The Empathogen Experience: Experiential Meditative Art Experience

The Empathogen Experience

• What does it mean to “make sense” of reality?

• Do you have more than five senses?

• How do you develop your sensory aperture?

• What is the relationship between cultivating states of awe and purpose?

• How does training your nervous system impact public health?

• How does your use of technology impact your sense of aliveness?

The Empathogen Experience explores these questions through a 90-minute guided to 2 hour (discussion length dependent), interactive, experiential meditation on sensory perception, combining contemplative art and sound. No meditation experience is required.

“Empathogen” commonly refers to therapeutics that evoke deep states of connected empathy. Stein’s award-winning Empathogen Series explores how nature-based meditation teaches us to access these same states of loving awe — through the cultivation of our own senses, completely sober.

Small group experience (up to 12 guests per session).

Samantha Rose Stein is a journalist and multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the relationship between technology, nature, and mysticism in shaping consciousness. Her neuroaesthetic painted works connect viewers and collectors with an ongoing visual meditative practice.

Her artistic creative practice emerged from a deep study of meditation traditions, and a translation of these practices into abstract form. They are part of a larger body of work focused on integration, the regular practice of bridging insight with aligned action. She considers herself to be a “healing artist” using creative practice as a means to connect to a deeper sense of purpose.

Her work has been called “the symbol of the sacramental law movement” by Harvard Law, and has been featured at the National Press Club’s Federal Summit on Psychedelic Medicine. She has sat on clinical advisory boards related to psychedelic medicine in Austin, Texas, and developed integration protocols for post-op care.

Learn more at wombkind.com.

This event is in partnership with the Compére Collective. 

Please note:

1. Please arrive 15+ minutes prior to your scheduled tour time to check-in. The experience is 90 minutes, starts on time, and is a small-group facilitated session — late arrivals may not be able to join.
2. This is a phone-free experience designed to support presence and meditative states. You’ll be provided a sachet for your phone at the start, and no photographs are permitted.
3. This is a substance-free event. Guests who appear to be under the influence will be asked to leave.
4. The experience does not use light-based artworks or any form of flashing lights.
5. Works are available for purchase. Price upon request after the experience.
6. Tickets are nonrefundable.
7. The amount you paid for your ticket may be applied as credit toward a limited edition print size 30 x 40 or larger, if purchased on the day of your visit.

Q & A:

1. The date and time I need is sold out — is there a waitlist? Yes, please contact the organizer.
2. Can I schedule a private tour? Yes, please contact the organizer.
3. I can’t afford the ticket price — can I still attend? Yes, please contact the organizer.
4. What does my ticket price cover? Tickets cover a portion of the production costs for the month-long event. Philanthropic contributions offset additional costs of production.
5. How else can I support the artist? Prints and original works are available for purchase. Philanthropic contributions can also be made via a nonprofit to support art exhibitions as a public health intervention.
6. Will additional meditative teachings occur during the September show residency? Yes, teachings on dream yoga, nada yoga, and other practices from wisdom traditions will be on offer. Please contact the organizer for more information.