What to Expect with a Gongster Meditation
BEFORE a Gong Meditation
The sound healing of the Gong uses vibration, which enters every cell of the body for healing and release. These frequencies bring together the 5 senses, elevating us above them. Our bodies are energy and our organs operate at a certain frequency. The gongs vibration will entrain to what is needed for optimal health, and remove toxins that do not belong.
Everyone experiences the gong differently (physical, auditory, and/or visual). Some people laugh, sneeze, cough, cry, twitch, or snore… There is no right or wrong! The gong raises your vibration, while gently meeting you where you are.
In the first few minutes, get comfortable either laying down (preferred) or sitting. If you feel the urge to move during the meditation, try to stay still and breathe through it! This is just our ego objecting to letting go. And it can also indicate you are on the verge of a breakthrough or a release.
Feel free to open your eyes if you need to peek, but you will receive more benefit with eyes closed as your other senses will be heightened. There will be a few minutes of silence after the gong, a time of deep relaxation and expansion, enjoy it! You will be verbally guided back when the time is right.
The Symphonic Gong is a sound-healing instrument and all the sounds of creation are contained within it! Its vibrations reach all frequencies, and all chakras (compared to singing bowls with reach just one chakra and one frequency). My Gongs include a 32” Symphonic. 4 Planetary Gong (Sedna, Nibiru, Venus, and The Flower of Life), a hand held Dance Gong, Ocean Drum, Chimes, Bells, Wind Maker, Free Note, Chrystal Pyramid and other sound instruments.
Planetary Gongs resemble Symphonic Gongs in character, but feature a strong fundamental note tuned to represent a natural harmonic series based on the orbital properties calculated by Hans Cousto. Planet Gongs resonate harmonically with the cycles of the cosmos, communicating to us what has been known since antiquity as the "music of the spheres". Mysterious in sound color, Planet Gongs convey an unusual atmosphere.
The mind cannot predict the sounds of the gong, so the mind gives into the gong, thus slowing the brainwaves. We want to ride the waves between Theta, which is a place of deep relaxation yet awake, and Delta, sleep state. The Gong makes it easy to meditate even for those who find meditation difficult.
We are coming from our cultural stigma of "no pain no gain" thinking and doing, and entering a place of Feeling and Being. This is where all the healing takes place. Our bodies are amazing healers when we stay out of the way. Best of all we get to Relax, Reset, Feel, Be and Belong.
AFTER a Gong Meditation
Make sure you are fully grounded before leaving the room! Drink water, walking barefoot, laughter, and stomping your feet can help. Your vibration has been raised, and these effects will stay with you for several days. Every cell in your body has received a deep massage! And just like after a massage, be sure to drink plenty of water today and over the next few days. This will help to flush out any toxins in your system.
Be aware of any changes in thoughts, emotions, dreams, or intuitions. Also be mindful of any physical changes you may feel in the days ahead. Many people experience deeper sleep for several nights after a gong meditation! Others experience a greater sense of emotional calm, and a harmony in their relationships. The gong is a powerful tool which creates lasting ripples, so just be open to noticing any differences!
If you experience a lot of mental chatter during the meditation, that is ok! It is great to be the observer of this! Just observe. Practicing any form of meditation helps us to quiet the mind and calm the emotions, and we usually see these results over time. The more you practice, the easier it gets!
"Gong's sacred vibrations RESET form the inside molecular structures. Our bodies are full of notes/frequencies like individual players in a symphony. When the symphony is not in tune, it needs a RESET to harmonize the whole. Just like the body, if there is an organ or cellular memory out of tune/ creating dis-harmony. The healing sounds of the gong, trigger a reset in the body when the cells entrain to their natural frequency. When this happens the Symphony becomes RESET back to it's natural state and INTUNE!!!!
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
If you have any questions about the gong, your experiences during the meditation or the effects afterwards, please contact me. I would be happy to answer your questions and hear your experiences. For information on upcoming events please visit the events page. If you are drawn to host a gong meditation in your home or business, or even learn how to lay the gong, I can help you with that as well. Thank you for allowing me to share my passion with you.