Workshop Dates for Aleka Powell

INTRO TO THE GONG ONE DAY WORKSHOP

DATE : Saturday 21st February 2026

TIME : 10 Am - 5 Pm

COST : £175

VENUE : Open Pathway Retreat Centre, Laurel Lane, Queen Camel, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7NU

DETAILS :

This one-day Gong Immersion offers a focused introduction to the Gong teachings, ideal for both complete beginners and those with some experience who wish to refine their skills. Our time together will be a combination of theory and practical application, allowing you to deepen your knowledge and explore a range of foundational gong techniques within a supportive learning environment.Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to play a variety of high-quality gongs. We will also touch on some of the additional instruments commonly used in a gongbath, and you will learn how to offer a simple seated gongbath. This workshop is perfect for anyone wanting to kick-start their gong journey and experience expert tuition within the transformative gong space. Even in a single day, participants will gain meaningful hands-on experience and deepen their personal connection with this powerful healing instrument.

This training counts towards CPD and is recognised as a College of Sound Healing extra module workshop for students undertaking the College training.

TO BOOK :

Please visit Aleka's website at www.alekapowell.com/gong-training or send payment via BACS to NatWest Bank for the account of Equanimity Services Ltd., Account Number 22490620, Sort Code 60-24-37. If paying by BACS please email aleka@alekapowell.com to let her you that you have paid so that she can register your place. 

PART ONE : GONG PRACTITIONER TRAINING

DATE : Saturday 7th March 2026 - Sunday 8th March 2026

TIME : 10 Am To 5 Pm, Saturday And Sunday.

COST : £350 per session (£1750 in total). A deposit of £100 secures your place on the course, with the balance for training Level 1 (weekend 1) and each of the remaining training levels due a month beforehand.

VENUE : Open Pathway Retreat Centre, Laurel Lane, Queen Camel, Somerset, BA22 7NU

DETAILS :

Just off the A303 and accessible by train from London – Waterloo to Sherborne and from London – Paddington and Bristol to Castle Cary, The Open Pathway Retreat Centre is a nurturing and tranquil setting dedicated to those seeking harmony, healing, and spiritual growth. Its ethos is to meet each person with compassion, honouring our shared human spirit beyond background or belief. This calm, heart-centred place provides an ideal environment for the Gong Practitioner Training Course© – a training that goes beyond acquiring knowledge and mastering technique, into an embodied journey of healing and transformation with the gong.

Developed by Gong Master and Head Gong Tutor Sheila Whittaker, the training is a one-year CMA-certificated programme led by Aleka, whose personal healing journey and connection to the Sheila Whittaker lineage infuses the course with warmth, compassion, and gentle wisdom in a nurturing space. You’ll receive expert tuition, individual mentorship and supervised practice to develop your unique gong-playing style and master the art and science of sound healing with the gong. 

The course is offered in a supportive small-group learning environment, designed to strengthen your skills and deepen your relationship with the gong, with coursework and case studies in between modules to integrate your learning and build your confidence as a Gong Practitioner. Students will need to buy their own gong by weekend 2. Support in selecting the best gong for each student will be given during the first weekend. Completion of this training will empower you with the knowledge, skills and expertise to share the healing power of the gong with others as a Certified Gong Practitioner. 

There is an additional £35 for a delicious shared vegetarian or vegan lunch on Saturday and Sunday prepared by the Open Pathway Retreat Centre, with snacks and refreshments throughtout the training days. This cost does not include acommodation or any other meals, but you can contact The Open Pathway Retreat Centre to arrange your stay and arrange a full board package that includes other meals, or book accommodation off-site at the many local AirBandB options. Students should bring a mat, blanket and cushion to receive a gong bath, a notepad and pen to take notes, and indoor shoes as outdoor shoes are not allowed in the training space. You may also want to bring a bathing suit as there is a heated pool at the centre (additional small usage fee to be paid to Open Pathway Retreat Centre). 

The total investment for the Gong Practitioner Training Course is £1,750, payable before the start of the course. There is a possibility of a payment plan, please request options by email. 

TO BOOK :

Please email Aleka or visit her website to book.