Musical instruments and the sound bath | London Gong Baths – Sound Bath and Gong Bath Meditation in London and Glastonbury

My collection of gongs and other wonderful instruments is growing all the time. I keep discovering new and wonderful instruments that I would like to add to the beautiful sound layers within the sound bath. I love how creative I can be. There really are no rules, it is wonderful to play and experiment and provides such a freedom.

Next week I am attending a workshop on making a stringed instrument from scrap materials. So very excited about this. It will be so cool to make my own instrument. It will be a 3 stringed instrument and I will add a photo and perhaps a soundclip to my blog later assuming I am proud of my work! I am hoping that I can eventually make my own drone type instrument with what I learn. Perhaps I am being over ambitious but we shall see. I do love a challenge.

Loving the sounds of the Tanpura (or tambura, tanpuri). It is a long-necked plucked string instrument found in various forms in Indian music. It does not play melody but rather supports and sustains the melody of another instrument or singer by providing a continuous harmonic bourdon or drone. It can have 4 or 5 stings, occasionally 6 and is wonderful for meditation and very like the gong can easily take you to a deep metitational state. Tanpura are various sizes, often known as male or female, the female being the smaller of the two. They compliment one another perfectly and provide a great addition to the sound bath.

Sarah Roberts

19:31 31 May 22

Went here May 2022, bliss! Felt rejuvenated afterwards. Thanks so much 😍

Gary Mitchell

13:18 30 May 22

Beautiful, relaxing, serene and surreal, Odette is a genius! my first gong bath experience and I was made to feel totally at ease, one hour and fifteen minutes of pure bliss, I can't recommend highly enough

S G

21:09 26 May 22

I absolutely love Odette’s gong baths and grateful to have found her ‘coincidentally’ a while back now. It’s a magical experience every time I go, and I can honestly say that this is one for the Soul. Healing and wonderful.Thank you Odette.

Kezzier S

08:23 26 Apr 22

I came across London Gong Meditation on Instagram last year and I’ve been attending Gong baths in Camden ever since. I absolutely LOVE the sessions and how I feel after them. It’s the most relaxing practice that I’ve found - a truly blissful 75 minutes that I’ve struggled to get anywhere else ☺️ I always feel at peace, in tune with myself and ready to face the weeks ahead after a gong bath and I always have a wonderful nights sleep.You’re made to feel welcome, at home, and like you’re surrounded by friends from the moment you arrive at the studio. Everyone is always so friendly and each time I’ve attended, I’ve met lovely people downstairs whilst waiting to be let into the studio. My first Gong bath, I convinced a friend to come with me as I didn’t feel confident enough to go alone - I had a fear that I might have to do something that I didn’t know how to do and would look a fool - How wrong I was! The beauty of this practice is that you don’t have to do anything except relax and enjoy it! After my first session I knew I’d be able to attend my next session alone - and I haven’t looked back since. Odette is amazing and plays all of the instruments beautifully - Anyone thinking of giving Gong bath meditation a go, absolutely should 🙏🏼

E Scott

23:16 03 Jan 22

I bought the gong sleep meditation just before Christmas and have played it a few times over the holidays. I have found it really works as I have slept very well each time. It also feels deeply healing and the recording is a good length.

Mazy Burns

13:42 06 Oct 21

Really great experience - relaxing, meditative and healing. I also experienced an un-blocking of creativity afterwards and felt very inspired. Other positive effects have been improved sleep, reduced pain & good dreams!

Maria

10:03 09 Sep 21

It is a very enjoyable experience, relaxing and definitely healing! I have a back injury that requires seeing my Osteopath regularly, she has been unwell in the last couple of months and turns out my now regular Gong baths are helping immensely! Thank you Odette Lightland

Amelia

18:14 11 Nov 20

Recently received a gong and sound bath by Odette. Being surrounded by these vibrations made my body feel kind of realigned afterwards. Very relaxing experience. I also enjoyed the variety of sounds throughout. Can only recommend the experience ☺️

Kieran Foley

21:00 19 Feb 20

This was my first gong bath experience and I really enjoyed it. Odette created an ambient space to lay and let the beautiful sound wash over you - so relaxing! I slept deeply afterwards and felt great the following day. Eye masks and mats were provided which really helped with getting into meditation during the session. I'll definitely be attending one of Odette's slightly longer events soon!