About the Kushi Institute
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Our Mission is to teach, guide and inspire individuals towards greater personal freedom, health, happiness and peace by using the principles of Kushi Macrobiotics.

Kushi Institute, a division of the Kushi Foundation Inc., is the leading macrobiotic educational center in the world. Here students from around the globe attend residential-style programs on the macrobiotic approach to health and healing.

Core programs offered year-round include the week-long Way to Health program, geared for health recovery, and the Macrobiotic Leadership Program, which is the most in-depth and comprehensive program on Macrobiotic skills and principles available.

Founded in 1978 by Michio and Aveline Kushi, the Kushi Institute has offered guidance to individuals, families and organizations for more than 20 years. The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company is among those organizations which have engaged the Kushi Institute to instruct and guide their chefs in creating healthful macrobiotic menu choices that meet the guidelines of the Kushi Institute.

A well known teacher and spokesperson, Mr. Kushi is also known for his dedication to the cause of world peace, and is the founder of The One Peaceful World Society. A prolific writer, Mr. Kushi is the author of several dozen books, including The Macrobiotic Way, The Cancer Prevention Diet, The Book of Macrobiotics, and One Peaceful World. Among his many recognitions, he has received the Award of Excellence from the United Nations Society of Writers. Mr. Kushi was recently honored for his work in June, 1999, when the Smithsonian Institution announced the acquisition of his collected work as part of their permanent collection. Also in June, 1999, Mr. Kushi was asked to speak before the United States Congress during a hearing on the role of diet in relationship to breast cancer.

The Location

The Kushi Institute is located in Becket, Massachusetts, in the heart of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. Surrounded by scenic vistas of rolling hills, set amid 600 acres of secluded meadows, woodlands and streams, it is an ideal place to study, relax, and enjoy the beauty of nature. For travel instructions click here.

Meals & Accommodations

Our macrobiotic meals are known as one of the highlights of a stay at the Kushi Institute. You will experience the healthful effects of the macrobiotic diet as you enjoy three meals each day, prepared from fresh, all-natural ingredients including whole grains, beans, vegetables, sea vegetables, and fruits.

Participants can choose between on-campus registrations or arranging lodging for themselves at a local motel or bed and breakfast. On-campus accommodations are either in our hundred year old manor house or in our dormitory building, according to the program for which you are registered. Please call for more specifics on our accommodations, or to receive a list of local motels and bed and breakfasts.

The Kushi Institute is not a medical facility. Kushi Institute programs and services as well as all information on Kushi Institute web pages are educational in nature, not medical advice, and not intended to take the place of personalized medical counseling, diagnosis and treatment.