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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.
Kumiko Kanayama
Oct 11, 20231 min read
What Is Restorative Yoga? By Ellen Driscoll
Positioning the Client for Traditional Shiatsu using Restorative Yoga Techniques by Ellen Driscoll, PT, Restorative Instructor, OWNER of...
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Yoshi Nakano
Oct 3, 20233 min read
Tanden Breath & Longevity
Tanden Breath and Longevity Ancient Eastern Health Perspective and Healing Wisdom “Tanden” is an acupoint located 3 or 4 fingers down...
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Kumiko Kanayama
Sep 21, 20232 min read
What is Komyo ReikiDo?
By Thin Thin Lay, R.N, HWNC-BC Recently, I’ve been thinking about what Shiatsu has in common with Reiki, another Japanese healing...
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Kumiko Kanayama
Sep 13, 20233 min read
Ancient Spiritual Ceremonial Sandalwood Oil: Benefits and How to Use
Essential oils can be used to provide remedies to a specific acupuncture channel and activate the related energetic organ system.
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Kumiko Kanayama
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Qi Gong & The Secret Six Sounds
October 8, 2021 https://youtu.be/3caRqnjGMJY video on YouTube Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that allows you to rebalance...
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Kumiko Kanayama
Aug 17, 20232 min read
The Healing Power of Shiatsu
October 8, 2021 Finding GSVG in April 2020 was a lifeline for me. It was more than a reunion of shiatsu friends old and new from far and...
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Kumiko Kanayama
Aug 17, 20234 min read
The Structure Of Awareness
Originally published on November 22, 2021. Exploring the development of our senses/awareness with the integration of our physical...
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Kumiko Kanayama
Aug 17, 20231 min read
Relax And Slow Down!
In Yin Qi Gong, we practice movements that are slow, difficult to follow, and last for an extended time. The practice builds movement...
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Margot Rossi
May 25, 20235 min read
Moving Like Water — An Invitation From The Masters
How the virtues of water can be a guide for how we behave.
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Wilfried Rappenecker
May 25, 20234 min read
Part 3: Treatment Of Psychological Problems With Shiatsu
Energetic patterns always are plain and simple.
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Wilfried Rappenecker
May 25, 20233 min read
Part 2: Treatment Of Psychological Problems With Shiatsu
Shiatsu is more than bodywork It is first and foremost about touching the energetic space of a person.
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Wilfried Rappenecker
May 25, 20232 min read
Part 1: Treatment Of Psychological Problems With Shiatsu
How shiatsu can help pyshcological problems as well as physical.
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Adam Hellinger
May 25, 20234 min read
Clearing The Anger Cup!
Exploring the development of our senses/awareness with the integration of our physical structure and how this can manifest in our touch.
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Andrzej Leszczynski
May 25, 20231 min read
Why Is It So Difficult To Build Up Habits Of Everyday Exercise?
Why is it so difficult? The answer may be simpler than you think.
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Andrzej Leszczynski
May 25, 20232 min read
My Journey To Stroke And Recovery
Originally published on July 13, 2021. Note from the author: I have decided to republish my article from March 21 and this time have that...
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Andrzej Leszczynski
May 25, 20232 min read
Every Sickness Is Heart Sickness
The Chinese understand that the heart is the Governor ruling the whole country.
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Silvia Marchesa-Rossi
May 25, 20232 min read
Qi Gong & The Secret Six Sounds
Originally published on June 11, 2021 Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that allows you to rebalance your body and achieve an ideal...
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Kate Burford
May 25, 20232 min read
Self Help for Menopause
First published on The Five Lights Blog June 4, 2021 Avoid pesticides and GMO foods by eating organic and especially for the Dirty Dozen...
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Kumiko Kanayama
May 12, 20231 min read
Makko Ho Meridian Stretches On The Chair
What are Makko ho meridian stretches and how to do them.
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