Good Vibes Gong Bath - Spirit of the Sky

What is a Gong Bath, and What Should I Expect?

A Gong Bath is a relatively modern healing technique, based on ancient techniques and instruments that date back thousands of years. The effects of Sound Healing are well documented and have been known for many years. It is referred to as a Bath as guests are immersed in High Vibrations from the instruments during a session, so no clothes to remove or getting wet. Having a Gong Bath can feel different for everyone, and also different every time you have one.

The haunting magical sounds from the gong can quickly entrain our brainwaves to slow down from the normal waking "Beta state" into the lower "Alpha" and "Theta" states and for many the journey will take them even deeper into the "Delta". state. These altered states of consciousness are well researched and shown to trigger the release of several happy hormones and chemicals by the brain to reduce tension and stress, improve blood pressure, elevate our moods, calming our minds, whilst promoting healing and wellbeing. Coupled with our increased vibrational rate help connect us to our higher selves and even the universe.

My advice is to come with an open mind and heart, and expect the unexpected.

It has almost all the benefits associated with meditation, but with the minimal effort on your part. In fact the only effort is where Micheal guides you into Qigongs simple, yet powerful Healing Smile, at our lungs first then at our heart, and a different method of breathing, where for the first few minutes we use a double breath in and a long deep breath out, then its normal breathing and just going with the flow, you can even fall asleep and still receive the benefits.

A Different Vibe Every Time

A Special and Magical Journey

You are invited onto a very special and magical journey, one that will invoke your inner senses while calming,soothing and balancing your mind and body. Your destination is a place where wellbeing, relaxation and healing abide, a place where altered states of consciousness, plus high vibrational healing energy await you, and each journey promises to be different and different for everyone else.

Micheal's Gong Space will have been prepared for you, and will be brimming with Happy, Positive, Healing Energy. These journey's can resemble a day dream, where your mind can feel as if it is miles away from your body, but you're always safe and connected. Some of the photos I have on my web site and here on Eventbrite have been inspired by the journeys of many of my guests over the last few years. Your journey Time itself can become strangely distorted, for some, time will feel longer, while for others it may feel shorter. As the journey continues each of us will experience the transformational abilities of the Gong and Reiki being received and assimilated into our energy system. All the good things coming your way are of a benevolent nature, full of love, healing and positive intentions.

Eventually the session comes to an end. And as you slowly come back down to Earth, your body will be waiting for you, but it will feel strangely different. Less Stressed, More Calm, Balanced, Uplifted and Energised. Most people say they Feel Lighter, and Happier, having Sensed and Felt the Warmth and Love of the Universe.

Where will your journey take you?

Your Healing Journey Begins

Fasten your seat belts and prepare to enjoy the experience. Once you are comfortable and settled Micheal will give a brief introduction and set the intention, which you can repeat, or you can choose your own.

As you close your eyes, Micheal will begin playing the koshi chimes, to calm and relax your mind and body with the soothing notes, as he guides you with Deep belly breathing which uses two breaths in and a long deep breath out. This will remove more C02 (Carbon Dioxide) from your body than any other breathing method, together with any any stale stagnant energy that has been trapped in your body. This method is also more effective in lowering tension, stress, and anxiety, as well as your blood pressure and providing more relaxation for your body.

The deep breathing will help slow your brain waves from Beta, to Alpha, while having a direct positive effect on the vagus nerve causing your parasympathetic nervous system to relax the bodies main organs.

The crystals you will be holding have been Reikied so you will receive both Crystal and Reiki healing energy for as long as you hold them.

.A Gong Bath offers almost all the benefits of meditation but with minimal effort on your part

Micheal's short guided meditation will be Qigongs Healing smile, which will initially send healing energy directly into your lungs and heart, but you are free to carry on using this for any other organs or areas of your body you want to concentrate on.He will then encourage you to begin thinking of happy places where you have been before, or places you have seen on TV or read about. During the Gong Bath you will be transported on what may seem like many different journeys where you may feel the connection with your higher self, the universe, or even the Creator of all things. These connections produce profound levels of peace and calmness as well as unconditional absolute Love.

