Gong is the sound that projects you out of your realm to the Infinity.

– Yogi Bhajan

Want to become a gong player, advance your gong playing skills and create profound sound healing experiences with the gong? Join Kirtan Ravi, a Kundalini Yoga teacher and certified Gong Practitioner, for a 4-hour introductory gong training workshop. You’ll learn how to play the gong and explore its uses in meditation, sound healing, and relaxation.

This workshop is excellent for yoga teachers wanting to integrate the gong into their classes or anyone interested in learning more about this powerful and transformational instrument. No previous musical training or experience with the gong is required. This training is open to everyone. We will cover:

The use, science and benefits of the gong in yoga and sound healing

Choosing a gong and caring for your gong

Selecting gong mallets, stands, cases and bags

Tuning in to play the gong and learning to serve the consciousness of the sound current of the gong

Playing techniques: exploring different areas of the gong; playing percussion points; single and combination gong mallet strikes for suspended and hand held gongs; playing sequences; playing enneagrams; controlling volume and working with rhythm; playing from intuition

Preparing a sound healing gong bath: setting up the environment, positioning of gongs, positioning of client(s), beginning a session, building playing sequences, ending a session

Upon completion of this workshop, you will have the necessary skills to play the gong in yoga classes and sound healing practices.

You do not need a gong to attend this training, but if you have one, please bring it!