Autumn Equinox Yin Yoga + Gong Bath

There are wonderful synergies between yin yoga practice and the gong bath such that, after an hour and a quarter of tranquil, meditative yoga, participants typically share an acuity of hearing – and of being – that can make the ‘gonging’ experience particularly deep and meaningful. On such a pivotal day in the calendar as the autumn equinox, intentions set in the moments after the yin yoga practice ends and the gong bath begins can be very powerful.

why yin yoga?
Yin yoga is a beautiful healing practice giving us a break from our daily busy lifestyle. Being in the yoga poses for a longer time, in stillness, we open the meridian lines and allow the energy (chi) to travel more freely. We become receptive to many aspects of our being, the physical, emotional and spiritual. When followed by a gong meditation we are even more open than before and therefore receptive to its healing qualities. The depth experienced is beyond words and can only be felt on a deep cellular level.

why gong bath?
In a gong bath the cleansing metaphor holds true as the vibrating tones of the gong break through the mental and physical blocks of mind, body and spirit to promote a deep sense of well-being, relaxation and inner peace. The sound of the gong has the effect of timelessness – and of de-materialisation. People often have the experience of floating in space, or in an ocean. Some have inspiring visions or see colours.

More than a musical instrument, the gong is a conduit for vibrational waves of energy, releasing reverberating tones of great fullness and resonance that interact with the human body on a very deep, even cellular level. The gong facilitates deep meditation; it can open all the chakras and enable healing to more readily occur, as the body concentrates on drawing in the sounds it needs to re-align and harmonise itself.

The silence which settles when the gong bath ends is often very profound. Most people emerge from a gong bath feeling extremely relaxed, re-energised and refreshed. The aura, nerve and immune systems seem strengthened and the inner voice of higher consciousness more easily heard.

Notes:
This workshop is open to everyone regardless of previous experience of yoga.

Please wear comfortable clothes for yoga and bring some clothing to keep you warm during the gong bath. Blankets are provided.

register: Please book online or call evolve on 020 7581 4090