Summer Solstice Gong Bath and Flower Ceremony
About this Event
Celebrate the light of the Summer Solstice.
Join us for a deeply restorative evening honouring the energy of the Summer Solstice—the longest day of the year and a powerful moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewal.
This special gathering begins with a beautiful Flower Ceremony, where we come together in mindful connection, setting intentions and celebrating growth, abundance, and the beauty of the season. Through the symbolic offering of flowers, we create a shared space of gratitude, community, and heartfelt presence. You will create your own eco friendly prayer bundle to take away with you to release into the river at sunset.
We will then be guided into a deeply immersive Gong Bath, allowing the rich vibrations of the gong and accompanying sound instruments to support relaxation, release, and inner balance. As the sounds wash over you, you are invited to rest, restore, and reconnect with yourself.
What to Expect
- A welcoming and nurturing space
- Guided Summer Solstice intention setting
- A ceremonial flower offering and blessing
- Deep relaxation through a restorative gong bath
- Time for reflection, renewal, and connection
About the Summer Solstice
The summer solstice is the longest day where the sun reaches it’s greatest strength a symbol of life force. It is a time of light, abundance, growth and personal renewal.
Benefits of a Gong Bath & Sound Healing
Gong and sound baths are known for their powerful relaxing and restorative effects. Benefits can include: Deep relaxation and stress relief. Calming and strengthening the nervous system. Improved sleep and emotional balance. Increased energy and vitality. Chakra balancing and energetic alignment. Mental clarity and inner stillness. A space where deep healing can naturally occur.
Gong baths are often described as a meditation through sound, where the vibrations of the gongs help quiet the mind and bring the body into a restorative state.
About Chetna – Gong Master & Sound Healing Practitioner
Chetna (founder of Aatma Holistic) is a highly experienced Gong Master, Reiki Master and holistic healing practitioner with over 20 years of training and practice across multiple healing modalities. She regularly facilitates gong baths, sound healing events, workshops and retreats across the UK supporting individuals on their journey toward wellbeing, relaxation and spiritual connection.
Venue
Richmond Unitarian Church, Ormond Road, Richmond, London TW10 6TH (Side Entrance).
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.
Getting there: Short walk from Richmond train station. Several bus routes along George Street. Public car parks nearby. No parking at the venue.
Date & Time
Sunday 21 June 2026 at 6.30pm - 8.15pm (Doors open 6.15pm)
What to Bring and Wear at a Gong Bath
To feel fully comfortable during the sound bath meditation, please wear warm, comfortable clothing as the body can cool during deep relaxation. Yoga Mats and blankets are provided however you may prefer to bring your own. Airbeds are available for hire for £8 if you find it uncomfortable to use a yoga mat (advance notice is required for airbeds as we will need to inflate them)
Herbal tea and water will be available.
Important Precautions
Gong baths may not be suitable for everyone. Precautions: Tinnitus, Pacemaker, Epilepsy, Pregnancy or Severe mental health conditions
Please avoid alcohol, recreational drugs or excessive caffeine before attending the session.
If you are unsure whether a sound bath or gong meditation is suitable for you, please consult your healthcare professional or contact us beforehand.
Whether you are seeking stillness, inspiration, or simply an opportunity to pause and reconnect, this Summer Solstice experience offers a beautiful way to honor this sacred turning point of the year.
Where is it happening?
GBP 36.46 to GBP 44.04
