https://www.medicineofgong.com/blog daily 0.75 2023-03-01 https://www.medicineofgong.com/blog/significant-planetary-movements-in-march monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://www.medicineofgong.com/blog/soul-mtate monthly 0.5 2019-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce592c8732098000152407a/1565797388353-ZNIL9DIOB2P9Q5AICP8I/Aro+Ha_0411.jpg Blog - Feeding your Soul image shot at Ara Ha https://www.medicineofgong.com/blog/summer-retreat-r5gsd monthly 0.5 2019-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce592c8732098000152407a/1565796730347-F967A8VZLRZX25KHDFKR/Aro+Ha_0394.jpg Blog - Summer Retreat 2019 photo shot at Aro Ha https://www.medicineofgong.com/blog/yoga-jncp8 monthly 0.5 2019-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce592c8732098000152407a/1565795875642-R6M0H2EEIP23VHI244L5/Aro-Ha_1169.jpg Blog - Yoga Reimagined image shot at Aro Ha https://www.medicineofgong.com/blog/exploring-rwsej monthly 0.5 2019-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce592c8732098000152407a/1565797613488-VGVMGKNK8VDIMJ36QTC8/20140302_trade-151_0742-copy.jpg Blog - Exploring Colima https://www.medicineofgong.com/about-annie-keshishian daily 0.75 2026-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/4165fc95-37d2-4758-993e-8e99c8a05a39/Gong+pic+3.jpg About Annie Keshishian - Annie Keshishian I first experienced the healing power of sound during relaxation at a yin yoga class. It was an experience like no other. It was the first time I was able to let go of the constant stream of thoughts & deeply relax onto the floor. It was also the first time I was able to actually meditate without trying too hard to meditate. I felt the vibrations of the sound specially the Gong very deeply in every fibre of my being. It felt like the Gong was shaking the pent up anxiety out of my body, it was as if the sound current had transported me to another dimension of existence. I felt renewed & rejuvenated after the session. I was finally able to experience what it meant to simply be. I was craving more Sound specially Gong session so I kept going back for more for a period of time until I was ready for more. My desire to connect with this magical instrument was insatiable. I decided to study the Sound & Gong. I dove really deeply into the world of Sound & gong therapy & continue to do so. Gong makes meditation accessible for me. It helps me to shift out of the state of constant stress & anxiety. It helps me relax into the experience of my own being & accept what is present within me at any given moment. The vibration of the Gong enables me to connect with different facets of my own existence & get comfortable in my own discomfort. The medicine of Gong is the most authentic method of self expression for me. Facilitating Gong & sound sessions allows me to hold space for my participant(s) to authentically express themselves in whatever shape or form that they wish to. https://www.medicineofgong.com/gong-offerings daily 0.75 2024-04-11 https://www.medicineofgong.com/home daily 1.0 2022-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1665154956584-U4ONISOSLP5WAGP3Y6YM/DXX_4670.jpeg Home - Gong Offerings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1665155550160-7Q3QHYSINKP0T1NAQYVY/DXX_4406.jpeg Home - Rituals & Events https://www.medicineofgong.com/location daily 0.75 2021-12-20 https://www.medicineofgong.com/client-testimonials daily 0.75 2022-10-07 https://www.medicineofgong.com/book-a-session daily 0.75 2022-10-15 https://www.medicineofgong.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-01-02 https://www.medicineofgong.com/gong-rituals daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1768946282601-3CWX21OV795MD4XBADOI/unsplash-image-C_2Xg3TPiAY.jpg Gong Rituals - In Person: Classic Kundalini Yoga practice and Mantra Meditation Saturday April 4th 10- 11:30 am- Lotus Yoga Centre Join us for a potent practice of Classic Kundalini Yoga. This session incorporates meditation, breathwork, an exercise set & an extended Gong relaxation. We utilize this ancient practices to soothe our nervous systems & create movements within the body tin order to release any stagnation & pent up frustration from the physical body. The meditation helps us calm our busy minds & create space in our internal world to withstand the external