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
Masha offers one-to-one group Gong Bath sessions. "Gong bath" or “sound bath” does not involve any water and are undertaken fully clothed. These terms are often used because many people describe the experience of being “bathed” in the sounds during these sessions. For both one-to-one and group Gong Baths, you will typically lie down on a soft bed on the floor, and simply rest, listening to the sounds around you. Some people prefer to sit up for the sound sessions, which is fine.
In addition to gong sessions, Masha facilitates a monthly Drumming Circle (3rd Wednesday of each month), and occasionally supports her colleague Rhiannon Becque in running her monthly Sound Healing Circle (1st Wednesday of each month), the latter normally taking place at Hadfield Hall, Glossop, but at the moment this is delivered online due to the current pandemic. Rhiannon and Masha are both tutors for the College of Sound Healing - they teach a Sacred Chants and Healing Mantras workshop once in a while, and Masha has developed a Trauma Awareness training specifically for sound healing practitioners and has been delivering it in various locations around the country.
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 £50, or £60 for couples. Discounts may be available if you are on low income. To enquire or book an appointment, contact Masha by email masha@practicalhappiness.co.uk
Group Gong Bath Meditations
Individual Gong Healing Sessions
Individual Gong Healing Sessions
These take place at The Sand & Sound Centre, and occasionally at other venues. Standard fee for a place in the group gong bath is £15, and discounts may be available if you are on low income. See the currently available dates on the Training & Events page.
Sound Healing Circle
Individual Gong Healing Sessions
Sound Healing Circle
The Sound Healing Circle usually takes place on 1st Wednesday of every month (except January and August) at Hadfield Hall, and is facilitated by Rhiannon Becque. At the moment this is delivered online because of the current quarantine restrictions. To enquire or book your place, contact Rhiannon rhiannon@gillbeque.co.uk
Drumming Circle
Individual Drum Healing Sessions
Sound Healing Circle
The Drumming Circle takes place on 3rd Wednesday of every month (except August), 7.30-9pm, at The Sand & Sound Centre - and occasionally outdoors in good weather. Any type of drum is welcome - we normally have some available to borrow, though not during the current pandemic. Suggested contribution is £5 or £3, depending on what you can afford. To enquire or book your place email Masha masha@practicalhappiness.co.uk
Individual Drum Healing Sessions
Individual Drum Healing Sessions
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
Online Sound Healing Events
Individual Drum Healing Sessions
Individual Drum Healing Sessions
Throughout the lockdown of 2020, Masha offered regular weekly online Gong Meditations, daily Garden River Meditations and occasionally other events on her Facebook page. These are still offered occasionally, and all the recordings of previous meditations and events can be accessed for free on Masha's Sand & Sound Centre Facebook page
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