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Nicolas-Sotomayor-Sound-Bath-Beverly-Hills-Private-Memorial-Services — Nicolas
Sotomayor

sound practitioner
mindfulness instructor

About Nicolas

Nicolas is a certified sound practitioner and mindfulness instructor with a deep passion for the healing power of sound. His journey began as a Buddhist practitioner, where he learned meditation and completed his precepts at the Soshimsa Zen Center in New Jersey. This spiritual foundation led him to extensively study sound therapy and auditory stimulation.

Nicolas holds certifications in singing bowl sound therapy from the Atma Buti Sound and Vibrational School and attended the Integrative Sound and Music Institute program at the NY Open Center. He is also certified under the Auster Sound Method (ASM). With a Bachelor's degree in audio production from Full Sail University, Nicolas combines technical expertise with spiritual practice.

His dedication to sound healing has taken him around the world, from studying in the U.S. to exploring sound therapy's impact on mindfulness and well-being in Japan. Nicolas offers both private and group sound healing sessions, creating a serene and transformative experience for his clients. At Inked Zen, his unique approach blends traditional sound therapy with modern mindfulness techniques, fostering a space where art and healing converge.

Sound Meditation | Mindfulness | Trauma Informed | Memorial Services

Sound Bath of Beverly Hills | Bespoke Private & Memorial Sound Therapy

Practice Zen Meditation and Mindfulness

Specializing in private residential sessions and meditative memorial services across Los Angeles County

Nicolas Sotomayor, Beverly Hills sound practitioner, performing a private sound bath with Himalayan and crystal singing bowls for meditation and wellness. — **ZEN**
**SELF-CARE**

* Group Sound Bath
Sun. 7pm / Wed. 8pm / Sat. 11am

Group Sound Bath

$40 / Person

Weekly: Sun. 7pm | Wed. 8pm | Sat. 11am

Our sound bath sessions incorporate the use of Himalayan singing bowls and crystal bowls, wind chimes and tuning forks to create an environment for you to relax, release, and heal. This is your hour of self-care Zen. Enjoy a cup of tea and a Japanese snack afterwards. Expect to leave with a sense of peace and tranquility. Bring your yoga mat, we’ll take care of the rest. Invite a friend and receive $5 off each ticket using code “FRIENDSANDFAM”.

Free street parking available after 6pm, Mon.- Sat. and all day Sunday

* Please try to arrive 10 minutes early to not disturb the class *

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Private Sessions

By Appointment only

$77 / Person

$133 / Couples

Consider this a massage for your nervous system. In this 60 minute 1:1 sound and vibration massage therapy session, we use sound and vibration to bring your body and mind to a state of deep relaxation and energetic alignment. The client lays on a massage table and singing bowls and tuning forks are placed on various parts of the body. Participants will be fully clothed for the duration of the session and no movement is involved. Invite your friend or partner for a discount!

Using sound to make YOU sound.

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The Signature In-Home Experience

A luxury, concierge-level sound immersion brought to your private residence. Nicolas provides a curated environment of frequency and mindfulness tailored to the unique energy of your home. Serving Beverly Hills, Malibu, and greater LA County.

The Price: Starting at $450

After Your Tattoo Session

Treat your body after a long tattoo session

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Memorial & Remembrance Services

Providing a meditative and reflective atmosphere for celebrations of life. Our sound offerings help break the silence of grief, offering a grounded space for guests to process and honor their loved ones.

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