Dark Ambient Sound Bath
Dark Ambient Sound Bath emerged from the liminal depths of Los Angeles CA in 2015, a ritual born from the necessity of balance.
Unlike traditional sound healing, which often drifts toward celestial serenity, this experience delves into the abyss—the realm of the unconscious, the primal, the shadow. Rooted in Jungian philosophy, this immersive sonic odyssey weaves guided meditation, live dark ambient music, and the raw catharsis of primal screaming into a transformative passage through the self.
Each gathering summons a shifting ensemble of sonic alchemists, each specializing in their own auditory craft, channeling resonances that awaken the unseen, the unspoken, the unfelt. Here, in the stillness of shadow and sound, attendees are invited to shed the constraints of civility and embrace the authenticity of their darker aspects. This is not a place for suppression but for communion—with oneself, with the collective unconscious, with the echoes of something ancient and untamed.
To ground the experience, we offer a complementary infusion of herbal tea—an elixir to soothe and integrate the journey.
This is not merely a sound bath; it is a threshold, an initiation, a sacred descent into the fertile darkness where true wholeness begins.
What is a Sound Bath/ Sound Healing?
A traditional sound bath healing event immerses participants in ethereal tones—crystal bowls, chimes, and gongs—guiding them toward light, serenity, and transcendence. It is a ritual dissolving the ego into the vast ocean of harmonic resonance.
Dark Ambient Sound Bath, however, is a descent rather than an ascent—a journey into the shadowed corridors of the psyche. Here, guided meditation, deep drones, and primal screaming conjure the unspoken, honoring the raw, primal self. This is not an escape from darkness but an embrace of it—a reclamation of balance where both light and shadow are given space to breathe.
As the door to the subconscious opens, what emerges is unknown—visions may rise, emotions may surge, the body may respond in ways unexpected. Surrender to the darkness, find balance in the void. Your initiation awaits...
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EXORCISING DEMONS WITH DARK AMBIENT SOUND BATHMARCH 4, 2020 by JENNIFER VASQUEZ |
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L.A.’s Creepiest Sound Bath Includes Primal Screaming and an ‘Exorcism’ ThemeMARCH 21, 2018 BY JULIET BENNETT RYLAH |
View our playlist of past virtual sound baths below!
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a Sound Bath?A sound bath is a relaxation technique and meditative experience whereby participants 'bathe' in the sound waves produced by the human voice as well as instruments such as chimes, gongs, drums and singing bowls. |
What is Dark Ambient music?Dark Ambient is a genre of music that features an ominous, dark droning and often gloomy atmosphere with discordant overtones. |
How will this help me?We believe that by recognizing and taking accountability for our subconscious or our "shadow self" that we can unlock and achieve full spectrum healing on a deeper level where trauma, ego, toxicity, stagnation and primitive animal instincts settle beneath the surface. |
What is "shadow work" or "the shadow self"?In Jungian psychology, the "shadow", "Id", or "shadow aspect/archetype" may refer to an unconscious aspect of the personality which the conscious ego does not identify in itself. |
What is "Jungian psychology"?AKA "Analytical psychology", or "Jungian Analysis", coined by Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, it is distinguished by a focus on the role of symbolic and spiritual experiences in human life, and rests on Jung's theory of archetypes and the existence of a deep psychic space or collective unconscious. |
What happens in a Dark Ambient Sound Bath?When you walk in, you are greeted by Lauren for intake and complementary tea that corresponds to the theme and intention of the sound bath to enhance your experience (ingredients are listed). |
How long is the Dark Ambient Sound Bath?In total, the experience is about 90 minutes from entry to exit. |
Can my child participate?This experience can be intense and is not recommended for anyone under the age of 18. Contact us if you have a mature teen that is interested in accompanying you. |
Is this a religious experience?This is an intense healing experience that can be emotional and feel spiritual in nature. It delves into Jungian psychological theory. It is in no way religious. |
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"Not your mama's sound bath. The space to explore darkness & shadow selves spiritually was a delight & relief. Deeply meaningful. The performance of the auditory accompaniment (it was so much more than music) and our guide were perfect. I am still processing and deeply appreciate the opportunity and the work they are doing." AMBER GARZA, SAN FRANCISCO |
