SOUND IMMERSION, STILLNESS & DEEP RELAXATION
Gong Healing
An invitation to pause, rest and experience the power of sound.
Sound has a remarkable ability to capture our attention, shift our experience of the present moment and create space away from the demands of everyday life.
Gong Healing is a meditative sound experience in which the rich, resonant tones of the gong create an immersive environment for deep listening, rest and reflection.
Led by Chanan Tej, an experienced gong practitioner, these sessions offer an opportunity to step away from constant activity and allow yourself time simply to be.
What is Gong Healing?
A gong produces a complex range of tones, harmonics and vibrations. As the instrument is played, layers of sound emerge, overlap and gradually fade, creating an experience that can feel quite different from listening to conventional music.
Often referred to as a gong bath or sound immersion, the practice invites you to experience sound without needing to concentrate on a particular task.
Rather than following a melody, you can simply listen, notice and rest as the sounds unfold around you.
Some people experience the session as deeply calming, while others notice changing emotions, physical sensations or a heightened awareness of the present moment. Each person’s experience is individual.
There is no particular response you are expected to achieve.
What to expect during a session
Settling into stillness
A session may begin with a few moments of gentle preparation, allowing you to settle comfortably and shift your attention away from the activity of the day.
Immersive sound
As the gong is played, its changing tones and resonances create a rich soundscape. You are invited to listen and notice the experience without needing to analyse or control it.
Time to rest and reconnect
The session allows space for stillness and reflection. As the sounds fade, there is an opportunity to return gradually to your surroundings and notice how you feel.
A different way to experience relaxation
For many people, slowing down can be surprisingly difficult. Even when the body is resting, the mind may continue planning, worrying or revisiting the events of the day.
A gong immersion provides a different point of attention.
Rather than trying to stop your thoughts, you can allow the changing sounds to become part of your experience, making space for moments of quiet and rest.
The experience does not require previous meditation practice, musical knowledge or any particular spiritual beliefs.
It is simply an invitation to listen.
Gong work with Chanan
Chanan is an experienced gong practitioner whose work is informed by her background in Buddhist psychology, mindfulness, yoga and somatic awareness.
Her interest in the relationship between mind, body and sound has developed alongside her counselling and contemplative practice.
She brings a calm and attentive approach to sound immersion, recognising that each person may experience sound and stillness differently.
Alongside individual gong work, Chanan also co-facilitates group sound immersions, workshops and retreats with Jarek Krzemiński, combining sound with mindfulness, reflection and connection with the natural world.
Individual sessions and group gong baths
Gong experiences may be arranged individually or offered as part of group events, workshops and retreats.
Individual sessions provide a more personal setting, while group gong baths allow participants to share an immersive sound experience within a welcoming environment.
If you are interested in exploring gong work, you are welcome to get in touch to find out about available sessions and upcoming events.
Gong sessions can involve sustained and sometimes intense sound. Please let us know in advance if you have sound sensitivities or any concerns about whether the experience is suitable for you. Gong immersion is a complementary wellbeing practice, not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment.
Experience the power of sound
Whether you are curious about gong meditation for the first time or already enjoy sound immersions, Chanan would be happy to discuss the available options.