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All Night GONG CEREMONY // PUJA – Bristol // 19 October 2024
October 19 @ 9:00 PM - October 20 @ 8:00 AM
£88.00
Join us for a night of healing vibrations and deep relaxation at our Gong Puja this autumn.
The Gong Puja offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in healing vibrations. Imagine curling up in the gong space, surrounded by comfy bedding and healing vibrations, from 10 PM until early morning.
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But where does this magical tradition come from?
Grand gong master and our teacher – Don Conreaux received wisdom from his teacher, Yogi Bhajan: 10 consecutive 40-minute gong baths could shift any blockage. Don combined these treatments into an all-night session, infused with ceremony and reverence.
The term “puja” originates from India, where ceremonies mark various traditional and family occasions, as well as honour specific deities. In daily life, pujas are conducted in homes and temples. They remind us that to connect with the divine or our highest self, we need conscious, symbolic actions that bypass our ego mind—devotion plays a crucial role.
What happens at gong ceremony?
During the Gong Puja, we use gongs as instruments to access a place of divine connection and healing. We create a sacred space (a gong temple) by wearing white, cleansing the energetic environment, and incorporating chanting, breathwork, and seasonal symbolism. Multiple players rotate, ensuring continuous meditative gong sounds.
The sheer volume of vibration absorbed during the puja is transformative. At a cellular level, the gong breaks up blockages and removes toxins. Energetically, it restores balance to the subtle body, enhancing the flow of prana (life force). Mentally and emotionally, the gong facilitates subconscious cleansing and spiritual insight.
As for what the Gong Puja will offer you, it’s a mystery. As you surrender to the soothing sounds, you may find yourself entering a state of profound meditation or experiencing a profound sleep like no other, where you are awake in a dream.
Benefits of participating in gong puja
During a gong puja, the benefits of a regular gong bath are amplified. By immersing yourself in the sound vibrations of a gong, you have the opportunity to heal, rebuild, unlock, and address mental, emotional, and physical issues.
Being in a theta state of deep relaxation and mental clarity, you may experience a profound sense of tranquillity and good health.
Additionally, a gong puja can boost energy and vitality. Participants have reported feeling refreshed and prepared to tackle the day, even if they didn’t sleep well during the puja night.
Read more about gong puja and brain waves here.
Is it for you?
Everyone will be welcome to join us. However, the Gong Puja is not necessary recommended for beginners, whether spiritually or in terms of gong healing experience. This profoundly spiritual event holds great transformative power, and attendees ideally should have prior exposure to Gong Baths or other Gong-related events. As a guideline, we recommend attending a minimum of two Gong Baths before experiencing our all night Gong Puja.
Other factors to be considered before signing up for the event:
* You must be over 18
* Not under 3 months pregnant
* Sound sensitive – urge caution with tinnitus.
* Meniere’s disease – sound sensitive.
* Epilepsy
* Severe mental illness (psychosis, schizophrenia, drug dependency).
*PTSD
* Have a pacemaker fitted or metal implants.
If you’re uncertain about participating, feel free to reach out, and we can discuss your suitability and advise you further. Feel free to email us using the below form:
Event overview
On the evening of the 19th October, everybody is welcomed to gather together in the village hall, starting at 9PM, where we set up our sleeping areas, ready for the night ahead.
The event will begin with a sacred circle and the heart opening tea ceremony, creating safe and supportive space for all participants. We will then embark on a guided meditation led by Maria, helping to calm the mind and prepare for the journey ahead.
For a mesmerising 7.5 hours, Magdalena, Maria and Marta will gently play a variety of gongs, following the traditional Gong Puja format. This format involves continuous playing of the gongs throughout the night, creating a symphony of healing vibrations that will wash over you, promoting deep relaxation, restful sleep, stress relief, and inner harmony.
Just after the Gongs cease their resonant symphony, a profound silence envelops the space—a sacred pause known as the assimilation time. It is a moment of integration in silence, where the vibrations settle within us, touching the depths of our being.
