What is a Sound Journey?
A Sound Journey has many other names. Gong Bath, Sound Bath, Vibrational Therapy, Harmonic Immersion and so on. One or many sacred instruments are utilized to create a rejuvenating, mind-expanding, healing experience. I lean more toward Sound Journey, because well, it is a journey!
There is something truly magickal about a Sound Journey. The experience is completely different for every single person. Every single time. This is because you are a different person every single time, you have completely different energy and life experiences than the person next to you and it is absolutely impossible to provide the same sounds each time.
The intuitive, unique blend of sacred sounds utilizing the instruments of my choice, which are Gongs, Crystal Singing Bowls, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Voice and more provides a sound scape for you to travel upon where you can experience journey into a deeper sense of who you are, what you are, why you are and what your connection with this planet/universe may be.
What might you experience?
1) You may have many thoughts or visions:
Many people have an expectation that these sound journeys will ease/quiet their minds. This can be far from the case. The sound is essentially opening all aspects of the mind, which can bring about a lot of activity helping one to view life from a a more nonlinear state of mind (seeing many perspectives outside the 'box'). This can bring about a LOT of clarity and resolution to past challenges and can help one to sort out their life priorities. It can also stimulate creativity and bring about epiphanies and new ideas. This is all normal. The meditation 'part' of this is non-attachment and allowing the experience to unfold free from resistance or control.
2) You may see things:
Even though your eyes are closed, there are many visuals that may show up behind your eyes. This is associated with an opening of the 3rd eye. Visuals such as:
-light, colors and shapes
-memories
-people's faces
-journeys through different spaces and times
3) You may experience physical body sensations such as:
-hot/cold
-twitching
-coughing
-sneezing
-humming
-singing
-laughing
-sensation of de-materialization
-sensation of levitation
-tension
-sensation of pain/discomfort in old injury sites
Because the sound is working to help you harmonize your body, heart and mind, it is important to know that many positive changes can happen during and after the sound journey. Your vibration has been raised, therefore, changes in your thinking, your behavior and your ways of life may naturally take place.
What do I have to do?
Lay back and breathe. It's that simple!
What do I need to bring?
You will want to bring something comfy to lay on - blankets, pillows, anything to help you relax and be warm and comfortable.
Other suggestions:
-Drinking water
-Eye cover to block out any remaining light (personal preference!)
-Journal or something to write on. It is nice to be able to track and remember your insight & experience.
Does the Gong conflict with my religious beliefs?
The Gong does not conflict with any religious beliefs. It has been used in many cultures all around the world for many different purposes. My intention is simply to utilize the power of sound/vibration to bring balance, courage and confidence to the heart and mind, and to clear out the negativity that may be holding you back from achieving your dreams. It is your personal choice if you wish to utilize the Gong to connect deeper with your God, your Self, your Universe.