Locations for Kingston Sound Baths, Yoga, Cacao and Special workshops
Kingston, Yoga and Gong, Sunday, Kingston Rowing Club, The Boat House, Lower Ham Rd, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5AU (please check Meeup or call us for dates)
Kingston, Cacao, Yoga and Gong, Sunday, Quaker center, Fairfield E, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2PT (please check Meeup or call us for dates)
One hour of yoga costs £12. One hour of gong costs £12. Two hours of Yoga and gong costs £20. Our special workshops vary in price – please see Meetup. You can pay by bank transfer or on arrival, our only request; please let us know how many people are coming. If you would like to book a spot or have any questions, please call us on 01932 880 712
Gong Bath: De-stress and Relax
Our events are called gong baths which are also known as sound baths – each relaxation session starts with a simple mindfulness exercise followed by bathing participants in particular sound frequencies. The NHS is increasingly using music and sound therapy, and new scientific studies are demonstrating how sound vibration can help stress, tension, and other conditions. (Please see our Sound Therapy section for more information on the science).
These sessions are designed to help release stress built up over a busy week. We want to give you a time out, somewhere to relax and recharge for the coming week. We have received some wonderful feedback about our events, many of our members are now attending on a weekly basis.
Dates, booking and more information: http://www.meetup.com/The-Alchemy-of-Sound-South-West-London-and-Surrey/
Sample review from Meetup
“First class. Excellence, efficiency and professionalism, with warmth and friendliness from two gong experts in Gary and Olga Evans, who explained everything well at the beginning, and made us all feel very relaxed and at ease, so we knew what to expect. There was humour in the education and a phenomenally wonderful group of very warm and caring attendees. If every gathering was a good as this, the world would become perfect overnight. Very highly recommended. ” Mercedes
Meetup reviews are here: https://www.meetup.com/The-Alchemy-of-Sound-South-West-London-and-Surrey/about/comments/?op=all
Traditional Himalayan Style Yoga
Trained in India, we are teaching traditional Himalayan style yoga. Yoga is a balance between mind, body, and spirit. Our yoga practices combine all three elements – physical workout in the form of yoga postures; exercises to extend vital force (also known as prana or chi/ki) – pranayama; and spiritual practices – in the form of mantra repetition and concentration on internal states of consciousness throughout the practice.
Dates, booking and more information: https://www.meetup.com/The-Alchemy-of-Sound-South-West-London-and-Surrey/
Sample review from Meetup
“An unbelievable experience, very relaxing and rejuvenating. I was also very happy to share the experience with a wonderful group of like-minded friendly people. Thank you! Will be back for more soon.” Irina
Meetup reviews are here: https://www.meetup.com/The-Alchemy-of-Sound-South-West-London-and-Surrey/about/comments/?op=all
Cacao Ceremonies
These events combine the benefits of a cacao ceremony with a gong bath, facilitating the feeling of relaxation and heart-opening, but also helping you get rid of things that no longer serve you, cleanse and purify your body and mind, and realign you with your true self. Cacao ceremonies offer a potentially deeper experience and have a more spiritual flavour than our other sessions. Cacao is not suitable for anyone with chocolate or nut allergies, heart conditions or anyone taking SSRI anti-depressant medication.
We believe that in our cacao ceremonies, we use one of the finest quality raw fair trade ceremonial cacao, which is grown organically and traditionally by Ashaninka Tribe in central Peru.
Dates, booking and more information: https://www.meetup.com/The-Alchemy-of-Sound-South-West-London-and-Surrey/
Meetup reviews are here: https://www.meetup.com/The-Alchemy-of-Sound-South-West-London-and-Surrey/about/comments/?op=all
You may also like our Forest Bathing events
Our leisurely Nature Therapy walks are carried out in Surrey Wildlife Trust nature reserves across the county.
June 2018: Our events are running at Newlands Corner, Guildford and cost £14 for 2 hours or £20 for 3 hours.
ABOUT FOREST BATHING & NATURE THERAPY:
Nature Therapy, as defined and practiced by Holistic Healing Therapy, is a type of relaxation involving spending time in nature to promote health and well-being. We combine different practices including mindfulness, grounding, and natural aromatherapy; using short exercises we also encourage the development and use of various senses. We aim to give you an opportunity to stop and look at life from a larger perspective. We have been inspired by forest bathing, currently widely practiced for its therapeutic properties in Japan and the USA.
In Japan, a forest bathing trip is called Shinrin-yoku.
“A forest bathing trip involves visiting a forest for relaxation and recreation while breathing in (wood essential oils). Incorporating forest bathing trips into a good lifestyle was first proposed in 1982 by the Forest Agency of Japan. It has now become a recognized relaxation and/or stress management activity in Japan.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_bathing
Some of the scientifically proven benefits of spending time in nature include reduced stress levels, stronger immune system response, and a stabilised cortisol cycle. You can read more about the benefits of Nature Therapy on our website.
Dates, booking and more information: http://www.meetup.com/Nature-Therapy-Walks-in-Surrey/
Also available: Private sessions and tuition. Yoga, Reiki, Reiki Teaching, Sound Therapy, Meditation and Mindfulness
For more information on the above, please view “Our Services” tab at the top of this page.