Sacred Sound Gong Bath/meditative concert

Welcome to a concert with resting pulse - a beautiful musical and meditative experience in Oslo's best-kept secret; Emanuel Vigeland Museum in Ris. The museum is known for its beautiful frescoes (wall paintings) that depict the human life from conception to death, not to mention its unique acoustics, with approximately 20 seconds of reverberation. The overtones of the gongs truly unfold, and you will experience being enveloped by the beautiful tones. Gong Master Anne Siri begins by singing the Gayatri mantra and conjures intuitive songs from the heart. Everything is framed by the clear and bright overtones of the crystal bowls, Indian singing bowls, chimes, and drums. The powerful vibrations of the gongs take you beyond thoughts and into a meditative state where physical and emotional blockages can dissolve, allowing the body’s self-healing system to function optimally. Most people experience time and space disappearing, the body resetting and recharging, leading to a deep form of relaxation and meditation. Afterwards, you will be filled with joy, harmony, presence, and peace. The concert is meditative, and you can choose whether to lie down or sit during it. Bring warm clothes and a mat, sleeping bag, or warm blankets. Due to the preservation of the frescoes, the mausoleum is kept at only 14 degrees, and it gets cold to sit/lie still for 60 minutes. I recommend arriving well in advance, at least 15 minutes before the concert starts, so you have time to enjoy the sight of the frescoes and arrange your space. The doors open 15 minutes before the start, and we begin promptly. It is not possible to enter after the concert has started. Duration 60 minutes, no break. Price: NOK 400. Not recommended for children under 12 years. Arrival: Metro line 1 Frognerseteren, stop Slemdal. Limited parking just outside. Address: Grimelundsveien 8, 0775 Oslo About the museum: Emanuel Vigeland's museum in Slemdal is one of Oslo's best-kept secrets. The main attraction of the museum is a dark, barrel-vaulted room completely covered by frescoes. The 800 m2 painting Vita depicts, in dramatic and strongly erotic scenes, human life from conception to death. Large groups of bronze figures echo the walls' tribute to the mystery of reproduction. Entering the museum is an experience in itself. The impression of the dimly lit frescoes with their many hundreds of naked figures is intensified by an unusual and overwhelming acoustics. Emanuel Vigeland (1875-1948) built the museum building himself in 1926, with future plans for a museum for his sculptures and paintings. Later, he also decided that the museum should serve as a future burial chamber. All windows were bricked up, and his ashes were to rest in an urn above the door. In line with Italian precedents, he named his building Tomba Emmanuelle. About Anne Siri Langelandsvik: Anne Siri is one of Norway's most experienced Gong Masters and regularly holds Gong Baths both in Norway and abroad. She offers basic courses in Gong playing and trains Gong Yoga therapists. Since childhood, she has had great joy and interest in music, played trombone and tenor, and sung. When she experienced the sound of the Gong for the first time in 2011, she immediately knew she wanted to learn to play the Gong. It was the most soul-stirring and fantastic experience ever. Since then, she has played for many hundreds of people, both domestically and abroad, and her Gong Baths are always fully booked. "I have never heard anyone play the gong so completely before. You and the gong were like one, like there was no separation, I believe this is a great gift you have." Elisabeth Engquist, MediYoga international, Founder&Owner