"Truly does work. I am still processing what happened. It is an intense experience of "peace after chaos" within yourself, and so was the identically themed healing exercise itself." LUCAS LEVYLIOTAR, OAKLAND |
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"I was lucky enough to be at the first one and was blown away. I’ve been to hundreds of sound baths, but never one that celebrates the shadow like this one. It is so important that Healing includes the shadow and not just the light. I left feeling nurtured, cleared and the dark part of me understood and celebrated." KRISTEN DWAN, LOS ANGELES |
"This sound bath is incredible and completely unique. It is so well orchestrated, the energy was amazing, and I felt like I was in completely capable hands. I had a profound experience and left feeling so connected! If you get a chance to check this out, you absolutely should." HILARY, OAKLAND |
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PATCHES SULLIVAN, OAKLAND |
This sound bath is unlike the others! You will be taken into internal places within yourself through deep frequencies, stimulating soundscapes and Lauren's fantastic guidance. I had an intense emotional reaction. There is a climax that allows you to release hidden tension followed by floating back into your strengths & serenity. This sound bath allows you to tune into your Shadow Self, an aspect too commonly neglected. Wonderful Experience!" JEANELLE MASTEMA, LOS ANGELES |
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"This was one of the coolest experiences I've had in my life. Lauren does a great job of lifting you up and dropping you back down to Earth. I would recommend this experience to anyone. It's refreshing to get in touch with your primal side and embracing it, at least for a little while." ALEX CLARK, LOS ANGELES |
"One of the most accessible sound baths I have been to that provided me the transcendental meditation I needed through the dark soundscapes I thoroughly enjoy. Thank you!" ARTIE FUFKIN, LOS ANGELES |
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"Dark Ambient Sound Bath acts as a hypnotic portal to a a nether-worldly, sometimes nightmarish realm within your consciousness and your own void. Transcendental, meditative and reflective as the best of entheogenic experiences can be, yet utilizing only your imagination and inner sanctum. A truly enshrouding and enlightening experience. It’s less of an escape than it is a portal to direct and visceral confrontation with the Lovecraftian demons, specters and hidden monsters within one’s own consciousness. Powerful use of music, ambience and will. Participants tend to emerge genuinely affected with a sense of inner clarity. I know I did. Could not hope for a more adept mistress of ceremonies than Lauren Davis who guides us to the depths - and like in all of her other projects - manages to blur the line beyond recognition between theatrics and diabolical ritual invocation." RAHNE PISTOR, LOS ANGELES |
"The Dark Ambient Sound Bath experience creates a beautiful space for self-exploration. I have been to the two events held in the Bay Area thus far. Upon entry, the facilitators do a great job of making people feel comfortable and at ease with being in a somewhat vulnerable space with 25-30 other people. As for the experience itself, the combination of breath work, guided meditation, and the music consisting of layered soundscapes that accompany, and at times inform the parameters of an individual experience, provides a unique and enjoyable to way to experience the self. It is clear there is a lot of care and thought behind this project. They are providing a space for individuals to have a collective healing experience. With all that is happening in our collective consciousness, I am grateful that this project exists, so that I (we) can benefit from it." CRYSTAL SINKOWSKI, OAKLAND |
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"I was lucky enough to attend the Exorcism Soundbath. I hadn’t done something like this before and so I wasn’t sure what to expect. What drew me to the event was that it was a guided meditation. I hadn’t done a lot of meditation on my own before so I thought it was cool that this would be directional. The environment felt safe and welcoming, even though it was a room full of strangers. Lauren, the woman leading through the meditation was clear in her speaking with an empathetic tone which quickly seemed to get everyone in the right headspace. There were live musicians whose ambient music immersed us in a blanket of sounds that also readied my mind for the meditative exorcism. When my eyes were closed, the way everything was done made me feel isolated, like I was on my own journey a thousand miles away from people even though it was a full room. Following the meditation, my experience became intense and personal but never overwhelming in a bad way. I’m so glad I went to this, well worth it and I feel it really helped me. Looking forward to the next one they do in the Bay Area!" MIERO CANIDAE, MENLO PARK |