pressures & intensities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1773348452975-M3RCI4G5ZOGRD52V7S3I/unsplash-image-YOCYRVRcivg.jpg Gong Rituals - In Person: Aries New Moon Meditative Pottery & Sound Bath Thursday April 16th 7- 9 PM- Mi Sul space Join us for Aries New Moon, a special evening of meditation, creativity, and sound. Together, we’ll set intentions, hand-build clay vessels, and move through a meditative journey supported by the healing vibrations of gong, singing bowls, wind chimes, and tuning forks — all thoughtfully curated by Ani Keshishian of Medicine of the Gong. The Aries New Moon invites you to take initiatives & leadership towards attaining a personal goal that you value deeply. No experience is necessary — just come as you are. All are welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/82b51de7-acbc-4a6a-89a4-6713c01bff7b/unsplash-image-U8FnXV4pRj8.jpg Gong Rituals - Virtual: Introduction to Financial Astrology lecture Tuesday April 21st 7- 9:30 pm- Temple of Witchcraft Financial Astrology is a very complex branch of Astrology that aims to understand & predict the cycles of the financial markets based on the movements of Celestial bodies & the relationship between them at any given point in time. This practice looks at the patterns of the macrocosm & looks for patterns or cycles reflected in the microcosm of stocks, companies & financial markets in general. This practice is very complex & considered highly speculative. This presentation is for entertainment purposes only & in no way replaces any financial advice offered by a qualified Financial Advisor. This class will be recorded and distributed to registrants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1775049448853-BQNT3UMRWBCFGAMDUIM7/unsplash-image-hXGugpD1dLs.jpg Gong Rituals - Virtual: Shaolin Stress Management techniques- Lecture & workshop series By Master Dao Shi Wednesday April 22nd 7-8 PM- Lotus Yoga Centre Join Master Dao Shi for an exclusive & unique interactive lecture & workshop series. Master Dao will address stress in our modern lives through the lens of Shaolin lineage & Traditional Chinese Medicine & teach us practical & easy techniques to manage stress in our daily lives using acupressure points, Qi Gong Exercises & breathing techniques. No prior experience is necessary. All are welcome to join. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1769723558360-HWFY6NZKT3B8GSCDKEAY/image-asset.jpeg Gong Rituals - Virtual: Classic Kundalini Yoga practice and Mantra Meditation Sunday April 26th 9:30- 11 am- Lotus Yoga Centre Join us for a potent practice of Classic Kundalini Yoga. This session incorporates meditation, breathwork, an exercise set & an extended Gong relaxation. We utilize this ancient practices to soothe our nervous systems & create movements within the body tin order to release any stagnation & pent up frustration from the physical body. The meditation helps us calm our busy minds & create space in our internal world to withstand the external pressures & intensities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1775049531592-X7SYK7JPSE1PLOH9OG4M/unsplash-image-WMo61MQg9W0.jpg Gong Rituals - In Person: Friday Night Gong Friday May 1st 7- 8:15 pm -Lotus Yoga Centre Join us for an evening of Gong relaxation & guided meditation. Arrive exactly as you are to de-stress your body, mind & soul with a nourishing relaxing session. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1775049337285-CM6VMNO5ID16I5RPO2SJ/unsplash-image-u3yyYID6eP4.jpg Gong Rituals - In Person: Beltane Gong Ceremony Saturday May 2nd 2- 3:30 pm- The Rock Store Join us for the celebration of May Day and all that is growing, beautiful, fertile and abundant. Tap into the energies of growth, creation and love in this beautiful audible ceremony. Allow the strong vibrations of Gong medicine to fill your body in this 90 min ceremony that has the intention to facilitate deep healing while celebrating the season of spring. Our ceremony will include energy work and cleansing rituals, kundalini meditation, prayer and a full sound bath (gong, singing bowls, tuning forks, shakers, chimes, mantra, voice, flute and more). