Gong Bath at St Cecilia's Hall

EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY - BOOK BEFORE MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY 12th SEPTEMBER.

Experience the mesmerising sounds of gongs resonating in the unique setting in St Cecilia's Concert Hall, Edinburgh.

Take some time out from the busy lives we live and simply 'be' with therapeutic sound. Typically, you lay down to receive the sound which enables your mind, body and senses to subtly release, inviting a sense of relaxation. There are spaces available to lay down, but if you prefer there are comfortable seating options available to attend as a viewer/listener.

* What is involved?

You may be guided with words to encourage your body, mind and senses to shift into a presence of being. People who have attended sessions in the past have felt this beneficial to prepare for the sound; however, on occasion this is not included if Melissa is intuitively guided to move directly with sound.

You will receive approximately 60 minutes of sound created by gongs, shruti box, voice and some other ambient sounds. This is an opportunity for you to immerse with sound and switch off to the outer world. 

* What do I need to bring?

If you are laying down, you will be for approximately 60 minutes. Please be mindful of your own body and what may support it to be comfortable. Many people bring a yoga mat and something thicker to place on top of this; a cushion or pillow for your head; a blanket; eye-mask; and whatever else you feel may be an enhancement to help your body to be comfortable.

* Are you are a student?

This event opens a warm welcome to new and returning students studying in the beautiful city of Edinburgh with special tickets available.

* Are you a member of the public living in or visiting the city? 

The invitation to attend is open to you also at the general or concession rate!

* Please note that all participants are required to be in silence with phones off or on silent/airplane mode. Talking/whispering is not permitted since this is a therapeutic experience, together we would like to embrace a collective agreement to support each other to cultivate this environment. 

*** Please note that the tickets purchased are specific to the gong bath - the museum is free to visit! https://www.stcecilias.ed.ac.uk/

About the practitioner: Melissa Bradd formally trained as a therapeutic sound practitioner 2011-2013 with the British Academy of Sound Therapy.  Prior to this she completed a BMus (HONS) Degree in 2008 undertaking her finals in Music and the Community, composition and research into music and trauma. Since 2016 she has continued to undertake traditional Vedic studies where many of the mantras incorporated have been learned traditionally from her teacher Gangaji. In 2022 she attended CPD Gong Master Training with Don Conreaux. She continues to be inspired by her previous tutor Nigel Osborne and other colleagues who she continues to work musically and creatively with in the Balkans and performing at the Beyond Borders Festival.