As Micheal intuitively begins to play the three Gongs your brainwaves will slow further taking you beyond Alpha into Theta and possibly Delta.

Now you will absorb the healing energy from the Gongs flowing into and through every part of your body. If you prefer you can focus on your slow rhythmic breathing during the session, or you can even allow yourself to fall asleep if you want, and you will still receive all the benefits. Many people cycle through each of these.

This session uses all three of my Gongs to totally immerse your body in wave after wave of healing sounds and high vibrations.. These enter your body not only through the ears, but through your entire body.Your bodies vibrational rate will begin to rise, to match the higher vibrations from the Sound, Crystals, and Reiki. As this happens any harmful negative energy in your body will begin to collapse, and fall away and this will initiate your body to begin healing itself.

Your levels of calm and relaxation will increase, plus the soothing of your nervous system, strengthening your immune and energy systems and as your brain waves slow down your brain will release a host of hormones to make you feel good, happy and uplifted. They can even help reduce pain.

Micheal incorporates periods of silence known as "Sandhya" between the sounds, in order to help your mind gradually process and release any negative experiences,and feelings.

You Have Been Gonged

The session eventually comes to an end, as the Gongs fall silent. This is not an empty silence however, it is a sacred silence created by the gong sounds fading away, full of intense profound healing power, many people find this part of the session the most powerful. You have now Been Gonged. As energy blockages are removed,your energy improved and your vibrational rate increased, all help your body initiate its own healing, right down to the cellular level.

Did you Know once you have purchased 6 tickets for my events your next one is Free

Booking Your Place. Tuesday Evenings and Now on Thursday Mornings

This Good Vibes Gong Bath is at my Gong Studio at Chase Farm, near Blyth. It is available throughout the year most Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8pm, and on some Thursday mornings between 11 - 12 noon. Tickets are £15 each (plus Eventbrite fee of £1.96) and there is a choice of three diferrent tickets, (all the same price), You can choose my comfortable Chaise Longue sofa, a Yoga Mat for traditionalists, or my comfortable Reclined padded chair and separate footstool, see above photo.

This later option may be better suited for those with mobility issues, or those prefer to be in an upright position rather than being horizontal. There is no need to bring anything as I have plenty of cushions, blankets, to keep you warm and toasty throughout the session. If you book then find you need to cancel i'll offer you a Free Refund or Transfer up to one day before the event.

Car parking is available for up to three cars on our drive and in front of the house. When you receive your tickets from Eventbrite it will show our full postal address.

Experiencing Energies

It is possible for some people to experience very brief moments of anxiety, grief or sadness while harmful negative energies begin to collapse, and fall away and this is perfectly normal and beneficial to maintain our mental health. Should this happen there are several things you can do to minimise any negative effects.. You can restart your deep belly breaths and or the Healing Smile at any point which will help to re-ground you, and minimise any anxieties or other negative feelings. Micheal incorporates periods of silence or "Sandhya" between the sounds, in order to help your mind process and release any negative experiences,and feelings.

After you return home Micheal will send everyone a Free Distance Crystal, Reiki Healing session each evening between 8 - 9pm starting the following evening for 7 days.

The 7 Crystal Reiki healing sessions you will receive afterwards, will also help greatly to completely re balance you and your energy.These additional sessions can be of particular help when someone experiences some sadness, grief, and anxiety. These negative aspects should all be viewed in a positive light as it indicates that the 4 energies are working to heal and restore your body and mind.

The Gongs

Gong sound therapy has been practiced for thousands of years, and Gongs were one of the first instruments to be used here on the Earth. The Gongs are played with a variety of mallets, and styles of play to avoid overly producing a monotonous rhythm. the sounds of the gongs can be both magical and haunting, and help connect us to the universe, and for many the creator of all things. Gong baths offer a psycho-acoustic gateway to a heightened state of consciousnesses, and awareness as the sound frequencies surpass the intellectual part of the brain before travelling to the core of the bodies cellular system where the healing qualities can be fully absorbed. This session uses my two Wind Gongs as well as my Chau Gong to produce a vast array of calming tones and haunting mystical overtones.

