S4. Ep2. Gong Master Athena Ko Sound, stillness and the healing power of gong meditation for sleep

S4. Ep2. Gong Master Athena Ko Sound, stillness and the healing power of gong meditation for sleep

From Sleep On by The Sleep Charity

October 20, 2025 · 51 min · Episode 15

About this episode

Athena Ko discusses the benefits of gong meditation for sleep and mental calm with Dr. Sophie Bostock.

London’s own “Gong Girl,” Athena Ko, joins Dr. Sophie Bostock to share how sound meditation can open pathways to deep rest and mental calm. Together they will explore how gong baths and sound healing can support sleep, soothe an overactive mind, and anchor us in presence. Athena is one of London’s leading gong masters and meditation teachers. As founder of The Gong Girl, she specialises in guiding people, especially those under high stress, into clarity, calm and restoration through sound and meditation. With past work teaching meditation in psychiatric wards and a background bridging both the corporate and spiritual worlds, Athena brings a rare blend of groundedness and depth. In this episode, Athena will teach you how to “listen yourself to sleep” and take you on a short guided sonic meditation using gong and vibration to help you drift into rest. Find out more about Athena and her gong work via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegonggirl Sleep On Series 4 is brought to you by The Sleep Charity and sponsored by Nytol.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Sophie Bostock

Guest: Athena Ko

Topics covered

  • gong meditation
  • sound healing
  • sleep support
  • mental calm
  • stress relief

Keywords

  • gong meditation
  • sound healing
  • sleep
  • stress
  • mental calm
  • meditation
  • wellness

Sponsors

Nytol

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Sleep Charity, The Gong Girl

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