In this Shunya, this void of sound, we find stillness and presence. It may last for several minutes, allowing us to absorb the healing frequencies that have danced through our cells. And then, like a gentle rebirth, the ceremony may continue.
In this sacred interlude, we’ll honour the silence, the sound, and the spaces in between.
The Ceremony then will continue after this “Shunya”, or Pregnant Silence with the re-birthing sounds of the Wind Chimes, shruti, singing bowls and chanting.
Before breakfast there will be a balancing Qigong session that will re-set us in the body after a deep journey in sounds.
Finally, we’ll gather up in the morning for a light breakfast, snack together, ready and rested, feeling renewed for the days ahead.
We’ll finish by 8AM.
THE VENUE
Shirehampton Public Hall,
32 Station Road, Shirehampton
BRISTOL, BS11 9TX
Shirehampton Public Hall is in Station Road close to local shops, services and cafes. The number 13 (weekdays only) bus stops outside the door, routes 11, 3 and 4 are five minutes walk away at the village green and the Portway Park and Ride bus stops at Station Road five minutes walk away. It is 10 minutes walk to Shirehampton Railway Station (Trainline – www.trainline.com).
Also, Gocompare will provide a petrol/fuel usage calculation for your travel if you wish at https://www.gocompare.com/car-insurance/fuel-price-calculator/
There is a public car park in Waverley Road 5 minutes walk away.
If you travel from outside of Bristol be aware of Bristol’s low emission zone charges in the city centre. Read more here: Bristol’s Clean Air Zone charges and vehicle checker. The venue is located at the northwestern edge of the city, so you may want to avoid driving through the city centre and paying for ULEZ. If you come off the M5 at junction 18a you will avoid paying tolls.
PRACTICAL INFO
You will bring anything that will help you to be comfortable, as you will be sleeping on the floor. Yoga mat, inflatable camping mat or a mattress (single size per 1 person; make sure you have an air pump), pillows, sleeping bag, throws, few blankets, warm, comfortable clothing, etc. Ear plugs just in case you cannot sleep through the puja, eye mask, and water bottle. We ask you kindly to bring your own mug for tea, and a bowl and spoon for your breakfast of cereal or granola, to avoid using disposable items.
We would have heaters in the hall, but please be sure to bring warm clothes i.e. socks/slippers/jumpers/gowns & anything you will need to ensure you’re nice and warm throughout the night.
Whether you are seeking spiritual growth, emotional release, or simply a night of deep rest, All Night Gong Puja Event offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the healing power of sound. Join us for this unforgettable overnight experience and awaken to a new sense of well-being and inner balance.
The facilities
There are toilets available in the centre and no showers. Tea, coffee and hot water will be provided all night. On street parking.
Limited spaces available. Due to the nature of event we suggest no children below 18 years old.
To register your interest or if you have any questions regarding the event – please email Magdalena on: hello@risingcrowtherapies.com.
We can offer a payment plan if requested.
Meet event hosts
MAGDALENA LESIAK
MARTA PRZYBYŁ
Marta Alicja Przybył – holistic therapist specialising in sound therapy, creative therapy and using natural therapy in her work. Also Advanced Session Leader Shibashi Tai Chi Qigong and instructor of relaxing massage.
MARIA HOUSTON
Maria Houston is a sound and yoga practitioner based in North Wales where she’s been playing gongs regularly for groups in Wellbeing Studio and also sharing her yoga practice which she incorporated with the Gong Relaxation.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
- Host Cancellation:
- The hosts reserve the right to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
- In the event of host cancellation, a full refund will be provided to all registered guests.
2. Guest Cancellation:
- Guests can cancel their attendance up to 1 month before the event date.
- If a guest cancels within this timeframe, they will receive a full refund.
- However, no refunds will be issued for cancellations made after the 1-month window.
- Tickets are transferrable. Hosts must be informed about any transfers made.