Practitioner Spotlight: Light, Sound & The Awakening Path with Raef Baard on Healing, Neuroplasticity and the Art of Frequency

Practitioner Spotlight: The Float Effect: How Chris Jones Uses Light, Water, & Silence to Heal the Nervous System

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Josh Hyde from Light Club Boulder talks with Chris Jones, founder of Synergy Float Center [https://synergyfloatcenter.com/] in Alexandria, VA, and Synergy Float Spa [https://synergyfloatspa.com/] in Merritt Island, FL. A veteran of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, Chris shares how years of service left him unknowingly stuck in a state of chronic fight-or-flight—and how a plant medicine journey in Peru pointed him toward a powerful new modality: sensory deprivation floating. What began as a single float turned into a transformation. Chris describes the moment he felt "normal" for the first time in years—and how it set him on a path of exploring other tools like the Lucia No. 3 Light, vibroacoustic sound beds, and beyond. Today, his mission is to help others heal by giving them space, stillness, and access to these powerful, self-directed modalities. In this episode, Chris and Josh explore: * The science and soul behind combining Lucia Light sessions with float tanks * What it feels like to move from being stuck in “fight or flight” to calm * The neuroscience of the Far Out and Angel light programs on the Lucia No. 3 Light and their emotional "arc" * Real client transformations—including stories of grief release, emotional breakthroughs, and even suicide prevention * The concept of crisis mode, and how Chris uses Lucia No. 3 Light sessions and float protocols for urgent mental resets over 10 days with regular sessions every 1 to 3 days. * Why Chris believes healing happens best when people are given tools—but not told what to do * The healing impact of nature, Zen gardens, and “forest bathing” as a form of frequency medicine Chris’s story is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and the power of non-traditional approaches to nervous system healing. Whether you’re a light operator, a veteran, or just someone looking for a reset—this episode offers guidance, heart, and hope.   ⁠⁠Light Club in Boulder⁠⁠ [https://lightclub.earth/] is the oldest public light club and research center in the US using the Lucia No. 3 Light with their clients. They are the first light club in the world to map all the frequencies of the programs on the Lucia No. 3 Light. From here, Light Club created a course, ⁠⁠"The Art of the Lucia No. 3 Light Course"⁠⁠ [https://lightschool.teachable.com/p/the-art-of-operating-a-lucia-no-3-light] to help new and experienced light operators around the world. ⁠⁠Click here to learn more about the course.⁠⁠⁠ [https://lightschool.teachable.com/p/the-art-of-operating-a-lucia-no-3-light] To contact an Official US Lucia N°03 Light Distribution and Training, please reach out to Zachary of Quantum Light Experience at ⁠⁠⁠lucialightportal@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ [lucialightportal@gmail.com]. Or learn more by visiting ⁠⁠⁠www.lucialightportal.com⁠⁠ [http://www.lucialightportal.com/]

Practitioner Spotlight: Layers of Light with Damian Chaparro from Aro Ha Retreats and the Power of Intentional Living