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1768946379633-RMSWMHW8D5DQVD4NTV15/unsplash-image-J0S0WhljfOY.jpg Gong Rituals - In Person: Classic Kundalini Yoga practice and Mantra Meditation Sunday May 3rd 10- 11:30 am- Lotus Yoga Centre Join us for a potent practice of Classic Kundalini Yoga. This session incorporates meditation, breathwork, an exercise set & an extended Gong relaxation. We utilize this ancient practices to soothe our nervous systems & create movements within the body tin order to release any stagnation & pent up frustration from the physical body. The meditation helps us calm our busy minds & create space in our internal world to withstand the external pressures & intensities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/9671845e-8b1d-446d-a7ba-a1ac14679972/unsplash-image-y0wkjVGUT9s.jpg Gong Rituals - In Person: Qi Gong Movement Meditation & Gong relaxation Saturday May 23rd 3- 4:30 pm- Lotus Yoga Centre Join Andree & Annie for a unique collaboration that combines two potent ancient practices of Qi Gong + Gong medicine. This session incorporates some ancient Qi Gong movements, breathing techniques & energy work with an extended Gong relaxation. No prior experience is required. All are welcomed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1677702011774-ISBSOFNVXR1LFWOR5P5F/unsplash-image-fvl4b1gjpbk.jpg Gong Rituals - Virtual: Evening Sound Medicine Monday nights 9:30- 10:15 EST - Lotus Yoga Centre Join us from the comfort of your own home and allow your mind, body and soul to immerse in a journey of Guided Meditation & Sacred Sound Medicine to achieve an enhanced sense of wellness, release blocked emotions and feel more balanced in your own being. Your senses will be guided to travel with the high frequency of sacred sound instruments while your body remains in a state of complete relaxation as we journey through a guided visualization. The high vibrations of these ancient instruments are also used to balance the chakras (energy centres of the body). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/8e30bab4-603e-44eb-abca-731452b60074/unsplash-image-SqR_XkrwwPk.jpg Gong Rituals - On Demand : Circle of Sacred Sound- Exploring Pagan Trance techniques & Gong Healing Available On Demand- $77 + HST A 2.5 hour pre-recorded workshop on incorporating Sacred Sounds with Pagan meditative & trance techniques. This workshop is open to everyone who is genuinely interested in exploring the beautiful world of Sacred Sound & Paganism. You will learn how to bridge these two powerful worlds. Contact me for details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1755885644943-NEDFYRSMO6WZABBV1MEB/image-asset.jpeg Gong Rituals - On Demand : Gong Training Certificate Course - VIA Institute of Traditional Medicine World (pre-recorded) Available On Demand Program Includes On-Demand Video Lectures, covering 10 + hours of lecture content Content Includes: How to Structure a Gong Session, Playing a Gong Therapeutically, Setting the Environment for a Gong Session, Creating Therapeutic Gong Sessions Various Types of Gongs and Techniques, Gong Sessions for Groups/Individuals, Gong Collaborations: with Yoga, Meditation, other Instruments, Gongs & The Chakras, Creating Virtual Sessions, Entrainment Comprehensive Course Notes Recommended Readings - link to purchase provided on enrolment 1 Comprehensive Final Quiz - open book, with unlimited attempts permitted. Take and re-take this quiz multiple times for comprehensive learning. Case Study Submission Review Enjoy a 'Self-Directed Learning Model' - study at your own pace, in your own time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1759321045707-XDOWZML8R0LO3BA5EAZ9/unsplash-image-nsN6rWjZSD8.jpg Gong Rituals - In Person: Circle of Sacred Sound: Exploring Pagan Trance Techniques and Gong Healing Date TBA Join us for a workshop on incorporating Sacred Sounds with Pagan meditative & trance techniques. This workshop is open to everyone who is genuinely interested in exploring the beautiful world of Sacred Sound & Paganism. You will learn how to bridge these two powerful worlds. https://www.medicineofgong.com/gong-sessions-1 daily 0.75 2022-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1642778623531-8CGMMZYOEAJOKIK55SSR/2680F6DE-B394-465E-A37E-8F6959085CA5_1_100_o.jpeg Gong Medicine Sessions (Copy) - Gong Medicine & Reiki These sessions are invocation of the creative force & the guru within. Gong sessions are a form of inactive meditation practiced in a