{"product_id":"integral-gong-playing-level-1-los-angeles-october-23-25-2026","title":"Integral Gong Playing Level 1 – Los Angeles, October 23–25, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Day Certification Training with Jens Zygar · Presented by The Gong Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLos Angeles · Friday October 23 – Sunday October 25, 2026 · 10:00 am – 6:00 pm daily · 40 spots available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff6ee;border:1px solid #f0c9a8;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 22px;margin:18px 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c9402b;\"\u003eEvent details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;padding:8px 0;border-top:1px solid #f3dcc6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 108px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7a5a3a;padding-top:3px;\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex:1;line-height:1.45;\"\u003eThe Gong Shop Los Angeles\u003cbr\u003e1965 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;padding:8px 0;border-top:1px solid #f3dcc6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 108px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7a5a3a;padding-top:3px;\"\u003eDates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex:1;line-height:1.45;\"\u003eFriday October 23 – Sunday October 25, 2026\u003cbr\u003e10:00 am – 6:00 pm daily\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;padding:8px 0;border-top:1px solid #f3dcc6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 108px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7a5a3a;padding-top:3px;\"\u003eParking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex:1;line-height:1.45;\"\u003eStreet parking available\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;padding:8px 0;border-top:1px solid #f3dcc6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 108px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7a5a3a;padding-top:3px;\"\u003eLunch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex:1;line-height:1.45;\"\u003eOptional add-on, $25 per person per day. Choose 1, 2 or 3 days above when you reserve. Menu options are emailed ahead of the training.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;padding:8px 0;border-top:1px solid #f3dcc6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 108px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7a5a3a;padding-top:3px;\"\u003eTea \u0026amp; coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex:1;line-height:1.45;\"\u003eComplimentary throughout the day\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;padding:8px 0;border-top:1px solid #f3dcc6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 108px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7a5a3a;padding-top:3px;\"\u003eBring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex:1;line-height:1.45;\"\u003eA yoga mat or cushion\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;padding:8px 0;border-top:1px solid #f3dcc6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 108px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7a5a3a;padding-top:3px;\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex:1;line-height:1.45;\"\u003eCall The Gong Shop at \u003ca href=\"tel:+14156264606\"\u003e415-626-4606\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Individual Resonance to Collective Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegral Gong Playing approaches the gong as a musical instrument, a resonant body, a field of perception and a medium for individual and collective sound practice. During three intensive days, participants develop fundamental gong-playing techniques and explore listening, movement, resonance, rhythm, silence, interaction, the Cosmic Octave, planetary frequencies and collective performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe three stages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 — The Gong:\u003c\/strong\u003e Body · Mallet · Resonance · Listening. Protocol I (Single Mallet Resonance), guided individual practice, individual masterclass coaching, one gong in different fields of application, Protocol II (Resonant Dialogue).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 — The Relationship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polarity · Dialogue · Rhythm · Silence · Cosmic Resonance. Protocol III (Dual Mallet Integration), rhythm enters the gong, Protocol IV (Rhythm \u0026amp; Empty Space), introduction to the Cosmic Octave and its five primary frequencies, Protocol V (Cosmic Resonance Lab), Integral Duo Performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 — The Field:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planetary Cycles · Ensemble · Composition · Performance · Integration. Collective practice, TimeFreq planetary sonification in real time, Protocol VI (Integral Ensemble Practice), Integral Application Lab, Performance Lab with masterclass feedback, Final Integral Gong Ensemble and Certification Ceremony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree full days of training with Jens Zygar, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe six foundational protocols of Integral Gong Playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual masterclass coaching every day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Completion, Integral Gong Playing – Level 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional personal instrument consultation during breaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary tea and coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour teacher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJens Zygar brings more than four decades of work with gongs, planetary frequencies, sound art and Integral Sound Practice. Hosted with Trey Wyatt of The Gong Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to bring my own gong?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can bring your own gong. We will also have gongs available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I bring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend bringing a yoga mat or cushion. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre meals included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLunch is an optional add-on at $25 per person per day. Choose 1, 2 or 3 days when you reserve. Menu options will be emailed ahead of the training. Tea and coffee are complimentary throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs parking available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStreet parking is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many spots are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLos Angeles has 40 spots available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the cancellation and refund policy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause spots are limited, cancellations received more than seven days before the first day of the training are refunded at 50%. Cancellations within seven days of the training are non-refundable. The same policy applies to the lunch add-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I receive a certificate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Certificate of Completion, Integral Gong Playing – Level 1, is presented at the closing ceremony on Day 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get advice on choosing a gong?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. During selected breaks Jens offers optional personal instrument consultations, and you can explore different gongs from The Gong Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore questions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCall The Gong Shop at 415-626-4606.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gong Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44145871978570,"sku":"IGP-L1-LA-2026","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1625\/3363\/files\/jens-zygar-gong-mallets.jpg?v=1788327352","url":"https:\/\/thegongshop.com\/products\/integral-gong-playing-level-1-los-angeles-october-23-25-2026","provider":"The Gong Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}