Full Moon Gong Bath - Friday 8 August

Join us for a two hour Gong Bath to relax and revitalize your mind, body, and spirit.

Join us for a celebration of the Full Moon in Aquarius. The Aquarius Full Moon emphasizes the importance of independence, along with the essence of teamwork, community, and collective spirit. This is a moment for awakening to our connections with others and responding to our humanitarian instincts.

This event takes place at Ensomble Studio and is an opportunity to delve deeper with a longer ceremony and fewer people.

The sound journey will commence with a smoke smudge to clear stagnant energies before we start. Then we will share some blue lotus tea**, engage in some breath work to clear the mind and then embark on a journey with the gongs and other instruments. Afterwards there will be some time to journal, pick an oracle card, share with others, and enjoy some herbal tea and chocolate before leaving.

If you've never been to a sound ceremony or gong bath, here is a little more information: gong baths promote relaxation, reduce stress, and can stimulate altered states of consciousness. Benefits include relief from anxiety, better sleep, released emotional blockages, and improved focus. They also help slow down heart and respiration rates, and increase nitric oxide levels. Entrainment, or synchronizing brainwaves with gong frequencies, can create overall harmony within the body. You will hear sounds from the gongs, as well as other instruments, such as Himalayan singing bowls, flutes, crystal singing bowls, rattles, and chimes amongst others. No two ceremonies are quite the same.

The venue has a capacity of six people, so early booking recommended.

“Listen to the sound of waves within you.” Rumi

Testimonials:

Ricky - Just had my first-ever Gong Bath with the incredible Philip, at Ensomble and it was everything I didn’t know I needed. On the eve of the year’s first full moon, I felt transported—physically, mentally, and spiritually. The deep healing for my nervous system brought a peacefulness, clarity of mind, and grounded sense of well-being that I’ll carry forward with so much gratitude. Highly recommend this experience to anyone seeking profound restoration and balance.

Cherice - The full moon gong bath I did with Philip was absolutely wonderful. I had never come across Philip or his work until it popped up on Eventbrite. I felt intuitively guided to go and I’m so glad I did! It was a deeply nourishing and powerful evening that helped me move through some big things I was processing. Philip holds space so beautifully and I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to experience some deep healing for their nervous system.

Joana - I’ve been going to Philip's Gong Baths for just over a year and they have become part of my wellness routine. Philip is the most genuine, kind, calming person and his musical skills are incredible! So beautiful! He also has the most unusual instruments.If you are looking for a bit of time out and calm, go to one of his sessions! I would highly recommend it.

Bert - My breath was singing with the gongs. I could breathe and let the sound carry me and let go. As a health worker, stressful situations and environments have an effect on one's body. They have a certain vibration, and that vibration can be changed by listening to the gongs. It just realigns your body into being more relaxed and takes you back to the origin.

What you need to know:

* Arrive on time - I will meet you at the corner of Birkbeck and Grove House Roads from 6.50pm unti 7pm to guide you to the entrance of the studio which is a little tricky to find. Once started, the doors of the venue will be closed and late comers will not be able to enter.

* Mattresses, pillows, blankets are provided, but feel free to bring your own if you so wish.

* Wear comfortable, warm clothing, as body temperature tends to drop in states of relaxation.

* Warm socks recommended as you are kindly requested to remove shoes before entering the gong space.

* Avoid drinking alcohol, caffeine and eating a heavy meal before the event.

* Avoid wearing noisy jewelry and strong perfumes

* Bring a journal if you would like to take some time to reflect on your experience afterwards.

* Unfortunately refunds and transfers are not possible.

Important health information:

By booking this event, you are agreeing that it is safe for you and that you take responsibility for your own well-being. Please read the following contraindications BEFORE purchasing a ticket:

* Gong Baths are not a replacement for medical treatment and we do not make any medical claims about its use.

* If you have epilepsy, please check with your doctor before attending as some rare forms of epilepsy can be triggered by sound.

* If you are pregnant, gong meditation should be safe but please do your own research to make sure you are comfortable and let us know if you are pregnant. General advice is to avoid during first trimester.

* If you have severe or clinical mental health disorders, please check with your doctor or mental health professional to make sure the event's activities will be safe for you.

* If you have any implants or plates in your body (such as metal plates, pins, or ball joints), please check with a medical professional before attending

** Blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is a type of water lily that is native to Egypt and certain regions in Asia. It is known to have a calming effect, promote sleep and lucid dreams, and has been used as an aphrodisiac. At high concentrations it can have psychoactive properties. Not recommended for those that are pregnant, breastfeeding, or those taking dopamine-related medication or dealing with serious medical issues.

If you have any questions, please email me at least one day before the event on philip@ensomble.org

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Practitioner information:

Philip trained as a classical pianist and taught music for twenty years before feeling a call to change focus and delve into the therapeutic and healing aspects of sound. He holds a sound therapy diploma in gongs, Himalayan bowls, and crystal bowls from the British Academy of Sound Therapy and another diploma in sound healing from the College of Sound Healing under gong master Sheila Whittaker. He has also received advanced training from maestra Yin Xiong in South Africa and completed a Gong Meditation course with Yogi Mehtab Benton in the USA. Operating from his Ensomble Studio in Crouch End, North London, he works with individual clients, tailoring sessions to their specific needs. He also is a qualified Life Alignment practitioner, and combines this modality with sound, helping clients release energetic blocks that are holding them back in life. He enjoys collaborating with fellow musicians, and is particularly passionate about introducing schools to the benefits of sound therapy.