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5 reasons why you should buy a gong

5 reasons why you should buy a gong

The gong is undoubtedly an often underestimated musical instrument with an incredibly relaxing effect. We have put together five reasons why you should buy a gong. The gong is undoubtedly one of the most underrated musical instruments of all. Yet it has an incredible sound spectrum and, above all, an enormous influence on the people who listen to its tones. Our five reasons why you should definitely have a gong at home.

Reasons for having your own gong

1. relaxation

We've all been there: you come home from a stressful day at work and can't even switch off properly over dinner with the family. The consequences of constant stress can not only affect the psyche, but can also have serious physical consequences. One example of this is burnout syndrome, which mainly occurs in people who are constantly under tension and do not allow themselves any periods of rest. But even if you sit down to rest in the evening with a book or in front of the TV, your brain is still active in the background and continues to work on the problems that arise in your private life or at work. This is where physical exercise, such as jogging or lifting weights in the gym, helps many people. If you don't want any additional physical exertion or can't stand it, playing a gong could help you achieve the relaxation you need or long for. The pleasant tones and low pitch can have a particularly relaxing effect. It is particularly important in this respect that the brain concentrates on playing the gong and therefore does not continue to fiddle with everyday tasks. This not only ensures a pleasant sense of well-being on your part, but your brain is also able to think freely again and develop new ideas.

2. meditation

When you think of a gong, monks immediately spring to mind, meditating to the sound of a gong and murmuring the words of the mantra "Om" in unison. Meditation can take place in many different ways. For example, sitting down quietly and consciously breathing in and out is also a form of meditation that aims to bring body and mind into harmony or slow down everyday life. To enhance the effect of meditation, it is a good idea to use a gong to create sounds that have a calming effect. This can be achieved either with a gong driver or with a mallet.

3. therapy

Sound therapies are a special form of meditation. Although these are usually carried out with the help of singing bowls , they can also be carried out with a gong. The main aim here is also to actively perceive the sounds that are elicited from the sound instrument and to allow them to transport you into a kind of trance state. This special type of relaxation can free the mind of all unnecessary and negative energies or stresses. This not only ensures a more pleasant sense of well-being, the mind is also more focused afterwards and you can concentrate better on upcoming tasks.

4. decoration

A gong in a home is not only an unusual feature, it also lends the room a certain nostalgia and originality. The gongs from Ollihess, which are handmade in Germany, have a particularly appealing aesthetic that is a real eye-catcher. Especially when paired with one of our high-quality gong drivers or gong mallets, the sound instrument attracts everyone's attention. Probably the most eye-catching gong mallet from Olli Hess is the friction mallet Lava Edition. It is completely covered in black and therefore clearly stands out from all other gong mallets on the market.

5. call everyone together

A gong has the property that it can be heard well even from a great distance. This is one of the reasons why gongs are still used in temples today to gather monks together for meditation. The gong can also be used for exactly the same purpose in the home. For example, if you want to let your family know that dinner is ready, you can use your gong to do so.

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