Gong baths
I am currently offering open-air gong bath sessions for small groups, individuals, and couples in Stockholm. I also perform at private locations and events. Over the past eight years, I’ve had the privilege of playing at notable venues, including the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Almviks Gård (the Hare Krishna village outside of Stockholm), Hyper Island, and St. Eric's Cathedral in Stockholm. Additionally, I have performed in Estonia and Lithuania, collaborating with my close friends Kaushalya and Ananda from Jagaspace Gong Spa.
While I offer traditional gong sessions, my true focus lies in what I call the Fluid Resonance Technique and the Somatic Gong Journey—two key areas I am deeply exploring and developing. My interest is in integrating the dynamics and energy of drumming into the gong, creating a unique fusion of percussive precision and expansive resonance. These approaches allow me to merge rhythm and reflection, guiding individuals through deeply personal, embodied experiences. I find these methods to be the most profound way to explore the transformative potential of sound.
Fluid Resonance Technique
Through a refined understanding of percussive technique, the gong becomes a living, breathing entity capable of deep harmonic dialogue. Precise hand control and fluid motion allow for the execution of drum rudiments upon the gong’s surface—an extraordinary application of drumming principles. The result is a mesmerizing, sustained resonance that pulses and evolves, coaxed into existence through a masterful interplay of dynamics, rebound, and touch. This technique not only channels a rhythmic language rarely spoken through the gong, but also opens its full harmonic range, revealing depths of sound that were once hidden. The result is a sonic tapestry where vibration becomes vision, creating soundscapes that feel both ancient and revolutionary.
Somatic Gong Journeys
Somatic Gong Journeys are different from traditional gong baths, which typically require little from participants and focus on physical relaxation and meditative states through the vibrational waves of the gong. My approach goes beyond this passive experience, beginning with a reflective exercise centered on a specific issue. This invitation to explore one's thoughts prepares the mind for the sound journey ahead. The sound experience itself acts as a metaphorical environment, directly linked to the reflection, allowing participants to engage with the issue on a somatic level and transform the reflection into an embodied experience.
These sessions are primarily offered individually to ensure a deeply personal and tailored experience. Each journey is crafted to suit the unique needs, emotions, and intentions of the individual, allowing for a focused, transformative space. By working one-on-one, I can adjust the sound and reflection elements to guide each participant through their own unique process, ensuring that the experience resonates deeply with them and facilitates genuine healing and insight.