🌀Psychedelic Gong Bath🌀 Waitlist
August 30, 2025 •
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
5009 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Louie Labate
Music and sound have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My love for electronic music and growing up near Seattle exposed me to all sorts of music, and over the years, my fascination with sound has only deepened as I started to explore DJing in college. As a former high school and college basketball athlete, I’ve always been interested in the science of the body and health, which led me to pursue a career in nursing. I earned a bachelor's degree in public health from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO, and later completed my BSN at Duke University.
Before finding yoga, I was a competitive CrossFit athlete. But when I met my wife, Allie, I was strongly encouraged (forced) to attend her yoga classes. What started as a reluctant experience quickly turned into a realization that yoga and meditation were the missing links I had been searching for. As my strength, mobility, and overall well-being improved, I transitioned to practicing yoga exclusively for both physical and mental health. Through this journey, I became an avid meditator—an experience that was nothing short of life-changing.
My deep dive into meditation naturally led me to the transformative power of sound. After experiencing my first sound meditation in Asheville with Billy Zanski of Skinny Beats Sound Shop, I was mesmerized by the power of gongs and how ambient music could shift energy and consciousness. Later in meditation I received confirmation that creating my own ambient soundscapes was something worth exploring and sharing with others. Â
Now, as a sound practitioner, I blend my love for electronic music with ancient healing instruments, creating unique and transcendental sound experiences. My sessions feature gongs (my absolute favorite), synthesizers, native flutes, guitar, the didgeridoo, and other powerful instruments to elevate the collective vibration of those who experience them.
I've been fortunate to study under incredible mentors, including Billy Zanski, who introduced me to the world of sound healing and the didgeridoo, and Mike Tamburo, one of the most renowned gong players in the country. Additionally, I’ve worked one-on-one with Colin Allured, an incredible musician here in Winston-Salem, to dive into music theory, the guitar, and explore ancient vocalization techniques.
Through sound, I’ve found my true passion—helping others shift their energy, expand their consciousness, and experience deep relaxation and healing. I invite you to join me in this journey, immerse yourself in the frequencies, and feel the profound effects of sound.
Description
“A psychedelic journey without the psychedelics.”
Step into the void. Journey into sound.
Join us for a special Psychedelic Gong Bath—an immersive sonic voyage designed to induce altered states of consciousness without the use of psychedelics. This special sound bath features a hypnotic fusion of gongs, drums, drum machines, and electronic synthesizers, weaving a web of vibration that will shift your consciousness, entrain your brainwaves, and drop you deep into the mystery within.
The frequencies created by the gongs alone are known to bypass the thinking mind and activate states similar to those induced by meditation, lucid dreaming, and even DMT. This experience is designed to gently disrupt your ordinary perception and unlock profound states of awareness, emotion, and release.
As your body relaxes and your eyes close, the sound begins to carry you. You may feel like you’re floating through space, unraveling timelines, or reconnecting with forgotten parts of yourself. The space is curated for deep rest and visioning. Allow the sound to be your guide.
Participants often report:
đź”® Full-body tingling, waves of energy, or spontaneous movement
đź”® Vivid visual sequences, geometric patterns, or emotional visions
đź”® A sense of timelessness, ego dissolution, or cosmic connection
đź”® Cathartic emotional release or intense stillness
đź”® A lingering sense of clarity, peace, or joy
Occasionally, emotions may arise.
If this happens, breathe deeply and soften. These waves are part of the healing process. The best way through is surrender—what often follows is a sense of spaciousness, clarity, and lightness that can last for days.
This is not a concert. This is not a nap.
This is a vibrational portal—tuned to rewire the nervous system and reset the mind. Brainwaves shift into theta and delta states, known for their regenerative, subconscious-accessing, and deeply calming effects.
How to Prepare:
✨ KEEP WARM & COMFY – We provide yoga mats, blankets, bolsters, pillows, and eye pillows. Bring anything else you need to feel fully supported—duvets, sleeping bags, extra mats, fuzzy socks.
✨ COME OPEN – Let go of expectations. Allow the journey to unfold.
✨ COVER YOUR EYES – Eye pillows, masks, or scarves are encouraged to deepen your inward vision.
Event Details:
đź•– Doors open at 7pm. Please arrive early to settle in.
🪬 We begin promptly at 7:30pm—doors lock at this time.
🔇 Please TURN OFF your phone, remove shoes, and use the restroom before we begin.
🌀 The sound bath lasts about 1hr 15min, followed by 5–10 minutes of silence and gentle waking.
đź‘Ą Capacity is limited to 19 participants. Early registration highly recommended.
🎟️ Tickets: $33 per person
Please note: This is a Special Event where Monthly Memberships, Class Packs, and New Student Intro passes do NOT apply.
Close your eyes. Open your mind.
The real trip is already inside you.
Step into the void. Journey into sound.
Join us for a special Psychedelic Gong Bath—an immersive sonic voyage designed to induce altered states of consciousness without the use of psychedelics. This special sound bath features a hypnotic fusion of gongs, drums, drum machines, and electronic synthesizers, weaving a web of vibration that will shift your consciousness, entrain your brainwaves, and drop you deep into the mystery within.
The frequencies created by the gongs alone are known to bypass the thinking mind and activate states similar to those induced by meditation, lucid dreaming, and even DMT. This experience is designed to gently disrupt your ordinary perception and unlock profound states of awareness, emotion, and release.
As your body relaxes and your eyes close, the sound begins to carry you. You may feel like you’re floating through space, unraveling timelines, or reconnecting with forgotten parts of yourself. The space is curated for deep rest and visioning. Allow the sound to be your guide.
Participants often report:
đź”® Full-body tingling, waves of energy, or spontaneous movement
đź”® Vivid visual sequences, geometric patterns, or emotional visions
đź”® A sense of timelessness, ego dissolution, or cosmic connection
đź”® Cathartic emotional release or intense stillness
đź”® A lingering sense of clarity, peace, or joy
Occasionally, emotions may arise.
If this happens, breathe deeply and soften. These waves are part of the healing process. The best way through is surrender—what often follows is a sense of spaciousness, clarity, and lightness that can last for days.
This is not a concert. This is not a nap.
This is a vibrational portal—tuned to rewire the nervous system and reset the mind. Brainwaves shift into theta and delta states, known for their regenerative, subconscious-accessing, and deeply calming effects.
How to Prepare:
✨ KEEP WARM & COMFY – We provide yoga mats, blankets, bolsters, pillows, and eye pillows. Bring anything else you need to feel fully supported—duvets, sleeping bags, extra mats, fuzzy socks.
✨ COME OPEN – Let go of expectations. Allow the journey to unfold.
✨ COVER YOUR EYES – Eye pillows, masks, or scarves are encouraged to deepen your inward vision.
Event Details:
đź•– Doors open at 7pm. Please arrive early to settle in.
🪬 We begin promptly at 7:30pm—doors lock at this time.
🔇 Please TURN OFF your phone, remove shoes, and use the restroom before we begin.
🌀 The sound bath lasts about 1hr 15min, followed by 5–10 minutes of silence and gentle waking.
đź‘Ą Capacity is limited to 19 participants. Early registration highly recommended.
🎟️ Tickets: $33 per person
Please note: This is a Special Event where Monthly Memberships, Class Packs, and New Student Intro passes do NOT apply.
Close your eyes. Open your mind.
The real trip is already inside you.