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.
I offer introductory workshops on Sound Therapy with voice and instruments to counsellors, psychotherapists and general public.
I offer chant and mantra workshops, from a brief 1 hour introduction to a whole day.
I teach short workshops on how to create your very own healing song or chant. No previous experience necessary. You can read my article on the topic here.
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
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
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.
The next Gong Bath Meditation will taks place at The Sand & Sound Centre in Hyde, on Thursday 8th May at 7.15pm - 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 (I 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
Please note that there has been very little research on gong healing or sound baths, so these experiences are anecdotal, even though they are reported very regularly by gong session participants.
“Just home after my first session and I loved it so much!! I was hesitant as I really struggle to chill out and switch off so if this can work for me it can work for anyone.”
"My first gong bath - can't think of a better way to spend the first Sunday of the new decade! It made me laugh inside, I felt my body vibrate & feel so much more positive than I usually would on a cold, grey January day!"
“For me Masha's Gong Bath Meditations have been like a rapid track into a very deep meditative state. I do not experience this depth as soon through other practices. I love it!”
"The gong bath meditations help to calm my buzzing mind and help with the anxiety I am feeling at this moment. I find them very relaxing and sleep soundly after.
Masha is a great host and helps you to feel at ease."
“My first gong bath experience - I had no idea what to expect but this was most
special, beautiful and relaxing.”
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 offers a group Gong Bath Meditation approximately once a month. Please bring your own pillow, something to lie on and a blanket. The cost is £16 - you can book your place here.
The monthly Drumming Circle is currently paused. To enquire email Masha masha@practicalhappiness.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 masha@practicalhappiness.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 me if you need to, by email masha@practicalhappiness.co.uk or text 07887 617558.
Chiron Gong
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