GONG BATH - HEALING RELAXATION - SHREWSBURY (7)

GONG BATH

LED BY TAI CHI - Qi GONG & YOGA INSTRUCTOR TOM STACEY

The Gong Meditation also known as a Gong bath  is a form of Sound Healing. At its heart is the sound and vibration of the gong, which works as a tool to balance the physical body, mind, emotions, energetic body, and spirit. Known as the sound of total resonance, the sound of the gong gives the body a sonic massage helping to: stimulate circulation, activate the parasympathetic nervous system; slow down brainwaves and connect with meditative states and insights; let go of emotional ‘burdens’; clear energetic debris; and expand awareness.

Tom will use Symphonic & wind gongs plus Himalayan singing bowls to create a transformational space for deep release at a cellular energetic & psychological level. Gong Meditation is a very powerful form of Sound Healing many sound healers has said is THE most powerful of all. At its heart is the sound & vibration of the gong, which works as a tool to balance the physical body, mind, emotions, energetic body, & spirit. Known as the sound of total resonance

Gong baths are a type of inactive meditation, where you 'bathe' in the healing vibrations of sound. Using sound as a form of healing dates back to ancient cultures. A gong bath, or gong meditation, is a form of sound healing designed to offer: relaxation, emotional release and pain relief.  Using sound as a form of healing dates back to ancient cultures. Records of using gongs have surfaced from as early as ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman times.

Bring a blanket to stay warm and Cosy and , a  yoga mat or other comfortable mat to lie down on..  An eye pillow or similar can also be helpful 

Some opening and closing chants are offered to create and close the sacred space . Often in Sanskrit and inspired by the Vedic tradition 

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Tom Shanti is a qualified instructor of Yoga Tai chi , Qigong. He is also a   Gong Practitioner , musician and experienced  Kirtan Leader sharing the liberating  power of sound. The intention of his practice is to create a sacred space to experience ones own true nature of peace and bliss. Facilitate insight and clear subconscious obstacles and self limiting belief patterns . You can find out more about Tom and his events  at Facebook  pages:  Tom Shanti , Sacred Sound Guru , Shropshire Yoga