What happens when you combine mindful wellness and spiritual architecture, deep nature, and hypnogogic light? Damian Chaparro shares how Aro Ha Retreats rewires the body, mind, and spirit—one intentional choice at a time. In this episode, host Josh Hyde, light operator at Light Club in Boulder, speaks with Damian Chaparro, co-founder of Aro Ha Retreats in New Zealand, about building a wellness retreat center that blends nature, body movement, wellness architecture, and intentional programming to create lasting transformation. Damian shares how his background in leading retreats in Los Angeles, Spain, and New Mexico inspired the creation of a purpose-built facility where everything—from the food to the daily flow—supports optimal human wellbeing. Together, they explore the structured "arcs" of the Aro Ha retreat experience, which include yoga, meditation, hiking, breathwork, and practices inspired by Internal Family Systems and Big Mind. A key part of Aro Ha’s tailored wellbeing offerings is the Lucia No. 3 Light, used in one-on-one sessions to support deep meditation and relaxation. Damian shares how retreat guests often experience everything from restorative calm to powerful, transcendental visions—and how EEG testing confirmed that Lucia sessions guide the brain into theta states. He also discusses experimenting with group sessions under a pyramid structure and how even subtle sessions can create profound afterglow effects. Other highlights include: * Why New Zealand’s landscape became the chosen home for Aro Ha * The common emotional and mental states people arrive in—and how they shift * How the retreat helps integrate healthier habits, reduce nervous system overload, and improve long-term wellbeing * The concept of “rebound” after retreats, and how incremental change leads to lasting impact * Josh Hyde, host and light operator at Light Club in Boulder, Colorado, shares insights about lighter Lucia Light No. 3 sessions and the philosophy of “less is more” sometimes. This episode is a grounded, honest look at the retreat journey—and how light, nature, and choice come together to help people rediscover who they are. Whether you’re a wellness seeker or a practitioner, this episode shines a light on the future of holistic healing—and how retreats like Aro Ha are helping to design it. To learn more about Aro Ha’s retreats and virtual programs, visit: aro-ha.com [https://aro-ha.com/] For frequency mapping, practitioner training, or in depth details on how to use the Lucia No. 3 Light: lightclub.earth [https://lightclub.earth/] ⁠⁠Light Club in Boulder⁠⁠ [https://lightclub.earth/] is the oldest public light club and research center in the US using the Lucia No. 3 Light with their clients. They are the first light club in the world to map all the frequencies of the programs on the Lucia No. 3 Light. From here, Light Club created a course, ⁠⁠"The Art of the Lucia No. 3 Light Course"⁠⁠ [https://lightschool.teachable.com/p/the-art-of-operating-a-lucia-no-3-light] to help new and experienced light operators around the world. ⁠⁠Click here to learn more about the course.⁠⁠⁠ [https://lightschool.teachable.com/p/the-art-of-operating-a-lucia-no-3-light] To contact an Official US Lucia N°03 Light Distribution and Training, please reach out to Zachary of Quantum Light Experience at ⁠⁠⁠lucialightportal@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ [lucialightportal@gmail.com]. Or learn more by visiting ⁠⁠⁠www.lucialightportal.com⁠⁠ [http://www.lucialightportal.com/]

Practitioner Spotlight: Light, Sound & The Awakening Path with Raef Baard on Healing, Neuroplasticity and the Art of Frequency

From corporate leadership to light orchestration—Raef Baard shares how he turned ancient wisdom and modern biohacking into a transformative healing practice. In this episode, host Josh Hyde is joined by Raef Baard, founder of Awakening Spokane, a light, vibroacoustics, and wellness studio in Spokane, Washington. Raef shares his journey from corporate America to becoming a practitioner of the Lucia No. 3 Light and vibroacoustic therapy, blending ancient modalities with cutting-edge biohacking with brainwave states and frequencies. Raef and Josh discuss: * How Raef resurrected a dormant Lucia Light practice with therapist Toni Tombari and introduced Sage Technologies’ vibroacoustic sound bed for full-body healing frequencies * His discovery of sacred sound and light practices across ancient Egypt, Greece, and India * The role of the pineal gland, pineal crystals, and references from Dr. Joe Dispenza * Vibroacoustic session programming for the chakra system using specific Hertz frequencies * Programming Lucia Light sessions using intuition, described by Raef as creating “light art” * Exploring Lucia Light programs that come with the light, created by a neurologist and psychoanalyst, known as the “Language of Light” * Deep client experiences including sleep breakthroughs, vision journeys, and cognitive resets * The intersection of EMDR therapy, psychedelic integration, and Lucia Light as a non-chemical yet deeply meditative healing modality * The concept of “mind yoga” and neuroplasticity explained through the metaphor of walking new paths in a forest vs. walking the same path through the forest every day. * The Book of Aeon: An Alchemical Novel, a novel Raef co-authored with his husband Dustin Daugherty, weaving mystical realism and the 12 Pillars of Aeon, inspired by spiritual teachings and Gnostic philosophy This episode is both a technical deep-dive and a soulful reflection on what happens when frequency-based therapies are treated as both science and sacred art. Mentioned Authors/Works: * The Resonance Effect by Dr. Carolyn McMakin * Teachings by Dr. Joe Dispenza * The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield * Gnostic references * Psychedelic therapy with ketamine and integration models Learn more about Raef’s work at Awakening Spokane [https://www.awakeningspokane.com/]. At ⁠⁠Light Club in Boulder⁠⁠ [https://lightclub.earth/], we've been operating for over 7 years and are the first light operators in the world to map all the frequencies of the programs on the Lucia No. 3 Light. From here, Light Club created a course, ⁠⁠"The Art of the Lucia No. 3 Light Course"⁠⁠ [https://lightschool.teachable.com/p/the-art-of-operating-a-lucia-no-3-light] to help new and experienced light operators around the world. ⁠⁠Click here to learn more about the course.⁠⁠⁠ [https://lightschool.teachable.com/p/the-art-of-operating-a-lucia-no-3-light]To contact an Official US Lucia N°03 Light Distribution and Training, please reach out to Zachary of Quantum Light Experience at ⁠⁠⁠lucialightportal@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ [lucialightportal@gmail.com]. Or learn more by visiting ⁠⁠⁠www.lucialightportal.com⁠⁠ [http://www.lucialightportal.com/]

