Summer Solstice All Night Gong Puja, 22 June, Richmond
Sleep with the gongs at our All night Gong Puja as we play gongs through the night for the Summer Solstice and Strawberry Moon.
The Summer Solstice is a time of celebrating the light as it is the beginning of the astrological Summer. It is a magical time to bring in wishes and prayers. A ceremonial altar will be created as a focal point for prayers and intention.
We commence with an opening solstice ceremony and meditation followed by continuous gongs through the night. You will awaken at sunrise to the sound of beautiful delicate instruments.
We will draw upon the harmonic frequencies of various planetary gongs and other magical instruments to cocoon you into a deep state of bliss and relaxation in a beautiful sacred space.
Sound and Gong Baths are said to bring many benefits including bringing inner stillness where deep healing can occur. They can also strengthen the nervous system and balance the chakras thereby increasing energy/vitality and alleviating stress.
The Gong Puja was created by Grand Gong Master Don Conreaux where the gongs are continuously played throughout the night for 7.5 hours (equivalent to 10 x 45min back to back gong baths) which is said to be a complete sound journey for shifting blockages and bringing in divine, powerful healing.
Chetna will be leading the Gong Puja and is an experienced Reiki Master, Moon Mother and Gong/Sound Healing Practitioner.
We are collaborating with some very gifted and experienced Gong/Sound Healing Practitioners to create this collective magical experience.
The church dates back to 1896 and has a beautiful apse and stained glass to create beautiful reflective colours as we play the gongs. The church also has incredible acoustics which is perfect for sound healing in a sacred space.
Address: Richmond Unitarian Church, Ormond Road, Richmond, TW10 6TH (Side Entrance)
Price: £88 (a gift voucher for this event can be purchased here). If you do not have paypal tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Date: 22 June 2024 at 8.30pm (Doors will close at 9pm)
Time: 8.30pm Doors Open, 9.00pm Opening Ceremony followed by gongs though the night until sunrise at 6.00am followed by a closing ceremony and tea/light snacks. 7.00am Departure.
Please wear comfortable, warm clothing and bring water, blankets, yoga mats or airbed, cushions, eye masks, etc. to feel comfortable through the night as you will be undoubtedly be drifting in and out of sleep trance.
There is no parking at the church however there are plenty of car parks in Richmond. The church is close to Richmond Bridge and is within walking distance from Richmond train/tube station.
Precautions: Tinnitus, Pacemaker, Pregnancy, Epilepsy, Severe Mental Health Disorders. Do not consume alcohol, recreational drugs or too much caffeine before attending a gong bath.