The ancient practice of gong therapy

Gong meditation is an ancient practice that promotes healing through the medium of sound. Martha Collard runs a therapy centre in Hong Kong, and says the gongs can improve mental well-being and reduce stress.
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[@sacredsoundliving3659]

The sound of the gong can be very relaxing and they can be very effective in entraining the "theta" state in people. However, it's not just the gong, but also how the gong is played...especially when you start using more than one instrument at a time. Bad gong playing can cause more stress than relaxation in some people. Glad to see you are introducing it as a way to help people relax and recover from serious illness.

[@lemonmochi8669]

this is so true i went for a gong therapy session and the sound was so loud crashing and agitating my heart rate increased and stayed that way after

[@brianmelody8930]

That's like $100k worth of Gong heaven in that room!

[@bigdifferencemusicgroup]

This is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@jameschristiansson3137]

Impressive set of gongs you've got there, Martha.

[@Portablealien1]

✨awesome

[@hutchmusician]

Expert gong playing is certainly relaxing, but this is just clumsy smashing. Look up some expert players to see how that array of beautiful instruments should really be used.

[@midasmirto7265]

u know there's a bossed gong that sounds more mellower

[@kp-da]

I understand that sound therapy has benefits for some people, but we have got to be careful not to spread misinformation. People who are prone to headaches and seizures of course need to proceed with caution

[@safif6252]

Therapy doesn't exist when your trying to sleep with sound in the background

[@jaynehanson9306]

Oh please! Seriously???!!!

[@jimlanpheer5281]

Yes, REALLY! I work with groups and the response i get from folks who come is life-changing.... for them AND for me!

[@scratchd0g]

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