Courses & Workshops
Trauma Informed Practice for Sound Healers
I teach workshops on trauma-informed theory and practice for sound practitioners. The next course is scheduled for 22nd-23rd November 2025, more details here.
I will also be teaching this workshop in Nice, France on 3rd-4th May.
Write Your Own Healing Song
I teach short workshops on how to create your very own simple healing song or chant - the next one will take place online on Thursday 12th June 2025, 2pm to 3.30pm British Summer Time (via Zoom). No previous experience necessary. Book your place here.
Introduction to Sound Therapy
I offer introductory workshops on Sound Therapy with voice and instruments to counsellors, psychotherapists and general public. There are no current workshops scheduled at the moment, but you can book a bespoke course for your group/organisation.
Chants & Mantras
I offer chant and mantra workshops, from a brief 1 hour introduction to a whole day. There are no current workshops scheduled at the moment, but you can book a bespoke course for your group/organisation.
Bringing Sound Into Creative Therapy
I teach workshops to creative therapy professionals, including sandplay therapists and art therapists, on how to incorporate Sound into their work, e.g. Sound in the Sand workshop
Articles on Sound Healing
Some of my articles on the topics of sound:
How to Get the Best from Gong Meditation
How to Create Your Own Healing Song
How to be a "Master Sound Healer": A Bad Instruction Manual
Gong Bath Meditations
A Gong Bath Meditation is likely to be quite different from anything you have tried before. Many people describe that they experience a deep and profound meditative state whilst being bathed in beautiful sounds. Some connect to deep emotions, feel vibration in their body, and/or experience deep rest.
Julie and Masha will each be offering one Gong Bath per month at, usually on around the day of New Moon and Full Moon.
The next Gong Bath Meditation at The Sand & Sound Centre will be facilitated by Julie Ralphs on Monday 26th May at 7.15pm (max 8 places) - book your place here.
Usually, you will lie on a mat on the floor whilst experiencing the sounds, with a pillow and blanket to make yourself a cosy "nest" - if you need to sit up or require a sofa to lie on because of back pain or other health issues (we have two sofas available at the Centre) - please let me know in advance. I should note the sofas are popular and typically get booked up quickly!
To find out how to make the best out of a gong meditation, read Masha's article here.
Some of the possible effects of gong/sound meditation may include:
Improving quality of sleep
Calming the over-active mind
Deep relaxation
Relieving tension, pains and aches
Connecting with your intuition and creativity
Facilitating meditative and transcendent states
Getting in touch with deep emotion
Sound Healing Sessions
Individual Gong Healing Sessions
Individual Gong Healing Sessions
Individual Gong Healing Sessions
These take place at The Sand & Sound Centre. A session lasts approximately one hour and costs £55, or £70 for couples. Discounts may be available if you are on low income. To enquire or book an appointment, contact Masha.
Group Gong Bath Meditations
Individual Gong Healing Sessions
Individual Gong Healing Sessions
Masha and Julie offer a small group Gong Bath Meditation approximately once a month. Please bring your own pillow, something to lie on and a blanket. The cost is £16.
Drumming Circle
The monthly Drumming Circle is currently paused. To enquire email Masha masha@practicalhappiness.co.uk
Individual Drum Healing Sessions
One-to-one drum healing sessions take place at The Sand & Sound Centre, and cost £35, with discounts available if you are on low income. The session takes about 40 minutes and can be conducted in a seated or lying down position. To enquire or book an appointment, email Masha masha@practicalhappiness.co.uk
Gong Aftercare Notes
After your Gong Bath Meditation...
A few important aftercare tips for participants Gong Bath Meditations (especially when attending your first gong event):
1) The gongs will continue working for a couple of days after the gong bath and you may experience some mild after-effects, like tiredness, possibly headaches, may be feeling more emotional than usual. This is completely normal and should subside soon.
2) It is not unusual to get some new awareness, insights and different ways of looking at things.
3) Drinking plenty of water (room temperature or slightly warm is better than cold or hot) will support the healing process.
4) Do try to have as much rest as possible for the next couple of days, and if you are working try at least to take regular short breaks.
5) Spending time outdoors, in the garden, park, other green spaces, connecting with the Earth, is also really good.
Feel free to get in touch with me if you need to, by email masha@practicalhappiness.co.uk or text 07887 617558.
Chiron Gong