Sound Baths + Gong Baths in Norwich
Join us for a deeply meditative experience which will leave you feeling nourished, restored and deeply rested.
What is a Gong Bath?
A gong bath isn't just a trendy activity; it has deep roots in shamanic healing, celebration, and ancient communication. For thousands of years, gongs have been a cornerstone of sound healing, which includes other techniques like chanting, drumming, and Tibetan bowls. Gong baths are a modern form of sound healing meditation that immerses participants in the soothing vibrations of gongs, providing a unique meditative experience that requires no prior knowledge or experience.
During a gong bath, participants lie comfortably under a blanket or use bolsters for even more relaxation! Our studio is fully equipped but do feel free to bring a favourite blanket or pillow if you prefer.
Sessions typically begin with breathing exercises or mantra chanting to help you relax and prepare for the experience. As the gongs are played, their vibrations resonate throughout the body, helping to shift stagnant energies. Other sound healing tools like crystal bowls, chimes, drums, and rattles might also be used to enhance the soundscape. Many find gong baths to be transformational, benefiting the body, mind, and spirit. The best way to understand a gong bath is to experience it firsthand.
What are the benefits of a Sound or Gong Bath?
When our internal balance is disrupted, it can manifest as physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual dis-ease. Daily stressors, anger, trauma, and environmental factors can negatively impact us. The vibrations in a gong bath help to "tune" the body, restoring harmony and resonance.
Another key process during a gong bath is entrainment, where our brainwaves synchronise with the gong's stable frequency. This synchronisation can create a sense of overall harmony within the body.
Gong sounds facilitate deep relaxation by helping the brain reach delta and theta states, which are associated with daydreaming and deep sleep. These states promote relaxation, creativity, and natural healing. During a gong bath, it's common to enter a deep meditative state, allowing for profound relaxation and rejuvenation.
Gong baths can reduce stress, help manage trauma, and stimulate altered states of consciousness.
They promote emotional and physical healing, including:
Anxiety relief
Stress reduction
Pain management
PTSD treatment
Improved mood and emotional balance
Alleviation of depression
Support for psychological and behavioural disorders
Additional benefits include:
Enhanced relaxation
Better memory and concentration
Improved sleep quality
Clarity and balance
Stronger immune system
Increased creativity
Heightened self-awareness and environmental awareness
What to Expect During a Gong Bath?
Each person's experience in a gong bath is unique. Participants may have visions, epiphanies, creative insights, or even experiences similar to psychedelic journeys. As a form of meditation, gong baths quiet the mind, allowing inspiration and new ideas to surface. Bringing a journal to record thoughts and insights after the session can be helpful.
The harmonics of the sound healing process re-tune emotional disharmony, which might evoke a range of emotions such as laughter, tears, fear, or anger. Many people report feeling blissful and peaceful after a gong bath.
Physically, you might feel vibrations from the powerful sound waves. This energetic clearing can sometimes cause shaking or twitching, often in the hands and feet, as the body responds to the intense vibrations.
Discover the transformative power of gong baths at our Norwich yoga studio and experience deep relaxation, emotional healing, and a renewed sense of well-being.
