Gong Therapy Training
A Professional Certification Course in Sound Healing with the Gong
About Gong Therapy Training
Learn how to use the gong as a therapeutic instrument to support healing and transformation in others.
In this in-depth training with Mehtab, a leading authority in gong sound healing, you’ll explore the principles of sound therapy, develop intuitive gong playing skills, and practice therapeutic techniques that can be integrated into yoga, healing, or meditation practices.
This training is part of our our complete Gong Training Pathway.
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We’ve all experienced how the gong can change our lives. The sound of the gong is so powerful. It’s an instrument of healing and transformation. In our course, Gong Therapy, you’ll learn how to use the gong one-on-one with the client. We’ll practice mantras, mudras, pranayama with the sound of the gong. You’ll learn how to construct a gong healing session by the placement of the gong in relation to the client, the ways to position the client to hear the gong most profoundly, and the techniques of playing the gong to create deep and lasting change. We invite you to try this course therapy for your own transformation and the healing of other people.
What You’ll Learn
Become a Certified in Gong Therapy
Learn the art and science of Gong Therapy from its originator, Mehtab Benton. Upon completion, you’ll receive a certification to expand your healing and professional credentials.
Therapeutic Use of Yogic Tools
Incorporate yoga-based methods such as mudras, mantras, drishtis, pranayama, and postures to create deeply therapeutic gong experiences for clients.
Play the Gong for Healing
Master therapeutic gong techniques designed to support physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Learn to structure sessions for individuals and groups with purpose and confidence.
Client Evaluation & Session Structure
Learn to assess clients, choose appropriate techniques, prepare your environment, and guide integration—everything you need to conduct effective healing sessions.
Professional Training for Healers
Perfect for yoga teachers, therapists, sound healers, and gong players. This training elevates your offerings, increases your earning potential, and enhances your credibility.
Join Live or On-Demand
Participate live online or access the recordings for independent study. Flexible scheduling makes it easy to complete the training from anywhere in the world.
Who This Training Is For
This course is ideal for anyone who wishes to use the healing power of the gong in a therapeutic setting, including:
🌀 Sound Healers
Expand your healing modalities with proven techniques in therapeutic gong application for individual clients and group settings.
🧘 Yoga Teachers
Bring the transformational sound of the gong into your classes and private sessions using intentional breathwork, posture, and mantra.
💆 Therapists & Wellness Professionals
Add a powerful sound healing dimension to your holistic health practice to support emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
🎵 Gong Players
Learn how to play the gong in a structured and healing-centered way, expanding beyond performance and meditation into therapeutic application.
💫 Spiritual Practitioners
Use the gong as a tool for inner transformation, energy balancing, and deep integration through sound.
📚 Gong Practitioner Graduates
Take the next step in your gong training journey with this advanced certification course led by the originator of Gong Therapy.
Certification Details
Upon successful completion of this training, you will receive a Gong Therapy Practitioner Certificate. This course qualifies as part of the Certified Gong Practitioner training pathway and may be applied toward continuing education hours for yoga teachers and wellness professionals.
This training is one branch of all Gong Trainings with Mehtab Benton.
What You’ll Receive with Certification
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Certificate of Completion as a Gong Therapy Practitioner
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Eligibility to progress toward Professional Gong Player Certification
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Access to downloadable course materials and guided practicum support
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Continued access to the recorded sessions if you attend online
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Connection to an international community of gong healers
Requirements for Completion
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Full attendance at all training sessions (live or recorded)
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Completion of a short practical homework assignment
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Engagement in guided practice sessions or case study experiences
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Final review and approval from the course instructor if completing asynchronously
Continuing Education & CEUs
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Counts as Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Yoga Alliance
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Suitable for professional development hours for sound healers, therapists, and yoga teachers
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Can be applied toward the full Professional Gong Player Certification Pathway
Upcoming Gong Trainings
Explore our upcoming Gong Therapy Trainings and Professional Gong Practitioner courses, available online and in select locations. Whether you’re beginning your sound healing journey or continuing your certification pathway, these immersive trainings will support your growth and practice. All trainings are open to new and returning students.
Learn more about our full Professional Gong Player Certification Pathway
Gong Therapy Training | Certified Sound Healing with the Gong
Event Dates & Times:
📅 March 28–29 & April 11–12, 2026
🕙 10 am – 2 pm US Central (CST) | 5 pm – 9 pm European Central (CET)
Location:
🌐 Live Online Worldwide (Recorded for replay)
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About Mehtab
Mehtab Benton is a master gong teacher, Kundalini Yoga trainer, and international mentor in the therapeutic applications of sound. He began his yoga journey in 1973 and has since trained thousands of yoga teachers and gong players around the world. Alongside his wife, he owned and operated five yoga studios and led a Kundalini Yoga ashram in Austin, Texas.
