Gong Meditation Evening with Joe Summerfield
Schedule
Fri Mar 13 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Worcester House, Petersfield | Petersfield, EN
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Join us for an evening of deep rest, reconnection, and renewal, held in the resonant warmth of artisan gongs.There is something the gong can do that very little else can: played just right, it soothes your body and draws you inward, out of the noise of the everyday, and into the quiet at the centre of yourself. This is an evening designed for that: to offer presence, stillness, and whatever else arises when you give yourself space to simply be.
What the evening holds
We open with a guided meditation, carefully crafted to settle the nervous system and prepare you for the sound journey. Then the gongs speak: a rich, immersive field of vibration, played by a former professional musician across instruments ranging from 22" to 42". You won't need to do anything except arrive, and receive.
We close with time for quiet reflection with organic herbal tea and gentle sharing for those who wish.
Why this is different
With the growing popularity of "sound healing", the quality of what's offered varies enormously. Just as you would choose to go to a concert on the basis of the player rather than simply the instrument - and the gong is an instrument, as any other - so it matters who is playing and what they are doing with it.
Joe brings two things most practitioners don't: extensive experience as a psychotherapist, with a deep understanding of how the nervous system and the psyche respond to altered states; and a previous career as a professional musician, whose instinct for sound and feel for an instrument is woven into every session. The result is something that is as musically crafted as it is therapeutically held.
What science and experience tell us
Gong meditation guides the brain from its waking Beta state down through Alpha into the deep Theta and Delta frequencies - the territory of rest, integration, and healing. Regular access to these states supports reduced anxiety and stress, improved sleep, greater emotional balance, and a clearer, quieter mind. Many people describe a single session as the most deeply rested they have felt in years. There are also physiological benefits from the gong's sheer physical presence: its deep, low-frequency vibrations are felt through the whole body, not just the ears.
Practical details
Duration: approximately 2 hours. Bring whatever you need to be comfortable: a mat, blanket, pillow, and eye mask if you like. Suitable for ages 12+ (please contact Joe in advance for under-16s). Full joining instructions will be sent on booking.
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www.joesummerfield.co.uk/events
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Where is it happening?
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