I’ve combined multiple sensory stimulation modalities, (the Lucia N°03 hypnagogic light, an immersive surround sound, a tactile transducer powered recliner, a tactile transducer powered chest plate, and more) where one can experience a chemical free altered state. I use the words meditative and meditation to describe the experience because that’s really the closest thing to describe the altered state you can experience under the light.
Our brains process the data from our brains of our five senses which is how we interpret, interact, understand, and navigate through this reality. Our awareness of this reality is directly correlated to this processing. All of your depression, worries, stressors, and anxiety reside within your awareness of this reality.
I believe (and have experienced) that when you artificially stimulate one or more of your senses, your awareness of this reality lessens and the weight of your anxieties, worries, and other negative side effects of life lessens as well. If you’ve ever experienced an altered state while using binaural beats, in an acupuncture session, or during a massage, hopefully you understand what I’m saying here…
The meditative/altered state experience is incredibly difficult to explain and is unlike anything else in the world. It’s a lesson in calmness, presence, and surrender.
People often “see” patterns, colors, and other visual representations while under the light. The thing to understand is it’s just a light. Your subconscious is what’s generating any and all of the “imagery.” This is where the therapeutic aspect of the experience comes in. I believe that by taking the time to integrate any imagery, feelings, or sensations that come up during a session is important if you’re wanting to use this as a self care modality.
In March of 2024, I had to close the meditation center located in the Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College Enka campus’ in the Small Business Incubator.
I currently offer sessions in the mobile studio that I built during the pandemic as well as remote services where I can come to you.
There are many reasons why people have tried this experience: curiosity, recreation, spirituality, therapeutic, and more.
While the light experiences from the Lucia N°03 can be very therapeutic, this is not a “light therapy”, as I am not a therapist.
The “therapeutic” aspect of this experience really comes in when you realize that the light is only a light and anything that you visualize, feel, or experience is all coming from your brain, subconscious, or from somewhere within.
All therapeutic practices require work and I personally believe that in order to get any benefit from the experience therapeutically you need to take time after a session to integrate, research, and learn what you experienced.
Every session is different for everyone, every time. The reason for this is your brainwave activity varies constantly. The most commonly reported benefits of a light session include: positive mood shift, a feeling of calm, and better sleep after a session.
With your eyes closed, the Lucia N°03 hypnagogic light stimulates your optic nerve, when stimulated in this way, you begin to experience visuals that are unlike anything else. People have reported seeing colors, patterns, people places, animals, words, letters, numbers, and more!
It is believed that when your optic nerve is stimulated in this way, your pineal gland begins to synthesize serotonin like it would the chemical DMT.
(Dimethyltryptamine is a substituted tryptamine that occurs in many plants and animals, including human beings, and which is both a derivative and a structural analog of tryptamine. It is used as a psychedelic drug and prepared by various cultures for ritual purposes as an entheogen)
While you are not “doing” DMT, some of the sensations you MAY experience can have similarities, especially the visualizations.
Again, there is nothing to be afraid of. It’s just a light and my job is to ensure you have the best experience possible.
I use the word psychedelic because it really is the best way to describe the visual experience that you observe while under the light. I know that the word “psychedelic” carries a lot of weight and scares some people but here are some facts:
– There aren’t any residual visual effects.
– Your experience ends when the light turns off.
– You are in control. if at any point, you are uncomfortable, you can cover your eyes, at which point the effect stop instantly.
– My job is to make sure you are safe and enjoying yourself.
Having personally used the light as much as I have, I strongly suggest that you try to go in without any expectations and enjoy the experience for what it is. It’s a great opportunity to be in the moment.
I tell my clients that the light session is a lesson in presence and surrender. It really feels like the more you attempt to manifest, the more the light seems to take away. What I mean by this is when you’re under the light and you think to yourself “I really want to see (insert color here)”, I’ve experienced all the colors turn to gray.
I strongly suggest that after your session, write down any imagery that comes up. Then take the time after the session to integrate the experience and read through your notes. Ultimately, anything that you “see” is generated by you, the light is only putting you into a state where you can “receive” these “messages.”
If you want to learn more, here are some links:
How people are getting high on light – The Lucia N°03 machine mimics the effects of LSD and DMT to help mental wellbeing
For the past four years I’ve been learning, experimenting, building, and inventing, all with the intention of creating the best possible experience I can share with my clients. It’s been a long and rewarding process that has challenged me in more ways than I can express.
This latest iteration of the experience is by far the best yet.
The multisensory stimulation systems I have in place complement each other and give my clients a truly immersive, comfortable, and one of a kind experience in a safe and judgement free environment!
The Lucia Light
Full surround sound
Tactile transducers
Essential oils
In March of 2024, I had to close the SLAB 2.0 and am offering sessions using my (formerly Mobile) Studio where it is parked at my home or remotely where I come to you. Based on your location, I can bring the light as well as other accessories that can further enhance your experience, such as a black out tent, speakers, headphones, etc.
In July of 2021, I was approved to join the Small Business Incubation Program at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College’s Small Business Development Center at the Enka campus (located on the west side of Asheville).
I am incredibly fortunate and beyond grateful to be involved in the incubation program and this opportunity has given me the ability to further develop what I can only call a “one of a kind experience.”
https://ashevillelight.com/the-ingress-system/So instead of watching “Tiger King” during the pandemic, I spent most of my time learning everything I could about the Lucia Light. I created custom light sessions, experimented with combining the Lucia with other modalities, I offered technical support to other Lucia Light owners, and also built my mobile studio by hand.
I had planned on taking the mobile studio to festivals to share the experience but when it was all said and done, I realized that while it’s fun to hit the festivals, it’s not really the right atmosphere.
As of March 2024, I am offering sessions from this Studio by default. The (formerly Mobile) Studio is currently parked in my driveway so I can continue development on The Ingress System.
Epilepsy
As the Lucia light is a strobing light, there is the potential of it triggering epileptic seizures for those with epilepsy.
Pace Makers
If you have a pace maker, please let me know ahead of time, as there is a tactile transducer located in the recliner. If you do have a pace maker or other magnetic sensitive medical equipment, accommodations can be made.
A Light Assisted Meditative Experience based in Asheville NC.
We are all working on adapting to a shifted reality.
In April of 2020, I chose to close my studio downtown and began “converting” a popup trailer into a mobile studio for the light.
I’m not going to lie, I went a little overboard. After tearing the pop-up down to the frame and essentially building a tiny home, I realized that I had created a monster… and an experience like no other.
My primary goal for this project was to create the optimal experience by combining the two modalities of a sound bath and the hypnagogic light in a safe, clean, and comfortable space to be able to offer light sessions during the pandemic.
I have integrated the following safety precautions in the Mobile Studio:
Periodically I do travel and can take the light out on the road to different towns and cities. If you are interested in experiencing the light, feel free to call or send me an email.
There are 2 very different experiences that I offer. 1 is with the studio where I can only accommodate one person at a time and the other is without the studio where I can accommodate between 1 and 4 people at a time.
I love my job and I'm sure you'll love what I do as well! Feel free to reach out and see how I can make your next event something that everyone will remember!
If you have a location for me to set up without the studio, I can accommodate up to 4 people under the light at one time (depending on the space provided) comfortably. I have headphones, Bluetooth speakers, yoga mats, blankets, and pillows available to make sure everyone is comfy!
If you are located outside of the Asheville area, please contact me directly to figure out a quote
I am available nationwide for events and limited engagements - please contact for more details. Please follow Mobile Light and Sound Bath on Facebook for scheduled pop-up events and updates on when and where the studio will be.
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