The originator and author of Gong Yoga, Gong Therapy, and Teaching Gong Yoga, Mehtab has pioneered the modern integration of the gong into yoga, meditation, and healing practices. He has mentored students, therapists, and sound healers in over 20 countries in the art and science of playing the gong therapeutically.
A lifelong practitioner of Vedic astrology, Mehtab also authored Astrology Yoga and has provided astrological consultations for more than 25 years. Through his teachings, he brings a unique blend of yogic wisdom, celestial insight, and sound healing experience to help others discover their soul’s purpose and healing potential.
What Students are Saying
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“Thank you, Mehtab and Laura. A wonderful course! So well presented and organized. And underlying it all is the sense of confidence and curiosity you build in your students through the exercises and dialogue. It was exactly what I needed to be a more effective and intentional practitioner. So Great! –”
– Amy B., Gong Practitioner
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“Mehtab is a master teacher. The Gong Therapy training completely changed how I approach sound healing — with purpose, intuition, and confidence.”
– Sara M., Yoga Teacher & Healer
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“This training was profound. Not only did I learn how to use the gong therapeutically, but I also experienced personal transformation. Mehtab’s wisdom and humor made it so accessible.”
– Jason D., Music Therapist
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“Mehtab’s teachings are deeply rooted in experience. The blend of gong, yoga, and astrology gave me tools that I now use every day with my clients.”
– Priya K., Kundalini Yoga Instructor
Frequently Asked Questions: Gong Therapy Training
Have questions about our Gong Therapy Training? Below are answers to common inquiries about the course, certification, and how the training works. If you need more info, feel free to contact us anytime.
Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes! All sessions will be recorded and available for replay if you’re unable to attend live. Whether you’re joining this online gong training live or watching later, you’ll receive full access.
Do I need to have a gong to take this training?
While it’s helpful to have access to a gong for practice, it’s not required. You’ll still benefit from the therapeutic gong teachings and can apply the skills when you have a gong. This flexibility makes it an accessible sound healing certification course.
Is this a certification course?
Yes! You will receive a Gong Therapy Certification upon completion. This course is part of the Professional Gong Player Certification Pathway and prepares you to use the gong professionally for therapeutic purposes.
What if I miss a day of the training?
No problem. You can catch up with the replay videos during the time that they are available. This gong therapy online course is designed to be flexible and accessible — live attendance is not required for certification.
Is this suitable for beginners or new gong players?
This gong therapy training is open to all levels. If you’re new to playing the gong, we recommend taking an introductory gong course like, Gong Practitioner Level One, beforehand to get comfortable with the fundamentals.
How is this different from other gong trainings?
Unlike general sound healing or gong playing workshops, this training focuses specifically on gong therapy — using the gong intentionally in healing sessions, private work, and holistic settings. You’ll learn protocols, energetic principles, and therapeutic techniques.
Will I be able to offer gong sessions after this training?
Yes! You’ll be prepared to confidently offer individual or small-group gong therapy sessions. This course gives you both the knowledge and experience to begin your work as a certified gong therapy practitioner.
How does this training fit into the full Gong Training Pathway?
The Gong Therapy Training is one of five core courses in Mehtab Benton’s Gong Training Pathway. Completing all core courses plus mentorship leads to Professional Gong Player Certification.
Enhance Your Experience with the Gong Therapy Book
Written by Mehtab Benton, the Gong Therapy book is a comprehensive guide to using the gong for healing, transformation, and inner alignment.
While not required, it’s highly recommended as a companion resource to this training. Inside, you’ll find techniques, therapeutic frameworks, and sound healing insights that expand on what we explore in class.
📘 Learn more about the book and how it supports your gong practice below:
Ready to Deepen Your Gong Journey?
Join us for this immersive Gong Therapy Training and learn how to use the gong for healing, transformation, and deep inner work. Whether you’re a seasoned sound healer or just beginning your path, this certification course will expand your ability to offer profound therapeutic experiences with the gong.
Live online and fully recorded, this is your opportunity to receive expert training from Mehtab Benton, the original Gong Therapy teacher and creator of the Gong Player Certification Pathway.
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