Luna Qigong & Gong Immersion

Luna Qigong & Gong comes to Arts Centre Washington on Friday 13 November, running from 7pm to 9.15pm. It's hosted by practitioner Shaney Barton and described as an evening of gentle movement, renewal, meditation and immersive sound, with the phases of the Moon as the guiding thread.

Each session is timed to the changing lunar cycle, and the idea is to pause and attune yourself to the current phase of the Moon and soften whatever feels stuck. The movement is simple and easy to follow, and you can do it seated or standing, so you don't need to be particularly flexible or have any prior experience to join in. The sound journey is built around a 42-inch Universe Gong and other instruments, and the evening closes with herbal tea and time for quiet reflection.

One practical thing to keep in mind: gong immersions aren't advised during the first trimester of pregnancy. Otherwise, it's a straightforward evening of movement and sound, with the tea and quiet time at the end giving you a bit of space to settle before you head home. It runs from 7pm to 9.15pm at Arts Centre Washington in Sunderland, and it's Pay What You Feel, with suggested prices of £20, £22, or £24.