Our Programmes

Further Journeys in Gong Mastery

17th November 2025 - 21st November 2025

Facilitator: Aidan McIntyre & Tim Byford

This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your Gong technique and understanding. Exploring the uses of the gong in a therapeutic setting and group work, Master Trainer Aidan McIntyre and Tim Byford will guide you towards creating a deeper connection between the gong and your clients. The importance of intention, clear communication, and telepathic resonance will be explored, for further development of your practice.

Event time: 17th November 2025 4:00pm - 21st November 2025 2:00pm

Interested in spreading the cost of this course? Select Clearpay at checkout.

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What Is Included

For the majority of our courses, both residential and non-residential rates are available. Residential options are fully inclusive with all meals provided. Non-residential options include suppers, lunches and all refreshments and exclude B&B. Some of our short day courses, events and talks do not include meals and refreshments. For more details about this course, please see the Practical Information section below.

Additional Activities

Mindful walking through our woodland trails
Meditate in our Woodland Sanctuary
Go on a hike and explore the Cotswolds AONB
Discover surrounding charming market towns

At a Glance

This course is for those who have already begun their gong journey
Those who wish to expand their gong and bowl playing skills
Those who wish to develop their strengths and work on their weaknesses in order to become more well-rounded practitioners
For those to be inspired to serve their community, through the use of sound, to the fullest

What You Will Gain

One-to-one sound healing, self-healing and group work
Gong techniques: How to play well with many different mallets
Singing Bowl techniques: How to play well with wands and mallets
Conch Shell techniques: Their use in sound therapy
Playing appropriately in a variety of settings for a variety of client groups
Listening with the entirety of your being on both the physical and energetic level
This course is certified by the Complementary Medical Association

Booking Options

Residential (single)Residential single rate

£1,085.00

Residential (shared)Residential shared rate

£985.00

Non-residentialNon-residential rate

£825.00

Interested in spreading the cost of this course? Select Clearpay at checkout.

Not seeing Clearpay? Email info@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk for your payment options.

Further Journeys in Gong Mastery Tutors

Aidan McIntyre

Tim Byford

More about Further Journeys in Gong Mastery

Master Quality Instruments
Students will have the opportunity to experiment with a beautiful collection of master quality instruments. Ranging from gongs, singing bowls, and receiving instruction on the shruti box, chanting, toning and singing. There will be an opportunity to learn or deepen your conch shell playing and the use of a wide selection of other instruments within the context of deep immersive sound journeys.

We will explore different playing techniques with the gongs, conch shells and singing bowls building on your existing skills to take your playing to the next level. Through demonstration, experiential learning and deep listening, students will expand their knowledge, understanding, and awareness.

The Rhythm of the Course
The application of new skills will be explored during short one-to-one therapeutic sessions gradually expanding towards the giving and receiving of a full in-depth one-to-one with gongs bowls and other instruments.

So that we can make the most of our time together, the days will be full and long. The days will begin with pre-breakfast yoga/meditation/chanting to set the tone of the work. Instruction will be given throughout the day, ending with group sessions after dinner.

The Way of the Gong
All of this will be set within the context of the broader Way of the Gong, the growing of Gong Consciousness, and the role of the gong player as a world servant.

It is our heartfelt intention to meet you wherever you are on your journey in sound so that you leave with the confidence and skills to take your practice to the next level.

The course should be approached both as a valuable resource for deepening one’s own therapeutic practice, and also in the spirit of reciprocal learning, the call to everyone entering the way of the gong.

Practical Information

What to Wear
Please wear loose and comfortable clothing, i.e. light stretchy clothing, perhaps yoga pants, and socks to keep your feet warm. The temperature in the room will be warm. Please note that you will never be asked to share personal information with the group if you don’t want to, though there will be processes involving one-to-one sharing.

What to Bring
If you have a gong, please feel free to bring it along (no stand necessary). Please bring a yoga mat, a small cushion for your head, and light blanket/covering (no pillows or heavy blankets please), an A4-sized notebook and a good writing pen and an eye covering.

“It was a beautiful and invaluable experience that will stay with me and allowed me to grow so much as a therapist. Aidan McIntyre and the rest of the team, I so highly recommend it.”

Former GMT Student

About Hawkwood

Hawkwood is a stunning Grade Il listed 19th Century country house, surrounded by 42 acres of sustainably managed woodland, farmland, and gardens. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - it is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. With a diverse selection of nearly 150 courses, there's plenty to choose from, including courses in transformative leadership, future thinking, inner life, music and the arts.

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