Due to a scheduling conflict we have to cancel our March 8th GongLab at Heartspace in Troy, but stay tuned for big changes soon as we announce multiple same-day sessions in Troy to make sure no one is getting left out!
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The Poem below is one Diane has been reading during some of the recent Gong Baths:
SWEET DARKNESS
You must learn one thing.
The world was made to be free in.
Give up all the other worlds
except the one to which you belong.
Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet
confinement of your aloneness
to learn
anything or anyone
that does not bring you alive
is too small for you.
© David Whyte: Excerpted from SWEET DARKNESS
In THE HOUSE OF BELONGING: Many Rivers Press
PHOTO © David Whyte 2014:
February Sky, Paris.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Returning from Another Gong Master Training with a Very Special New Walter Meyer Gong
Gong Brother Nick has returned from the recent training sessions and gong baths in New York City and we are very excited to introduce the community to our newest gong.
Although this new gong will be our smallest, it it probably the most special to us as it came directly from our teacher, Don Conreaux, and was built by master builder Walter Meyer.
Getting a new gong is always rewarding... I sometimes think of it is as an 'energy transfer' as it may take well over a year of gong baths' donations to convert our energy into a gong such as the Walter Meyer gong below (you can see the excitement in Nick's face!).
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Although Walter is no longer with us, I found a quote on PlanetenKlang that may capture the feelings of anyone using a Walter Meyer gong for the first time, even for those who have never met him:
"Lieber Walter – vielen Dank für Deine Hilfsbereitschaft, Deine Offenheit, Dein Vertrauen, das Wissen und die Erfahrungen, die ich ohne Dich niemals erlangt hätte! Danke! Danke! Danke! Ich vermisse Dich…"
(Rough Translation):
"Dear Walter - Thank you for your helpfulness, your openness, your confidence, the knowledge and experiences that I would never have achieved without you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I miss you"
We are excited to be introducing Walter's gong this month at the February 2014 Gong Bath's listed below:
Gong Bath, Hot Yoga Saratoga
Saratoga Springs, NY
Friday, February 7th at 6:15 PM
Gong Bath, Heartspace Yoga, Troy
Troy, NY
Saturday, February 8th at 4PM
Gong Bath, Pilates Principle Latham
Latham, NY
Friday, February 21st, 7PM
Make sure to subscribe for updates and future invitations!
Although this new gong will be our smallest, it it probably the most special to us as it came directly from our teacher, Don Conreaux, and was built by master builder Walter Meyer.
Getting a new gong is always rewarding... I sometimes think of it is as an 'energy transfer' as it may take well over a year of gong baths' donations to convert our energy into a gong such as the Walter Meyer gong below (you can see the excitement in Nick's face!).
Although Walter is no longer with us, I found a quote on PlanetenKlang that may capture the feelings of anyone using a Walter Meyer gong for the first time, even for those who have never met him:
"Lieber Walter – vielen Dank für Deine Hilfsbereitschaft, Deine Offenheit, Dein Vertrauen, das Wissen und die Erfahrungen, die ich ohne Dich niemals erlangt hätte! Danke! Danke! Danke! Ich vermisse Dich…"
(Rough Translation):
"Dear Walter - Thank you for your helpfulness, your openness, your confidence, the knowledge and experiences that I would never have achieved without you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I miss you"
We are excited to be introducing Walter's gong this month at the February 2014 Gong Bath's listed below:
Gong Bath, Hot Yoga Saratoga
Saratoga Springs, NY
Friday, February 7th at 6:15 PM
Gong Bath, Heartspace Yoga, Troy
Troy, NY
Saturday, February 8th at 4PM
Gong Bath, Pilates Principle Latham
Latham, NY
Friday, February 21st, 7PM
Make sure to subscribe for updates and future invitations!
Friday, January 17, 2014
Gong Baths in Upstate New York (Latham, Troy, Albany, Saratoga Springs)
Join The Gong Lab!
Gong Lab Winter Schedule
Gong Bath
Latham, New York
Friday, January 17th at 7PM
The Pilates Principle
Friday, February 21st at 7PM
The Pilates Principle
Friday, March 21st, at 7PM
The Pilates Principle
Gong Bath
Troy, New York
Saturday, February 8th at 4PM
Heartspace Yoga, Troy
Saturday, March 8th at 4PM
Heartspace Yoga, Troy
Gong Bath
Saratoga Springs, New York
Friday, February 7th at 6:15PM
Hot Yoga Saratoga
Friday, March 7th at 6:15PM
Hot Yoga Saratoga
Gong Lab Winter Schedule
Gong Bath
Latham, New York
Friday, January 17th at 7PM
The Pilates Principle
Friday, February 21st at 7PM
The Pilates Principle
Friday, March 21st, at 7PM
The Pilates Principle
Gong Bath
Troy, New York
Saturday, February 8th at 4PM
Heartspace Yoga, Troy
Saturday, March 8th at 4PM
Heartspace Yoga, Troy
Gong Bath
Saratoga Springs, New York
Friday, February 7th at 6:15PM
Hot Yoga Saratoga
Friday, March 7th at 6:15PM
Hot Yoga Saratoga
Friday, January 3, 2014
Kate Stone's Genius - Interactive Paper (and the Future of GongLab Event Posters!)
We are delighted to have just received some Interactive Paper from Genius Kate Stone.
