Yin Yoga with Gong Sound Healing

Yin  Yoga with Gongs combines the gentle and introspective practice of Yin  Yoga with the transformative and meditative sounds of gongs.

Barb Brejot and David Heiss take you on a journey into deep relaxation and vibrational bliss.

In Yin Yoga, poses are held for an extended period, typically 3 to 5  minutes, targeting the connective tissues and promoting flexibility.  This slow and passive practice encourages deep relaxation and the  release of tension.

Integrating gongs into the practice adds a unique dimension. Gong  sounds are known for their therapeutic effects, inducing a state of deep  meditation and promoting energetic healing. The vibrations from the  gongs can enhance the meditative qualities of Yin Yoga, creating a  harmonious and immersive experience. The combination of yin poses and  the resonating tones of gongs can facilitate a profound sense of  relaxation, balance, and inner awareness.

Some benefits of this enhanced practice include

1. Deep Relaxation: The slow, passive nature of  Yin Yoga combined with the resonating tones of gongs induces a profound  state of relaxation. The vibrations from the gongs can help release  tension and promote a sense of calmness.
2. Enhanced Meditation: The meditative qualities of both Yin Yoga and gongs complement each  other, fostering a deeper state of meditation. The sound vibrations can  assist in quieting the mind, making it easier to enter a contemplative  and mindful state.
3. Stress Reduction: The  combination of gentle yin poses and the soothing sounds of gongs has the  potential to reduce stress and anxiety. This dual approach targets both  the physical and mental aspects of stress, promoting overall  well-being.
4. Energetic Balance: Gongs are  believed to have energetic and vibrational healing properties.  Integrating them into Yin Yoga can help balance the body's energy and  release blockages, promoting a sense of harmony and flow.
5. Increased Flexibility and Joint Mobility: Yin Yoga naturally enhances flexibility by targeting connective  tissues. The addition of gongs may amplify the relaxation response,  allowing for a deeper release of tension in the joints and promoting  improved mobility.
6. Emotional Release: The  combination of yin poses and gong vibrations can facilitate the release  of stored emotions and tension, providing a cathartic experience and  promoting emotional well-being.
7. Enhanced Body Awareness: Practicing Yin Yoga with gongs encourages a heightened awareness of the  body, breath, and sensations. This increased awareness can contribute  to a more profound mind-body connection.
8. Cultivation of Mindfulness: Both Yin Yoga and gongs encourage a mindful approach to the present  moment. The integration of these practices can deepen mindfulness,  promoting a greater sense of inner peace and presence.

About Barbara Brejot

Barbara discovered her practice of yoga over twenty years ago, and  immersed deeply in 2010. Wanting to learn not only the postures, but the  true lineage, philosophy, traditions, and ancient teachings, her desire  for information grew.   She acquired her 500 E-RYT with Yoga Alliance  and have certifications in Hatha, Yin, and Trauma-Informed Yoga.   She   is also a certified Sound Therapist. So you can expect her classes to  include a gentle grounding to start with a sweet warm up, a soft flow   sequence, and perhaps some poetry, guided imagery, yoga nidra, and a  lovely sound bath with gong, Tibetan bowls, crystal chalices and bowl,  koshi chimes, & tuning fork. She also offers eye pillows and  essential oils to use during your practice.

"Yoga is for every single person of every background, gender, size,  and age.  It doesn’t matter when you start your practice, it only  matters that you begin. Join me, as your guide, to find your own  personal practice."  In Joy, Barb Brejot

About David Heiss

Co-Owner of the Inner Wolf, David Heiss specializes in sound alchemy  though blending unique sounds with instruments including many gongs  crystal  bowls, and other abstract sounding pieces. He has been working  with sound since 2012. Being an Evolutionary Astrologer, his intention  is to create a space through sound to realize more of who you are. He  offers sound healing sessions, workshops and co-collaborations with  other amazing facilitators like this one with Barb.

“Sound waves permeate your entire being and get into stuck areas that  we ourselves are not aware of. Sound has the potential to shake up and  move stuck energies that seem to plague us without our noticing and  restore us to our own natural vibration.  The pure sound frequencies do  most of the work. Once your energy is restored, it is up to you to make  the difference last.”  David Heiss