mihael Mamychshvili
Sep 26, 20248 min read
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The Protective Patterns of Trauma: Part One
When I discovered that working with Trauma was my purpose, Shiatsu therapy was the vehicle that I chose
Mihael Mamychshvili
Sep 19, 20245 min read
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Good Fire
Fire is vital to life. Inside of us, small fire powers our digestive system.
Casper Valentine
Jul 24, 20244 min read
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Gout: Can TCM Reduce Pain?
If untreated, gout can cause irreversible joint damage, chronic pain issues, as well as joint deformity
Joanne Faulkner
Jul 15, 20245 min read
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Origins and Evolution of Makko Ho: From the Perspective of a Makko Ho Leader.
This article clarifies the use of the term Makko Ho Leader and provides information about the original source and history of Makko Ho
Keith Strand
Jul 8, 20245 min read
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The Light We Give
The Shiatsu Summit would be the first time since maybe 2020 that I would be in a room with a large group of people...
Casper Valentine
Jun 4, 20244 min read
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Shiatsu Touch and Trauma
When experiences and memories are too distressing to be acknowledged or expressed, they are shut out of awareness...
Paula Derry
May 28, 20245 min read
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1st Annual Shiatsu Summit 2024: The Power of Touch, Growing Together Through Shiatsu
After years of dreaming and discussing, over a year of planning, and networking we finally got together for our first Shiatsu Summit.
Keith Strand
May 25, 20245 min read
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Bone is More Than a Curious Organ
When we come back home to the body, we see that we are more than our thoughts, feelings and emotions.
Dawn Oei
May 21, 20248 min read
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Coping with Trauma: the Body, the Mind, on the Threshold of the Spirit
Let us remember we are in the Holy Presence of God. God is our life source and sustains our Ki energy. Trauma lodges in our bodies...
Jo'Anne Brancato
May 14, 20243 min read
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Zen-Stretching: Energetic Harmony through Eastern Wisdom
Zen-Stretching improves posture, breathing, and stress management, contributing to greater physical and mental resilience.
Silvia Marchesa Rossi
May 7, 20241 min read
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Acupoints and Exercise for Parkinson's.
Regular physical activity can help your mood, your energy levels, your balance and your motivation, but you need to plan it.
Joanne Faulkner
Apr 30, 20245 min read
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Lokai Shiatsu Style (keiraku to shiatsu)of Shizuto Masunaga
Shiatsu is a simple act that allows one to energetically understand the meridians...
Roberto Palasciano
Apr 10, 20244 min read
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Shiatsu and Swimming
Doing slow, deliberate movement with breathing and 'flow' on land, would translate to easier movement through the water
Jose Rios
Apr 5, 20244 min read
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Three Essential Goals in Working with Trauma
When you’re working with trauma, this picture is a beautiful reminder of three essential goals: the first one is right there in the...
Nick Pole
Apr 2, 20246 min read
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