Nada yoga: hang drum
Hang (handpan) — a steel percussion instrument shaped like a "flying saucer," producing soft melodic tones in a chosen scale. Unlike a gong with its overtone waves or singing bowls with contact vibration, the hang produces a warm and smooth sound that is easy to "drown in." The session belongs to Nada yoga — the tradition of working with sound as a tool for Meditation — and is suitable even for those who have difficulty tolerating sharp or loud vibrations.
For whom
16+
Load
Low intensity
Duration
60–90 мин
Level
All levels
How does a class work
You lie down on a mat with a blanket and pillow while the teacher plays a hang drum for 30–60 minutes. The melodic tones of the scale form a smooth sound environment in which you can simply listen and observe. Nothing is required of you — no poses, no concentration, no stopping of thoughts. Part of the practice takes place in silence.
Effect
Physical effect
Deep relaxation of muscles, relief of tension, and regulation of the nervous system through gentle sound vibrations.
Mental effect
Effortless entry into a meditative state, reduction of anxiety, restoration of resources during mental fatigue.
Who it's for
Stress/anxietyFatigue/burnoutSleep problems
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