Advanced Gong Therapies
Certification Course
The gong is more than an instrument—it is a portal. Its waves ripple through the body, fascia, and nervous system, guiding us into deep states of release, renewal, and blissful awareness.
A journey into the vibrational intelligence of the body.
The Advanced Gong Therapies course is designed for practitioners ready to step into mastery. More than technique, this is a journey into the fascia as a living web, and the nervous system as a portal to healing.
Through the SVMT Method — Somatics, Vibration, Mindfulness, and Trance-informed practices — you’ll learn to weave the Gong into comprehensive protocols that support body, mind, energy, and spirit.
Graduates emerge as certified SVMT Advanced Practitioners of Gong Therapies, able to design and deliver advanced sessions for individuals and groups using Gongs as the main carrier of transformation.
The Foundation
The Four Pillars of SVMT Gong Therapy
Somatic
The body as resonator and healer.
Vibrational
Resonance as medicine.
Mindful
Presence over performance.
Trance-Informed
Guiding altered states with safety and compassion.
There is no prior experience required for this training.
Perfect for sound practitioners, yoga teachers, therapists, and seekers.
What You’ll Learn
Includes hands-on practice, guided mentorship, and lifetime access to training materials.
Core Competencies
- ✔ The sacred art and science of gong resonance
- ✔ Protocols for therapeutic sessions and group journeys
- ✔ Techniques for nervous system regulation, fascia release, and vibrational alignment
- ✔ What Gong Consciousness is and the potential for transformation this mind state creates
- ✔ The tools of facilitating gong therapy—pricing, space setup, and facilitation skills
Facilitation Styles
Learn the differences & how to create:
- ✔ Gong Meditation
- ✔ Gong Bath
- ✔ Gong Journey
- ✔ Gong Nidra
- ✔ Gong & Breathwork
- ✔ Gong Puja
Therapeutic Practices
Specific healing protocols:
- ✔ Gong for Grief
- ✔ Gong for Trauma & Emotional Release
- ✔ Gong for activating the Nervous System Reset
- ✔ Gong for Fascia Therapies
- ✔ Gong for Trance/Hypnotherapy Work*
- ✔ Gong for Recovery & Addiction Support
- ✔ Gong for Past Life Regression*
The Hybrid Format
Online & In-Person Integration
Online Studies
The Online Pre-Course is required prior to the In-Person Session. The pre-course gives you the foundations of the Gong Therapies Training which allows more hands-on experience during the live event.
The Gong as Portal
Introduction to SVMT Gong Therapy & Meeting the Gong as Teacher.
The Science of Sound & the Gong
Resonance, entrainment, fascia, and brainwaves.
The Body as Instrument & Techniques
Somatic listening. Strokes, rolls, sweeps, silence, and intention.
Gong & Trance States
Bliss vs. trance, trauma-informed practice.
Gong for Healing & Transformation
Fascia release, vagus nerve, emotional release. Gong Meditation, Bath, Nidra, Puja.
The Spiral of Transformation & Facilitation
Sound → Resonance → Silence → Integration. Holding space ethically.
In-Person Studies
The 3-Day in-person studies bring the theory into the body. This is where the practice truly comes alive under direct mentorship.
- Hands on Immersive Practices using a variety of Gongs & Mallets
- Flumie/Friction Mallet Practices
- Techniques for activating the various zones of the Gong
- Protocol Practices for a Variety of uses
- Gong Experiences - Gong Meditation, Gong Puja, Gong Bath
- Intentional Practices, Group Discussions, Shares, and Gong Drills
Your Teachers & Mentors
Bill Gisclair-Sullivan
Founder/Senior Director of Meditate School & Creator of The SVMT Method.
Orlando Diaz
Mentor of The SVMT Method, Teacher, course creator and Coach.
The Palm Desert Gong Chamber
Due to the number and size of Gongs needed for this training, it will only take place at our special Gong Chamber located at our studio in Palm Desert/Palm Springs, California.
At this location we have dozens of gongs on hand in sizes from 14-40 inches for training and practice, as well as our stunning 48-inch Gong that will be ready to receive and share its energy with you.
There are numerous hotels and Airbnb's in the Palm Springs/Palm Desert area.
Upcoming Training Dates
Summer
June 13-15, 2026
Fall
September 19-21, 2026
Winter
November 14-16, 2026
Investment
Tuition: $795.00
Easy Payment Plan Available
$300 Down plus 4 Monthly Payments (4% finance charge)
No experience required. No instrument purchase required. We will have practice instruments on hand.
Registration
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