Why Gong Therapy Is the Most Relaxing Summer Activity That You've Never Heard Of
Fun Summer Idea: Strike the Gong!
Are you looking for a new relaxing family or group activity? Gong sound therapy is it! Hot summer days often make us feel lazy but we still want to take care of our overall health and wellness. Gong sound therapy is affectionately called, “the lazy (or smart) person’s meditation” since you get the same benefit with zero effort. So it’s perfect for these lazy, hazy summer days. Sitting or lying down, the vibrations of the gong stimulate nerve endings on the skin and give you an internal massage. Also, if you’re looking for activities that allow you to easily social distance, you will be happy to know that gong sound therapy is a zero contact experience. It can be experienced outside, in a studio, or even in your home.
Take a Mental Break with The Entire Family
It is always fun to have a new experience that you can share with friends and family. When you mention the gong, baby boomers may remember the crazy 1970’s “Gong Show”. A gong therapy session is a far cry from that irreverent variety show. It is one of the easiest ways to reduce stress, anxiety and clear your head. Studies have demonstrated that gong therapy can reduce blood pressure and can elevate mood. It also softens the mind’s control, bringing the mind to a meditative, more relaxed state: quite literally a healing musical meditation. It is accessible to everyone.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, supporting your child’s mental health, particularly during the COVID pandemic, is a family affair. That article stresses the importance of ensuring that family schedules include downtime shared by the whole family. Experiencing gong sound therapy as a family supports everyone’s mental health through sound healing. It is also an opportunity for parents to set a good example of living a healthy lifestyle for their children to model. Consider your child’s ability to be still when thinking about booking a gong sound therapy session. A full one-hour session may be best suited for your tween and teenage children.
The Sound of Gong - Restorative Music in Minutes
If you want to learn more about the technology behind the experience, see my blog on Understanding Gong Sound Therapy. Research demonstrates that gong sound therapy can provide deep relaxation thereby reducing blood pressure, anxiety, and chronic pain. It has also been used successfully in substance abuse programs. Since no two gong sessions are the same, each session is also a way to become more mindful, releasing the mind from past and future thoughts.If you still can’t quite imagine what the experience will be like, check out my segment on Good Morning Washington. In a matter of just a few minutes, the host started feeling more relaxed. It was that easy!
You may not be able to reduce the demands in your daily life, but you can strengthen your nervous and glandular systems to be more resilient. Regular gong therapy sessions are a great and easy addition to your individual and family self-care wellness program. Start this summer and make it a fun family experience!
The Sounds of Summer
Fine renewal and rest through a meditative gong sound therapy session for yourself or loved one or entire family.