One of the joys of living a Carpe Diem lifestyle is saying “yes” to new things—even better when it’s something I’ve never heard of before and good for my brain! My friend Cathy recently told me about The Light Club in Boulder, a place that is unique, immersive, and beneficial for brain health. Count me IN!
Walking inside felt like stepping into a dreamlike sanctuary. With patterned textiles, crystal formations, geometric sculptures, mirrored accents, and soft, shifting lights, the entire space buzzed with color and creativity. The walls were painted my favorite color – you guessed it – purple! It was part art installation, part meditation space, and entirely unlike anything I’d experienced.
By the way, I love trying to match my attire to whatever celebration or experience I’m having, and look how perfectly my purple attire fit in!
The Light Club Experience
Cathy and I lay down on two mildly vibrating beds (head-to-head) draped with vibrant fabrics. Above us hung intricate geometric structures, strands of beads, and special lights. Before the session began, we put on high-quality headphones, and even the simple introduction sounded like it came from some other dimension. The audio felt close, rich, and fully immersive—like a hologram for the ears.
When the session started, we closed our eyes. Even with no external visuals, I began seeing colors, patterns, and shapes dancing behind my eyelids. These weren’t projected by the room—they were created by my own brain, responding to sound, light, and relaxation. It was mesmerizing in a way that felt both soothing and mentally stimulating.
A Tiny Moment of Confusion (Thanks to a Fly!)
At one point, I felt a faint buzzing sensation on my upper lip. Because my eyes were closed and the headphones blocked all real-world noise, I honestly wondered if this was some kind of unexpected sensory component of The Light Club experience—though definitely not one I would have signed up for!
After a moment of uncertainty, I swatted at it and felt it flutter away. Sure enough, after the session ended, I confirmed: it was a real fly, not some experimental sensory technology. A funny reminder that even in an otherworldly environment, nature still participates.
A Microadventure for Brain Health
The Light Club felt like a natural extension of my “Year of Microadventures”—those unique, curious, low-effort adventures that add novelty and joy to everyday life.
What I loved most was the blend of relaxation, sensory stimulation, and simple fun. It wasn’t just visually and aurally immersive—it was a moment to step out of routine and let my brain explore something new.
To be honest, it reminded me a bit of the Psilocybin journey I took a couple of years ago, but without the psilocybin!
Also, I’d like to note, that there is a whole lot more to the science behind light and sound waves and how they can help our brains. Being a newbie, I just got an initial appetizer into a world full of recipes.
Would I Recommend The Light Club?
Absolutely. If you’re in Boulder and curious about mindfulness, creativity, or brain-healthy experiences, The Light Club is worth a try. It was kind of a woo-woo experience for this engineer, but just trying new things builds neuroplasticity, so, if you get the chance, do it!
it’s a soothing, colorful, and memorable microadventure—especially when shared with a good friend.
