We are thrilled to welcome Martin Bläse to Iceland for the very first time. This is a unique opportunity to learn from Martin and experience his highly praised gongs and singing bowls made from materials such as zinc, copper, iron, bronze, silver, niobium, titanium and tantalum.
We are bringing the entire gallery to Iceland—don’t miss your chance to play these extraordinary instruments. 

 Workshop Highlights:
– Mesmerizing Gong Sound Performance: Enjoy an exclusive performance by Martin for a select small group of workshop participants.
– Hands-On Workshops: Engage in hands-on sessions where you’ll learn about and play a variety of instruments, including singing bowls and gongs.
– Sound Creations Exhibition: Explore Martin’s stunning sound creations and have the opportunity to play them yourself.

 Workshop Content:
– Singing Bowls: Learn how to listen and meditate to singing bowls and gongs made from a wide range of metals in your daily sound healing practice.
– Deep Listening and Meditation: Practice deep listening and meditation to develop a unique, authentic relationship with specific Hz sound frequencies. Martin will teach groundbreaking new methods to connect with the instruments.
– Instrumental Exploration: Get acquainted with the sound vibrations of the different metals with personal hands-on practice.
– Creative Creations with Lifeforce Clay: Symbolize your personal understanding of your life journey through creative expressions with lifeforce clay.
– Spiritual Journey: Martin will guide you on a spiritual journey, connecting your past to the present and contemplating your path forward in sound healing.

 Who Should Attend:
This workshop is suitable for both advanced sound healers looking to deepen their practice and beginners starting their journey with sound healing, guided by the acclaimed gong master from Germany, Martin Bläse.

“To work with gongs is 90% consciousness and 10% gong play.
To play gongs is 90% listening and 10% technique.” MB 
That’s why the main focus of the workshop is to train consciousness and awareness. Martin offers beautiful, simple exercises that can help you open your heart and connect more deeply with yourself.

 Event Dates: August 16th to 18th, 2024
 Location: Jógasetrið, Skipholt 50c, Reykjavík, Iceland
 Contact: nordicgongacademy@gmail.com
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 Schedule:
– Friday, August 16th:
– Workshop: 19:00 – 22:00 – Odins Wisdom
– Saturday, August 17th:
– Workshop: 10:00 – 13:00 – About sound quality
– Lunch Break
– Workshop: 15:00 – 18:00 – How to play a Gong
– Dinner Break
– Workshop: 19:00 – 22:00 – The wisdom of your hands
– Sunday, August 18th:
– Workshop: 10:00 – 13:00 – Listen with your heart and Follow
Vegvisír – find you own way
– Lunch Break
– Workshop: 15:00 – 18:00 – Free gong play – finale

Important to Remember:
– Bring your own writing tools and a diary for personal reflections.

Practical Information:
– Early Bird Price: 65,000 ISK (until July 29th, 2024)
– Late Bird Price: 75,000 ISK (until August 15th, 2024, or as long as tickets are available)
– The price includes snacks, fruit, and tea during the day. Accommodation and meals are not included.
– For attendees needing travel information, please contact us for assistance.

Payment Details: Icelanders, see ticket link for Abler payment through Jógasetrið https://www.abler.io/shop/jogasetrid/1
or Bank transfer:
– Registration & Account Number: 6695-1009647933
– IBAN: DK3166951009647933
– SWIFT: LUNADK22
– Bank Info: Lunar Bank A/S, CVR-nr 39697696, CVRP-nr 1023764349
– Address: Hack Kampmanns Plads 10, 8000 Aarhus C

 You will also have the opportunity to chat with Martin at the Sound Concert Friðarbæn in Jógasetrið august 8th or Monday after the workshop should you want to order some of his extraordinary instruments. You will find links to the Sound Concert Friðarbæn on Jógasetrið webpage. Workshop participants will enjoy a discount when ordering instruments at Nordic Gong Academy.

 Poem by Martin Bläse:
“I feel like heaven is full of gongs, who are just waiting to be born into the world.
One of them keeps knocking on my door and says: “My time has come.”
Then I start knocking with my Hammer and while I’m working on him, he tells me stories, he tells his story.
Sometimes they are legends from ancient times, that have not yet been told to the end.
Sometimes they are concepts that wander around in the spiritual sphere and wait for understanding, sometimes it’s different.
However, every gong is a living being and would like to be recognized as such.”

 Heartfelt welcome!
Martin, Tina Maria, and Audur
Nordic Gong Academy & Jógasetrið