Thank you for your interest in this event! Unfortunately, all the tickets have sold out, but feel free to email
fortheloveofgong@gmail.com to be added to the waiting list. Hope to see you next time!
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Event details:
Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Doors open at 6:15pm
Event: 6:30-8:15pm
Please arrive between 6:15-6:20pm so we can all settle in and begin by 6:30pm.
Doors may be locked after 6:30pm
Location:
Awakenings Wellness Center
1016 SE 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
Parking may be difficult to find, so please allow extra time, but there is now a parking lot across the street that has free 2-hour parking! The studio entrance is up the ramp on the left side of the building and through the double doors.
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We’ll begin in community with a small cup of cacao—offered as a gentle, grounding way to set intentions and open the heart. Then you’ll lie down and surrender to the immersive resonance of a ~50-minute gong sound journey, designed to support deep rest, nervous system regulation, and inner release.
After the session, we'll come together to integrate the experience, reconnect with your body, and ease back into shared space. Optional reflection and quiet connection will close the evening.
Note:
- The cacao servings will be small (~1 oz) to support a grounded and accessible experience
- If you're taking SSRIs, MAOIs, or are sensitive to cacao, please let us know or feel free to opt out of that portion
- All are welcome—no experience with gongs or cacao needed
- Check out my Cacao FAQ (
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VH6W2eq-3zR9WHhBkOppgUfjzxCc3MDdCEgLxvAwvMM/edit?usp=sharing) to learn more about it!
Gongs create a unique, deeply-moving experience that can drop listeners into spontaneous meditative states (theta) where we have access to creative thinking and brilliant ideas. They also help to clear energetic blocks and re-attune to higher vibrations. Gongs can also bring up big emotions, move stuck energy, and allow for emotional release. This can sometimes feel activating and create feelings of anxiety and overwhelm. Participants are encouraged to come prepared to allow for these feelings to come up and to release. Earplugs will be provided for anyone who might be sensitive to the sound.