For those not familiar with Kate Stone, PLEASE watch this entire TED talk with her to get a sense of how cool her story is, at least as much so as her invention!
Thank you Kate, you'll hear from us soon with updates!
From,
Jim and Nick Pavoldi, AKA "The Gong Brothers"
For those not familiar with Kate Stone, PLEASE watch this entire TED talk with her to get a sense of how cool her story is, at least as much so as her invention!
Thank you Kate, you'll hear from us soon with updates!
From,
Jim and Nick Pavoldi, AKA "The Gong Brothers"
January 3rd, 4th, and 17th - 2014 New York State Gong Baths; Saratoga, Troy, and Latham.
Greetings!
We've got Gong labs on Friday and Saturday this weekend!
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Hot Yoga Saratoga~
Friday 3rd of January 2014~6:30pm
We've got a Lab this Friday at Hot Yoga Saratoga studio B. Our last one awesome and we were eager to follow it up. We've still not settled on our regular monthly schedule in Saratoga yet, but look for our February date will be in the next email.
Troy, NY
Troy (1st Saturdays of the month)
Heartspace Yoga~Saturday, 4th of January 2014~4pm
The Troy lab is one of our favorites. Please join us at Heartspace Yoga to vibe the New Year in right.
Latham, NY
Latham (3rd Fridays of the month)
Pilates Principle~Friday, January 17th at 7pm.
Labs are a $10-$20 suggested donation. Bring a first time friend as your special guest for free.
Links and reservations can be made via Facebook
Hope to see you soon!
We've got Gong labs on Friday and Saturday this weekend!
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Hot Yoga Saratoga~
Friday 3rd of January 2014~6:30pm
We've got a Lab this Friday at Hot Yoga Saratoga studio B. Our last one awesome and we were eager to follow it up. We've still not settled on our regular monthly schedule in Saratoga yet, but look for our February date will be in the next email.
Troy, NY
Troy (1st Saturdays of the month)
Heartspace Yoga~Saturday, 4th of January 2014~4pm
The Troy lab is one of our favorites. Please join us at Heartspace Yoga to vibe the New Year in right.
Latham, NY
Latham (3rd Fridays of the month)
Pilates Principle~Friday, January 17th at 7pm.
Labs are a $10-$20 suggested donation. Bring a first time friend as your special guest for free.
Links and reservations can be made via Facebook
Hope to see you soon!
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Upcoming Capital Region Gong Baths (Albany, Troy, Saratoga)
We've got a busy December planned with an event almost every week. I hope you can join us for one! Bring some cozy nesting materials and we'll crank up the heat and provide the vibes.
Upcoming Gong Lab Events:
Heartspace, Troy, NY
*Make sure to click "Troy Schedule"
This Saturday, the 7th of December @ 4pm
$10-$20 suggested donation
Join Diane, Jim and Nick for our monthly Lab in Troy. This space is really wonderful and the Troy vibe is artsy and hip. Join us after at the C. Lucas Wine Bar for a glass of wine and a bite to eat to share your experience.
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Hot Yoga Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, NY
Sunday the 15th of December @ 6pm
Yin Yoga and Gongs $15-$25 suggested donation
Our first event at Hot Yoga Saratoga will be a fundraiser Africa Yoga Project that Cindy is heading up. We are trying something new by combining Yin yoga and the gongs. Yin is slow, deep stretching where each pose is held for several minutes. I think Yin will dovetail wonderfully with the deep vibrations of the gongs. The class will be led by Cindy and she will prompt each pose but they won't be explained. Sunday at 6pm is the normal time slot for Yin and many will be familiar with the flow. You do not have to do the yoga portion, but it might be fun to try! Plan on an extended savasana.
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Pilates Principle, Latham, NY
Friday the 20th of December @ 7pm
$10-$20 suggested donation
The whole crew will be there as we say goodbye to Autumn and welcome winter. Escape the craziness of the holidays for a little bit and charge your soul. Bring an out of town loved one for free as our special guest and give them the gift of a unique experience.
Connect with us on Facebook Here:
Heartspace, Troy, NY
*Make sure to click "Troy Schedule"
This Saturday, the 7th of December @ 4pm
$10-$20 suggested donation
Join Diane, Jim and Nick for our monthly Lab in Troy. This space is really wonderful and the Troy vibe is artsy and hip. Join us after at the C. Lucas Wine Bar for a glass of wine and a bite to eat to share your experience.
--
Hot Yoga Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, NY
Sunday the 15th of December @ 6pm
Yin Yoga and Gongs $15-$25 suggested donation
Our first event at Hot Yoga Saratoga will be a fundraiser Africa Yoga Project that Cindy is heading up. We are trying something new by combining Yin yoga and the gongs. Yin is slow, deep stretching where each pose is held for several minutes. I think Yin will dovetail wonderfully with the deep vibrations of the gongs. The class will be led by Cindy and she will prompt each pose but they won't be explained. Sunday at 6pm is the normal time slot for Yin and many will be familiar with the flow. You do not have to do the yoga portion, but it might be fun to try! Plan on an extended savasana.
--
Pilates Principle, Latham, NY
Friday the 20th of December @ 7pm
$10-$20 suggested donation
The whole crew will be there as we say goodbye to Autumn and welcome winter. Escape the craziness of the holidays for a little bit and charge your soul. Bring an out of town loved one for free as our special guest and give them the gift of a unique experience.
Connect with us on Facebook Here:
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