relaxed posture of choice (lying down, sitting up or moving around). Expect to bathe your mind, body & soul in the potent vibration of the Gongs & other instruments of sound medicine. The portal of Sacred Sounds invite us to experience a journey to & through our inner worlds to meet all parts of ourselves, the ones we may like, the ones we may not & all the ones that exist in between. The vibration of the Gong & the sound instruments work in tandem with the healing power of Reiki (gentle energy healing modality) to help us shake up & release stagnant energies stored in our cellular structure & experience an overall sense of healing & wellness. These sessions can be customized for your unique intention & goal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1641145877103-BHZOD5YIW24MEMGKFHP3/2F1D3958-7D2D-4A8D-8262-D10B7BDA5548.jpg Gong Medicine Sessions (Copy) - Yoga Nidra & Gong Medicine These sessions are the merger of two potent healing & soothing modalities where we invite our bodies & minds to explore the state of deep meditative rest & physical relaxation & open ourselves to receiving & manifesting our desires & intentions. You will be invited to set a clear & specific intention (known as sankalpa) prior to lying down to receive the session. You will then be guided through 7 stages of yoga Nidra (also known as the yogic sleep) where we plant the seeds of your intention in your subconscious mind as you move through the receptive stages of this ancient practice. As you move deeper into states of relaxation & receptivity, The potent medicine of Gong & sound is then used to further infuse your intention deeply into every cell in your body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1641145902558-7Q0N9SJ58KGWMNW5Y0VL/B51EF6E6-EC0D-4267-806A-8B68F824E5F8_1_100_o.jpg Gong Medicine Sessions (Copy) - Meditation & Gong Bath These sessions incorporate the harmonics of silence & sound to arrive at the ultimate state of deep inner silence, Shunia. We utilize the shear power of ancient meditative practices with the potency of the Gong & Sound medicine. We cut through all the noise- internal & external, in order to cultivate & experience the peaceful state of nothingness. We honour & appreciate all the noise & the chaos in the process of arriving to inner stillness. We don’t suppress emotions or feelings present within us, we simply work with what is present to navigate the journey to Shunia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1640038443413-53SQ8QOVO5VNJXKNXSBB/2A1BD2D0-CDFD-4ADA-8786-9931F4CFFFB0_1_100_o.jpeg Gong Medicine Sessions (Copy) - Gong & Kundalini Natural union of two of the most dynamic & paramount spiritual tools available to us. These sessions include a complete kundalini kriya (exercise set) followed by an extended Gong relaxation. These sessions harmonize & balance the yin & the yang, the energetic & the restful, the active & the passive. The kriya can be customized for a specific intention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1640038237817-FJ8IP27JJJ9Z7C39SEJT/24AEA7BB-0A6C-4B52-83EE-94C0D7E8A0E4_1_100_o.jpg Gong Medicine Sessions (Copy) - Ceremonial Gong These sessions are customized for the intention of the participant(s). The medicine of Gong is used in tandem with the medicine of the elements & other tools available to us from mama nature herself. We open sacred space with a cleansing invocation (by using voice or physical movement) to prepare ourselves for the session & to invoke a state receptivity. We incorporate fire, water, earth, air or ether elements in our sessions with the potent medicine of Gong. These sessions are interactive & fluid. The healing power of Reiki is activated throughout the session as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c0e4ab17e7a1427e1aeb25/1640038299271-68WKZD6P034ODY8RICGB/A7C26123-8CBA-4AA1-B55E-7915FFF38106.jpeg Gong Medicine Sessions (Copy) - Lunation Cycle Gong Medicine Group sessions based around the Lunation cycles. These sessions are scheduled specifically on or around the New & Full moon cycles & are curated to work with specific theme of each New or Full moon. These sessions incorporate breath work synchronized to the theme of the lunar cycles to accompany our journey of setting the seeds of new intentions or releasing what no longer serves our path & purpose.