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We celebrate the autumn equinox on Friday 24th so that those who are working can benefit for the weekend.
The autumnal equinox marks the first day of autumn and this year, the equinox falls on September 22nd, which is a day when nighttime and daytime are roughly equal.
Astronomically, on the day of the equinox, the Sun crosses the celestial equator and the days start to grow shorter. Spiritually, there is also a lot happening during this time as the ebb and flow of energies shifts with the seasons.
This evening will start with some meditation and drumming before settling down for the night at 11pm. Mats, bolsters, blankets and cushions will be provided but if you have a camping mattress, it may be an idea to bring it to provide extra padding. Extra blankets will be given to those who wish to pad up their mats.
The gong bath finishes at 6.30am on 25th and then we gather around the fire with our own individual intention and can join in the drumming with Tim. A cooked breakfast is provided after this and you will leave fully restored and refreshed and brimming with vim! Those that come every year often say how the time passes very quickly as they fell asleep and the state of relaxation reached, even if it doesn’t include sleep is immensely restorative. You will have more energy than usual on Saturday morning and even go to work if this is required.
The history of sound for healing can be traced back thousands of years to the ancient Egyptians, Australia’s Aborigines and the Greek philosopher Pythagoras, the "Father of Mathematics" who utilised sound to treat mind and body ailments. This is a unique opportunity to bathe in the wide frequencies of the gongs for 7 1/2 hours.
£50.
In addition to this, there is the opportunity to have gong training for 3 hours from 6.30pm -9.30pm and then the option to play for 1/2 hour with Tim at your side during the puja. This will be like 1-2-1 tuition and you will learn basic strokes and how to use mallets, use different areas of the gong to change resonance, use a flumi and much more.
Cost £35. Please bring your own supper and this can be heated up in the kitchen.
Hot drinks and refreshments are provided before the training and the puja.