Hey there, it's Ernest from Trip Astute. In this video we visit the Integratron
in Landers, California, for an experience that is out of this world. We recently
took a trip to Joshua Tree, and we're posting a destination review shortly on
the channel. After we spent a day exploring the park we decided to check
out the Integratron in Landers, California, which is about 20 miles north
of Joshua Tree National Park. The area is known for being a geomagnetic vortex,
which attracts a lot of folks looking for a metaphysical connection with the
environment. Before we even get into the experience, we have to provide some
context and background on the Integratron. The Integratron is a historical
structure that was built in the late 1950s by George Van Tassel, who claimed
to have an extraterrestrial encounter at Giant Rock, which is a sacred Native
American site and landmark in the area. It was during this encounter that Van
Tassel received a blueprint on building a machine that was capable of energy
rejuvenation, anti-gravity, and time travel. Yes, you heard right, time travel!
While he died before he could complete the construction of the machine, the
facility has been maintained and is now used to offer guests a sound bath. You
might be wondering what is a sound bath. Well, we'll get to that in a second.
Before we could even enter the Integratron, we were first asked to hang
out in the waiting area, which was really nice. The owners have done a great job of
creating an environment for people to relax and unwind before entering the
Integratron. There were even hammocks set-up for people to chill out before their
appointment time. Once it was time to enter, we were led to the lower floor of
the Integratron, which had some information on the history of the
building and the builder, Van Tassel. After a quick orientation, we climbed a
ladder into the upper level. The upper level is an acoustic heaven in that even
the smallest sounds travel and bounce throughout the room. Once there, we began
a sound bath which involves sounds naturally created from
quartz crystal bowls. Everyone was asked to relax and lay on a mat for the 25-minute
sound bath experience. The sound bath itself is hard to describe. We weren't
allowed to capture any footage or make any recordings, which makes perfect sense
since it would have interfered with the experience. At times it felt really eerie
as sounds would travel throughout the room. There were even times when it felt
like the sounds were passing through different parts of my body. While I'm not
a very spiritually connected person, I found the experience to be extremely
unique and completely worth the cost. Once the sound bath experience was over,
the staff played a peaceful and relaxing recording. I thought it was really cool
that they didn't rush anyone out either. People were allowed to slowly come back
from their medications or naps, and folks quietly left or explored the room. The
only downside of the experience was that you could hear other people, especially
if they were fidgeting around on their mats. There was a person next to us that
kept moving around. While it's not the fault of the staff or facility, you are a
bit at the mercy of your fellow visitors. One of the coolest things that we heard
about and tested was that if you whispered into the base of the arches,
the sound would bounce and transmitted to the other corresponding end. It was
hard to believe, but when we tried it, it worked. It's a real testament to the
level of detail and precision that went into building the structure. Here are
some quick tips for visiting the Integratron.
1) Make a reservation early: Appointments for the sound bath fill quickly especially in
the summer and during weekend hours, so make your reservation as soon as
possible if you're planning a trip to the area. The cost is $30 to $35,
depending on whether you book a weekday or weekend appointment.
2) Get there early: The staff is really strict on the integrity of the
experience and will not let you into the Integratron once the experience begins.
They recommend getting there at least 20 to 30 minutes in advance. It's actually a
really nice and relaxing setup, so definitely get there early and chill out
before your appointment time. Have you visited the Integratron? if so, please
share your experience below. Also, if you have any questions or comments,
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