Julie, Leonie and occasionally Masha offer two Gong Bath Meditation sessions per month between them, usually in the evenings. The cost is £16 per person. You will find the booking links for this month's Gong sessions HERE.
Additionally, Masha may have occasional slots for individual or couples gong sessions (details below).
Masha Bennett teaches workshops on trauma-informed theory and practice for sound practitioners. The next Trauma-informed Practice for Sound Healers course is scheduled for 21st-22nd November 2026, more details here.
On special occasions The Sand & Sound Centre hosts guest presenters/teachers. 2025 was the 3rd year of collaboration with the sound healer, teacher and musician Alistair Smith from London, who offered a beautiful 1-day Sound Healing & Vocal Tai Chi retreat The "I" Within the Storm in September - Alistair will be back on 12th September1 2026 with Music as Medicine 1-day retreat at the cost of only £80 - book through his website HERE.
In May 2026 the Centre will host Dimitri Gueskine (France) with his signature workshop Colours of Sound - you will find the full details HERE.
Informal monthly circle sharing sacred chants and healing mantras from around the world, no previous experience of signing, chanting or mantras necessary. Usually held on 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7pm for 7.15 start. £10 including refreshments, concessions available. Book HERE.
Masha Bennett teaches short workshops on how to create your very own simple healing song or chant. There are no currently planned dates - if interested, please enquire.
Masha offers 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.
Masha offers chant and mantra workshops, from a brief 1 hour introduction to a whole day. There are no current workshops scheduled, but you can book a bespoke course for your group/organisation. Another option is to join the monthly Chant & Manta Circle on 3rd Wednesday of the month, starting 18th February 2026.
Masha teaches 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. Masha has contributed a section on sound to the book by Tanja Sharpe (2022) Creative Counselling: Creative Tools & Interventions to Nurture Therapeutic Relationships.
Some of Masha's 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
Sound as a Symbol & Healing Agent in the Sand
"Sonic Guru" (satire)
Julie offers a monthly group Gong Bath Meditation at The Sand & Sound Centre, from 2026 these will usually be on the 2nd Friday of the month .
Masha offers one-to-one and couples gong sessions (availability limited) as well as an occasional group Gong Bath Meditation. She teaches Trauma-informed Practice for Sound Healers workshop.
Leonie offers a monthly group Gong Bath Meditation at The Sand & Sound Centre, from 2026 these will usually be on the last Friday of the month.
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 Leonie (and occasionally Masha) will be offering two Gong Baths per month between them, usually on 2nd and last Friday of the month. The cost is £16 per person.
You can find the booking links for this month's Gong Bath Meditation sessions 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
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.
Masha, Julie and Leonie offer a small group Gong Bath Meditation, usually twice a month. Please bring your own pillow, something to lie on and a blanket. If you struggle with lying on the floor you can book one of our sofas!
The cost is £16.
The monthly Drumming Circle is currently paused. We are hoping to start a Shamanic Drum Circle in the future. To express interest email Masha admin@sandsoundcentre.co.uk
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 admin@sandsoundcentre.co.uk
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 Masha if you need to, by email admin@sandsoundcentre.co.uk or text 07887 617558.
Chiron Gong