September newsletter
As summer fades, September brings a return to school terms, the beginning of Autumn and a gradual shortening and darkening of the days.
It’s important, amongst the busy-ness, to carve out some time for rest and renewal. Sound meditation offers a way to support that process, helping the body and mind ease into balance as we shift into autumn, while keeping you energised and supported for your busy life.
In the weeks and months ahead I will be offering public gong bath meditations across Berkhamsted, Bishop’s Stortford, Harpenden, St Albans, and Tring. Each session is open to everyone, whether you are completely new to the practice or already familiar with the gongs. Private gong baths are also available in my studio or within your home at any mutually convenient time.
I am also running a 5-week Qigong course starting Thursday 11 September at 7pm in The School Room behind St Mary’s church in Childwickbury. Qigong is done standing or sitting and is about breath work, meditation and gentle movement. It is suitable for everyone and a great way to develop a meditation habit using gentle movement and can be a very calming, stress managing and anxiety reducing practice. Easy to learn, there is always something to take away to practice at home. From September these classes end with 5-10 minutes of sound meditation.
I look forward to welcoming you to a session soon.
Gong Puja
If you fancy an all night gong experience, I will be participating in two Gong Pujas. The first is with Clarity Yoga Shala (St Albans) on 20-21st September to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox, the second will be with The Yoga Hall (St Albans) to celebrate the Winter Solstice (20-21 December). Booking for the first event is available in the booking links available via the button above, the second event will be published in due course. I recommend following my instagram profile for regular updates (echoed on Facebook) or look out for this newsletter.
Please do forward the newsletter to anyone you know that might be interested in any of my services.
Sound baths are becoming increasingly popular at corporate wellbeing events. Please get in touch if this is of interest to you for your workplace.
Finally I’d like to say thank you to all my personal training clients, qigong class and gong bath attendees for continuing to support my work.
Warmly,
Mark