The healing history of the gong
It said:
“One string is missing and there is a song, one gong is missing and there is no music”,
The gong is one of the oldest musical instruments in China,
and it is also the earliest Chinese instrument to enter the Western orchestra.
The sound of the gong is low and loud, and the lingering sound is long and lasting.
The light hammer is ethereal and long, and the heavy hammer is loud and shocking, with strong penetration and strong appeal. It can play sadness and sorrow, reproduce tension and depression, and heal the body and mind.
The gong is one of the earliest musical instruments used by the ancient Pu people and Luoyue people, and its origin is in Guangxi, Yunnan, and Sichuan. After the Qin and Han dynasties expanded southward, the gong began to spread to the inland, and it reached the Central Plains in the 6th century BC. In ancient times, the gong was often used in etiquette and war. For example: “sounding the gong to clear the way” when royal officials traveled, “sounding the gong to withdraw troops” on the ancient battlefield, etc.
The gong is not only an artistic achievement nurtured by our national culture, but also represents the spirit and quality of the Chinese nation for thousands of years. Its simple square shape and the sonorous and shocking vibration when struck are unforgettable and always ringing in the ears. Even if you travel across the ocean and around the world, it is always the lingering hometown sound that calls to the innocent heart.
Introduction of The sound of the gongs
Part 1.
The wind gong, also known as the sun gong, is handcrafted in China from a special bronze alloy. Its sound characteristics are mainly biased towards the bass, and the more powerful the playing, the better the “hissing” overtones are opened.
The wind gong represents balance and harmony.
Part 2
Chao Gong : The sound is deep and the sustain is long and lasting; the larger the size, the more shocking and penetrating the sound;
Part 3: Pastie Gong
Pastie gongs have a very long sustain and create a sound that expands and blossoms. each gong produces a unique spectrum of harmonics that captivate the senses and transport the mind to a state of deep relaxation and tranquility.
The gongs provides irreplaceable elements that other instruments cannot, such as depth, intensity, extension, and a sense of activation that must be experienced to be understood. A simple gong can make the experience more like a meditation, with the mind focused on the sound. The variety of gong sounds bathes the listener in many tones and vibrations, almost instantly putting the listener into a state of relaxation.
Pure sound, sound without words, has a positive effect on the brain. When a person is exposed to the vibrations of gongs and singing bowls, a significant increase in alpha and beta brain wave activity can be observed. This causes breathing to become softer, pulse and heart rate to drop and the participant feels more connected to his or her inner world rather than the outer world. This is the golden state of a sound bath, a state where the body’s natural healing abilities are triggered, sometimes producing miraculous transformations in your physical, mental and emotional state.
Therapeutic Benefits:
- At the core of gongs lies their therapeutic potential, offering a myriad of benefits for both physical and mental well-being. The vibrations emitted by the gong have been shown to reduce stress, alleviate anxiety, and promote overall relaxation. As the waves of sound wash over the body, tension melts away, leaving behind a sense of calmness and rejuvenation.
Emotional Release and Healing:
- The resonant tones of the gongs have a profound effect on the emotions, helping to release pent-up energy and facilitate emotional healing. As the vibrations penetrate deep into the subconscious mind, they gently dissolve emotional blockages and traumas, allowing for a greater sense of balance and wholeness to emerge.
A high-quality gong bath is like a concert of the soul. Receiving a gong bath is blissful and easy, as participants do not need to “do” anything except lie in a comfortable position, just listen and feel the vibrations.
Most people feel refreshed and look like a new person after a sound bath. The experience is unique to each individual and may include physical sensations, visual images, emotional range, creative insights and even deep sleep. There are moments of intensity during the experience that will disappear if the person remains relaxed; there are also moments of feeling energized, bright and refreshed. A person’s sense of time and space often changes during a sound bath, and it is often difficult to determine exactly how much time has passed. Feedback from “sound bath participants” who take sound baths regularly is that they have an increased ability to cope with stress and anxiety, are able to respond to challenging circumstances with more grace, experience improved sleep and have a better overall sense of health and well-being.
