About this Event
Step into a space of deep resonance and renewal with Athena – the Goddess of Wisdom Gong.
Athena is no ordinary instrument. She was born on a Welsh mountainside, created by a shamanic Portuguese gong maker who I entrusted with my story of sepsis recovery and life’s traumas. I asked him to craft me a gong engraved with a phoenix, to symbolise my rising from the ashes.
The process of her birth was extraordinary. A gong begins life as a flat alloy – hammered, engraved, and placed in the fire to reveal its colour. What usually takes minutes took Athena an hour and a half. Her maker messaged me mid-process: “She is struggling to be born.” Hearing this Jess began a shamanic drumming ceremony in her client studio, crying her eyes out, while he held his own ceremony in his studio – both of us calling her through. He later told me it was the most intense making experience he had ever witnessed.
Athena, forged in fire and ceremony, carries immense power. Her voice is rich, grounding, and deeply transformative – a true embodiment of wisdom and resilience.
Your guide for this sound journey is Jess Nicks – Tamer of minds and regulator of nervous systems. Jess weaves together her lifelong love of music with her expertise as a certified coach, Master NLP practitioner, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) facilitator. With over 20 years of experience in the music industry and a deep understanding of how sound, rhythm, and vibration influence the body, she creates a safe and soothing space to let go, reset, and reconnect.
Her work is rooted in nervous system regulation – helping you move out of stress and into balance. Through the resonance of Athena’s gong, Jess guides you into a meditative state where your body can soften, your mind can quieten, and your whole system can realign.
Whether you’re seeking calm, clarity, or simply a nourishing pause in your week, this sound bath will leave you feeling grounded, lighter, and more connected to yourself.
✨ No experience needed – just bring a mat, blanket, and an open mind and anything else you need to be snuggly lying down for an hour.
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⚠️ Please note: Gong baths may not be suitable during pregnancy (especially first trimester), if you have epilepsy, sound-induced seizures, or if you use a pacemaker. If unsure, please consult your healthcare provider before attending. Email [email protected] with any questions
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hanover Community Centre, 33 Southover Street, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
GBP 20.21