These haunting magical sounds from the gong can quickly entrain our brainwaves to slow down from the normal waking "Beta state" into the lower "Alpha" and "Theta" states and for many the journey will take them even deeper into the "Delta". state. These altered states of consciousness are well researched and shown to trigger the release of several happy hormones and chemicals by the brain to reduce tension and stress, improve blood pressure, elevate our moods, calming our minds, whilst promoting healing and wellbeing. Coupled with our increased vibrational rate help connect us to our higher selves and even the universe.

Is It Safe For Me?

Taking part in a combined Sound, Crystal,Reiki and Chi Kung healing session is considered safe for most people, regardless of age or fitness level, and my sessions are open to anyone from 18 years of age. Teenagers of 16 to 17 may attend with a parent.

Purely as a precautionary measure it is not recommended if you are pregnant, or have a pacemaker, epilepsy, seizures. Or if you have schizophrenia or Bipolar. If you are in any doubt about any of your medical conditions please speak with your Consultant, GP or Practice Manager first.

Please avoid any heavy meals or alcohol prior to, and after your Gong bath.

What Some Attendendees have said;

Total relaxation, in a very relaxing environment. The class enables you to switch off your mind completely (which is something not to be underestimated in these times). Immediately after the class my whole body felt invigorated, and my persona and general outlook on life was so much more sunny and bright for the weeks that followed. I felt that the class was a complete cleansing experience of my mind, body and soul and I would highly recommend it to everyone to give it a go." J.B. Newcastle Upon Tyne.

What a total chill out. I wouldn't have believed I could have relaxed to this degree. N.S. Bedlington, Northumberland.

My body felt as if was floating away, but in a nice way. Then my ear popped and it was if all my stress came out in one go, I felt great after that. D.C. South Shields. Tyne and Wear.

What an experience, I have meditated and practised yoga for years, but I wasn't prepared for this. It totally blew me away. K.W. Morpeth, Northumberland.

I came with my friend, and we were both a little sceptical at first, but as the session progressed my mind just drifted away to somewhere else. It certainly exceeded all my expectations. My friend said she has never felt so relaxed. We will both be back. H.T. Fenham, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Earlier this year I lost my connection and faith after my father passed away, and I hoped this session would somehow re-connect me, and restore my faith. It did, thank you so much Michael, I couldn't have asked for more. P.D. Felling, Gateshead.

I attended Michael’s gong bath session at Seaton Sluice. I’ve done gong and sound baths before but this was my best experience yet. If you’ve not tried it before I would definitely recommend, it’s very relaxing and hard to put into words how it makes you feel. Perfect start to a Saturday. A.S Newcastle

Michael is a great therapist. He is warm, friendly and above all, professional. I had a taste of my first ever Gong Bath yesterday. No water or nudity is involved! I lay on a couch feeling comfortable and secure while Michael created the most amazing healing sounds using a single Gong. I was transported to a place of bliss carried on the wings of the sound vibration. A very relaxing session came to an end and I needed some time to feel grounded again. Michael made me a cup of soothing herbal tea and I gradually returned to the land of living. I would highly recommend a session of Gong Bath therapy with Michael Fothergill R.S-A Newcastle Upon Tyne

Couldn’t agree more I too felt uplifted and energised following this session Would recommend this man without hesitation. His sound gong session was amazing and I can’t wait for the next one. C.W Stanley Co Durham

Its was lovely to see Michael today, had a gong bath treatment. I wasnt too sure what to expect, it was relaxing, through out the treatment. I suffer with slight back pain and has been on going for a while. I have found since having the gong bath my back feels so much better, i am so chilled. I would definitely recommend trying this. The experience is lovely and will be having more gong baths. Thank you Michael T.L Northumberland

The sound bath on Saturday was an amazing experience. So calming I was chilled out for the rest of the day. I will definitely be going again. L.F Northumberland

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