Immersive Acupuncture & Sound Journey with Darren Obong

There is a particular kind of stillness that arrives when the body is held from two directions at once — fine needles easing the nervous system into quiet, and waves of sound filling the space around it. That is the invitation at the heart of this gathering at Sound Bird Center in Los Angeles, where licensed acupuncturist and sound facilitator Darren Obong, LAc, guides participants through an immersive 90-minute wellness experience unlike most anything available in the city.

Darren's work is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, nervous system regulation, and embodied practice. His background spans acupuncture, energy medicine, yoga therapeutics, trauma-informed yoga, breathwork, meditation, functional movement, and mobility — and he brings that range to bear in a single, carefully held session. The result is not a series of separate modalities stacked together, but a unified experience designed to support deep rest and a greater sense of connection within the body.

This is a meaningful offering for anyone in Los Angeles navigating stress, fatigue, or simply the accumulated tension of daily life who is open to a more integrative approach to wellness and healing.

What to Expect

The session moves through four interwoven elements: guided meditation, breathwork, acupuncture treatment, and a crystal alchemy sound bath. Darren opens the space with meditation and breathwork to settle the mind and begin softening the body's defenses. Acupuncture needles are then placed — the treatment is generally gentle and well tolerated, though certain areas such as the hands and feet may feel more sensitive. Any stronger sensations are typically brief and tend to give way to a spreading sense of relaxation. As the body rests with the needles, the crystal alchemy sound bath unfolds around it, enveloping the room in therapeutic sound designed to deepen the restorative state already underway.

Participants can expect to leave feeling more grounded, settled, and at ease — the kind of quiet that takes time to cultivate and is difficult to access alone.

The gathering is intimate by design. Darren holds a safe container throughout, making this accessible to those new to acupuncture as well as those already familiar with sound healing or meditation practice.

Venue & Logistics

The event is held at Sound Bird Center, located at 12470 Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles. The space is well suited to this kind of immersive, body-forward work — smaller and more personal than a studio class, closer in feeling to a curated wellness gathering.

Wear or bring clothing you can rest comfortably in for the full 90 minutes. Because acupuncture points are accessed during the session, loose layers that allow easy access to the arms, legs, hands, and feet are practical. Arriving with a few minutes to settle is always worthwhile before this kind of work.

Tickets: General Admission is $77. A Better Together option is available for two attendees at $130.