S2 Ep7: G is for Gong Bath

Holistic Jam with Anita Denise

In this episode, Anita discusses a beginners guide to:

• What a gong bath is?
• What the benefits are?
• What to expect?

Gong baths are highly rejuvenating for the body and bring about an overall sense of relaxation, which can reduce stress as well as help develop a better ability to cope with stress, help move emotional blockages from trauma, and even stimulate altered states of consciousness. They may also encourage greater overall stillness and contentment.
What is a gong bath?
A gong bath is a form of sound healing meditation growing in popularity as a modern healing technique. It is referred to as a bath due to participants being immersed in the vibrations of the instruments during a session. No knowledge or experience is required and it can be viewed as a form of meditation accessible to everyone.
What are the benefits of a gong bath?
The sound of a gong helps the brain reach deep relaxation – specifically the delta and theta brain wave states, which are the slowest brain waves in humans. We tend to reach these states during daydreaming or deep sleep, and they are known to aid relaxation, creativity and natural healing. Your brain will find it challenging to follow the sounds of the gong, so you will likely enter a deep meditative state at least once during the session.
What should I expect during a gong bath?
Each person’s experience is, of course, unique! As gong baths are a mode of meditation through which the mind can become quiet, you may find that inspiration, new ideas, or breakthroughs come to you. You might like to have a journal with you to write down these thoughts afterwards.
Sound healing can alleviate or cure many conditions such as:
– Anxiety disorder
– Stress
– Pain
– PTSD
– Mood swings or negative emotions
– Depression
– Psychological and behavioural disorders
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