Gong Bath
Gong Bath. An evening with Stillness – Meditation & Gongs The Power of the Gong Bath What is it? Gongs have been used as a form of sound healing since around 4,000 B.C. Records of using gongs have surfaced from as early as ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman times. A gong bath offers a deep form of relaxation, where you “bathe” in the soothing vibrations of sound. It can: • Quieten a busy mind, naturally relaxing brainwaves to a slower frequency. • Calm emotional upset, helping the body to come back into balance. • Create deep physical relaxation, reducing stress levels and lowering blood pressure. • Promote a sense of well-being by easing pain, stress, anxiety or depression. • Support deeper sleep, helping the brain to settle more easily. When sound waves travel through the body, they promote circulation, energy flow, and rejuvenation. The frequency of the sound synchronizes with the brainwaves and activates destress responses in the body. The result is you feeling calmer and more relaxed. What you have to do? You will be lying on the floor so you need to bring a yoga mat or something comfortable to lie on (people use sun lounger covers/bean bags etc), a pillow to support your head and enough blankets to keep you warm (sometimes the body temperature drops as we relax). Bring whatever will keep you warm and comfortable for the evening. What happens? The gongs produce different tones, patterns and vibrations which then work on the mind-body connection. The sound can put you in a deeply relaxed and meditative theta state and it does not take long. What do you have to do? It is referred to as a ‘bath’ because you immerse in the vibrations of sound. During a gong bath, participants typically sit or lie down, getting comfortable with blankets and pillows. You will be invited to passively soak up the benefits of the sound. How long will it last? The typical length of time is between 60 and 90 minutes. People say that in a gong experience they lose all track of time and space, so it is likely to pass quite quickly for you. How does it work? 1. The gong bypasses the intellectual part of the brain and creates space for the mind to become less busy. This leads to a clear and quiet mind. 2. Gong vibrations relax the nervous system allowing tension to reduce and circulation to improve. Some people experience a sense of letting go as the gong sound opens the natural energy flow in the body. 3. The reverberation of sound reorganises emotional energy to a more balanced state. 4. Ultimately the gong sound creates deep relaxation, helping our body to repair and heal itself. What next? If this is something you want to experience, then click and book yourself a place. The price is £14.00 per person and is limited to 15 people per session. Session will be held in the Main Studio in the east end of the building and is open to anyone over the age of 18. We will not be issuing paper tickets; for those without e-tickets, your email confirmation of purchase will suffice. Southern Maltings is the trading name of Ware Arts Centre Limited and is a registered charity (Registered charity no. 276998). All events are run by volunteers and proceeds go towards developing the Southern Maltings into an amazing creative arts centre which will enable us to put on a wider and more frequent range of events and activities for the whole community.
