Join Maitri for 1 hour - Gong & Meditation Bath to bring harmony within. Location: Park Road Leisure Centre - Park Road N8 8JN Crouch End Studio 3 - Arrival 15:15 to start promptly at 15:30 Dates: March 22nd| April 12th| May 17th The purpose of this session is to deeply relax the body and mind through the vibration of the Gong. The combination of a slower breathing and the Gong frequency will easily guide you into a meditative state of clarity. There, a profound sense of inner calm & well-being that will be yours to bring home to enjoy your week. What to bring for a memorable experience: Eye pillow Small pillows Blanket or jumper Socks Water or tea flask What are gong baths? 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. Records of using gongs have surfaced from as early as ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman times. “Gongs have been used as shamanic healing tools, celebratory instruments, and a method of communication for thousands of years. Evidence suggests that gong making was known as early as 4,000 B.C. and ancient alchemy sources put the gong as far back as 16,000 B.C.” A gong bath, or gong meditation, is a form of sound healing designed to offer: - relaxation - emotional release - pain relief Gong bath sessions take place either individually or in a group and generally last between 10 to 45 minutes. During a gong bath, participants typically lie down and get comfortable with blankets and pillows. (Bring your own blanket and pillows if you wish) A facilitator then hits the gong, a disc-shaped percussion instrument, using a mallet. Participants are invited to passively soak up the benefits of the sound.