Stimulating the Vagus Nerve with Sound—What's Really Possible?
The vagus nerve, also known as the vagus nerve, is the longest and one of the most important cranial nerves in the human body. It plays a central role in the parasympathetic nervous system and influences...
How the Sound of Gongs and singing bowls Affects singing bowls Breathing
How the Sound of Gongs and singing bowls Affects singing bowls Breathing Our breathing usually happens all on its own. It is the foundation of all life and the most important tool for meditation...
New at ollihess: The Kabalonga Waterfall Rattle
With the Kabalonga Waterfall Rattle, you'll now find a new natural instrument in our shop that brings gentle water sounds to your sound healing practice. Use it for personal practice or even...
singing bowls: Instructions, Procedure, and Effects
A singing bowl meditation has a calming effect, can relieve anxiety and free you from your worries. Our tips on how to prepare and conduct a singing bowl meditation can help you...
This was the Gong Symposium 2026
We are incredibly grateful that we were able to attend the 2026 Gong Symposium and play such an active role in it. Three incredibly diverse and inspiring days filled with sound, encounters, and so much more...
Gong Players Who Inspire Us: Martin Schmitz
Finally, we have some news from the ollihess community: Today, we’d like to introduce you to Martin Schmitz. Martin helps people let go of stress, find inner peace, and develop a deeper...
Gong Myth #4: “A gong must be loud to be felt!”
Myth #4: “A gong has to be loud for you to feel it!” You’ve probably heard this before. But is it really true? Let’s set the record straight! It’s the soft sounds that make the diff...
Everything about Gongs, Sound Baths & the Sound Scene – in the new podcast with Frida Möhres
The inspiration for our work with sound rarely comes solely from our own practice—but rather, above all, from discussing it with others. That’s exactly why our new ollihess podcast series is on YouTube...
Mother's Day at ollihess – 20% off our sound tools
Sunday is Mother’s Day. It’s a good opportunity to take a moment to reflect. Not because appreciation is limited to a single day—but because we sometimes don’t make enough time for it in our daily lives. 20% off Gong M...
2nd Gong Symposium 2026: Exchange, Inspiration, and Deep Sound Experiences
An intensive weekend filled with gong practice, connection, and personal growth: The 2nd Gong Symposium will take place from June 12–14, 2026, at the Lebensbogen Conference Center near Kassel. Three days during which you’ll...
