In these chaotic times, reconnection to seasonal changes becomes more and more important in order to ground oneself into the Earth.

Alicia and Joh - both regulars in their own right at Zen Yoga in Camberwell - have combined forces to deliver an amazing, three hour Solstice celebration featuring the symphonic/Universal gong, Fibonacci pipes, the Earth gong, and the powerful Sun gong - on his first outing since our decent into the winter months began at the end of September.

There will be powerful intention-setting, energy clearing, and guided meditations to attune to the cycle of the seasons and welcome the return of the lengthening of days. Slowly, imperceptibly, the days will now stretch towards the rejuvenation of Spring and the manifestation of new life.

Over the three hours, we will allow ourselves to soften, expand and reconnect, with plenty of time for reflection. We will engage in a simple but powerful Solstice ceremony in which we will welcome the Sun and invite his illumination to light up our lives.

Tickets for the 3 hour session are £30, including the Eventbrite fee. Early booking recommended.

Nothing is required of you at my regular Gong Bath Sound Sanctuary except to turn up, lie down, and chill out. It’s a time in the week when you can give yourself permission to do something only for you; a sanctuary to which you can retreat to refresh and renew your body, mind, and spirit, gently guided by someone who is focused on your wellbeing.

The guided relaxation and meditation will ease you into Alpha and Theta brainwave states, when your brain will match the frequency of the Schumann Resonance, the pulse of the Earth.

No water is involved in a Gong Bath; the pulses of sound cause the cells of the body to vibrate sympathetically with the frequencies produced by the instruments, delivering a massage at a level below conscious awareness - though sometimes this can be felt as tingling sensations in the body.

The effect can be to stimulate a healing response in muscles, joints, and tendons, and - because the brain easily enters a meditative brainwave state, there may also be a reduction in stress responses.

Feel free to bring some crystals if you have them. You may also want to bring a candle in a jar, and if we have enough, we will do the session by candlelight. I recommend you wear warm layers including socks, as body temperature drops quickly in a deeply relaxed state.

Please arrive AT LEAST 10 MINUTES BEFORE the published start time. There may be drop-in attendees as well, and sessions can be very busy, so if you want to pick the best spot, don’t come late! :-) No access is possible when the session is in progress.

Price £30, including the Eventbrite booking fee when booking online. Concessions are available if you are unwaged, a student, or over 60: please add the promo code SolsticeConcession when booking, and bring proof of status when you come along to the event.