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.