Gong Weekend & Training – Marlton, New Jersey

with Mehtab & Laura Benton

This special weekend of gong events was originally held at Balanced Planet Yoga in Marlton, NJ. Today, these trainings are available online for new gong players and worldwide for Gong Yoga Nidra certification, so you can join from anywhere!

How to Play the Gong

Beginner-Friendly Gong Practitioner Training

Perfect for yoga students, sound healers, and therapists with little or no gong experience, this course teaches you how to confidently play the gong for relaxation and yoga classes. You’ll get hands-on experience with a variety of gongs and learn:

• Basic mallet and striking techniques
• The primary playing areas of the gong
• Playing positions and sequences
• How to control volume and rhythm
• How to select and care for your gong

By the end, you’ll be able to lead gong relaxation sessions for yourself, friends, clients, and students. No musical background required. Learn more about the Gong Practitioner Training.

Kundalini Yoga & Astrology

Discover how planetary energies influence your yoga practice. Learn about planetary mudras, the Moon’s cycles, and how Vedic astrology integrates with Kundalini Yoga for deeper meditation and healing experiences.

Story of the Gong: Concert & Relaxation

Experience a multi-gong sound journey designed to open the heart, quiet the mind, and restore energy. Each gong’s resonance creates a rich tapestry of sound that aligns your energy centers and invites profound inner transformation.

Gong Yoga Nidra Training

This certification course teaches you how to combine the therapeutic sound of the gong with the guided deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra. You’ll learn techniques for activating the parasympathetic nervous system, creating healing visualizations, and working with the physical, energetic, and emotional bodies through sound. Includes a comprehensive manual and certification upon completion.

Learn more about Gong Yoga Nidra Training.

About Your Teachers

Mehtab Benton – Creator of Gong Yoga, Gong Therapy, and Gong Yoga Nidra, international gong educator, and Kundalini Yoga Teacher Trainer.
Laura Benton – Yoga teacher trainer and clinical hypnotherapist specializing in deep relaxation practices.