About Mark Owen-Ward | Gong Bath Meditation Practitioner in Hertfordshire

about me & reviews

Mark Owen-Ward is a gong practitioner and personal trainer based in Hertfordshire, offering immersive gong events designed to support deep rest, emotional release, and meditative stillness. His sessions use a minimalist earth gong based soundscape, played softly, that encourages the nervous system to settle, creating space for calm, clarity, and reconnection.

Rooted in decades of experience in health and wellbeing, Mark’s also offers personal training to clients over 50, focusing on mobility and strength to support positive ageing.

Mark runs regular gong meditations across Hertfordshire and holds private gong and personal training sessions in his Redbourn studio. His work is grounded in clear communication, transparent pricing, and a commitment to sustainability, including tree planting through Ecologi. Mark’s photographic work can be found at minimalambient.com

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What People Are Saying

I’m grateful for the kind words shared by those who’ve experienced my gong baths and training over the years. My Google and Freeindex reviews are available below:

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      EXCELLENT  
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   Stacey Landau 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mark is a wonderfully talented, supportive and sensitive practitioner who creates a warm and relaxing space. I have had the pleasure of attending a few of his gong sound baths and have also collaborated with him since I so enjoyed the sessions. I would highly recommend him.
  
 
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   Mathilde 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best gong baths in the area. Mark chooses Small, comfortable (warm!) venues perfect for an hour of relaxation, using his range of gongs and chimes. The reset is guaranteed as is a great night sleep afterwards!
  
 
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   greg cowey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sound bath with gongs is my new favourite thing. Mark is a super host made it all a relaxing experience. His knowledge and willingness to share the knowledge is fabulous. I highly recommend and I’ll be back and hope to stay awake longer
  
 
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   Tania Dougall 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mark is so lovely and very talented. He effortlessly creates a very healing and safe space for you to deeply relax. I highly recommend his services!
  
 
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   Ruthy Webster 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mark visited a care home to support a new project. He was sensitive, professional and caring as he introduced residents to the gongs and baths. Everyone engaged and responded positively to their new experiences. I would highly recommend that you invite him to run a session.
  
 
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   Meg Patel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I booked a private gong sound bath session for me and my friend with Mark. We were made to feel safe and comfortable. A cushioned floor mat, eye mask and a throw was provided. We thoroughly enjoyed the session and as Mark mentioned, it helped me a have very deep sleep that night. Have already recommended to another friend.
  
 
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   saloni patial 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband and I, took a personal gong bath session from Mark on 19th August, and the experience was beyond words. It was my first time with gongs ( I was used to crystal bowl sound bath) and it was totally mesmerising and relaxing. The gongs used were top-notch quality and experience was enveloping. Not just sound, the whole place was smelling divine. Must recommend 😊
  
 
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   Bryn Smale 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mark offers a calm and safe space for our clients who attend treatment for recovery of a wide range of addictions. Mark has attended twice so far and has introduced us to his Moon Gong. The clients have responded positively and can't wait for him to come back. Mark uses the space well and is appropriate with professional boundaries as well being a great teacher, explaining what he is doing and offering time and space at the end for clients to feedback about their experience. We really appreciate you Mark, thanks for offering this unique experience to us.
  
 
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   Jenny Williams 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have thoroughly enjoyed Mark's Qigong classes. As a complete beginner, the classes are easy to follow and everyone is very friendly and welcoming. It has been great to practice to reduce stress :)
  
 
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   Katy Richmond 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had my first gong bath with Mark on Sunday and it was incredible! Mark welcomed us into the hall where everything was set up ready to go. He created a peaceful space for everyone and explained how the gong bath would start and finish. There was no expectation except to relax and enjoy! There was opportunity at the end to ask questions about the gongs too. I found the session to really ease my anxiety and get my mind to slow down - I also slept so soundly afterwards! If you’re looking to escape everyday anxieties, try out the next gong bath with Mark. I would highly recommend.
  
 
  
  
 
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green promise

All of us have an impact on the planet and I want to help minimise the impact caused by my business. So from November 2023, I have partnered with Ecologi to plant trees around the world and restore wetlands in the UK. For every transaction with me, be that a pack of personal training sessions or a gong bath session, I will purchase a tree or put money towards wetland restoration. I commit to review this monthly and purchase trees or restoration accordingly. You can visit my mini forest to see what I’ve planted so far and watch it grow. I also use an electric vehicle for transport and use Good Energy to source energy from renewable sources. I choose to follow a plant-based diet to minimise the environmental impact caused by animal farming. While it seems almost impossible to avoid plastic, I try very hard to avoid its purchase choosing natural alternatives such as paper, wood, glass and metal where possible and I recycle when plastic use seems unavoidable.