Wellbeing session pairing Tai Chi with a gong bath in the cathedral nave beneath Luke Jerram's 'Gaia' installation.
Herts Tai Chi Chuan and Gong Away are teaming up for a wellbeing session at St Albans Cathedral on Monday 8 February, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. It's held in the nave, which is the longest in England, and the whole thing takes place beneath Gaia, a seven-metre installation by artist Luke Jerram. The piece uses NASA imagery, sound and light to show the Earth in stunning detail, and it's designed to invite a deeper connection to the planet.
The session pairs the slow, mindful motion of Tai Chi with the immersive sound of a gong bath. You'll start with the guided movement and then settle into the sound, all while Gaia hangs above you. It's a combination of the two, rather than one after the other, so you're moving and listening in the same space.
Gaia is part of a wider programme the Cathedral has built around the installation. Over the course of its run, there's been Storytime, Yoga, Jazz Under Gaia, Gaia Lates and a Science Festival, as well as talks by the Cathedral's Canon Scientist, Professor Russell Cowburn. This session fits into that mix, alongside the other events staged beneath the piece.
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It's open to all levels, so you don't need any prior experience with Tai Chi or gong baths to join in. Loose, comfortable clothing and non-grip socks are recommended, and you're welcome to bring a yoga mat, pillow and blanket if you'd like them. The session runs from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY, in the nave under Gaia.