Practitioner Spotlight: The Frequency of Healing with Claudia Moriel on Light, Sound, and the Bioelectric Body

From film sets and tv production to frequency fields—Claudia Moriel reveals how light, sound, and micro-current therapy can unlock the body’s healing codes. In this illuminating conversation, host Josh Hyde speaks with Lucia Light practitioner, sound and frequency practitioner, and biohacker Claudia Moriel about her remarkable journey from working in the film and tv industry to becoming what she calls a “futuristic shaman.” Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Claudia shares how attending retreats with Dr. Joe Dispenza opened the door to a new path of frequency-based healing with her clients using the Lucia No. 3 Light, frequency-specific micro-current (FSM), and sound technologies like NuCalm. Together, they explore: * How Claudia’s first transformative session with the Lucia Light No. 3’s light program titled DMT led her to becoming a Lucia Light owner, practitioner, and researcher * The physiological and spiritual power of FSM (inspired by Dr. Carolyn McMakin and her book The Resonance Effect) * Channeling and receiving downloads during light sessions * Working with brainwave frequencies like 4 Hz, 9 Hz, 40–60 Hz gamma, and their connections to the Monroe Institute's findings on out-of-body experiences * Why she believes in treating emotions stored in organs like the liver and heart using frequency specific micro-current * The role of sound and vibration, Healy devices, and NuCalm for clients who may be too sensitive for light sessions * Claudia’s unique gift of mirror-touch synesthesia and how she uses it in her practice * Bridging science and spirituality through careful discernment, client intuition, and frequency This episode is a deep dive into the multidimensional possibilities of healing, filled with tools, techniques, and thoughtful reflection. Books Mentioned: * The Resonance Effect by Dr. Carolyn McMakin * Works by Dr. Joe Dispenza * Teachings from The Monroe Institute * Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss  * How to Rule the World From Your Couch by Laura Day  Learn more about Claudia’s work on The Lite Guide website [https://www.theliteguide.com/]. At ⁠⁠Light Club in Boulder⁠⁠ [https://lightclub.earth/], we've been operating for over 7 years and are the first light operators in the world to map all the frequencies of the programs on the Lucia No. 3 Light. From here, Light Club created a course, ⁠⁠"The Art of the Lucia No. 3 Light Course"⁠⁠ [https://lightschool.teachable.com/p/the-art-of-operating-a-lucia-no-3-light] to help new and experienced light operators around the world. ⁠⁠Click here to learn more about the course.⁠⁠⁠ [https://lightschool.teachable.com/p/the-art-of-operating-a-lucia-no-3-light]To contact an Official US Lucia N°03 Light Distribution and Training, please reach out to Zachary of Quantum Light Experience at ⁠⁠⁠lucialightportal@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ [lucialightportal@gmail.com]. Or learn more by visiting ⁠⁠⁠www.lucialightportal.com⁠⁠ [http://www.lucialightportal.com/]

Explore “Desensi 1” and “Desensi 2”: Journeys Into Gamma and Back into Calm

Josh Hyde, a light operator and filmmaker, delves into the fascinating "Desensitization" session type, specifically focusing on programs "Desensi 1" and "Desensi 2." Drawing on his unique background in film school and extensive experience researching and doing client sessions with the Lucia N°03, Josh explains how these programs use varying frequencies, including journeys into the Gamma state (often associated with feelings of achievement and also the frequency of many screens), to help the brain open up, release stuck patterns, and return to a calmer, more balanced state. Learn how these complementary programs can help desensitize your nervous system from the overwhelming stimuli of modern life and promote growth and evolution. At ⁠⁠Light Club in Boulder⁠⁠ [https://lightclub.earth/], we've been operating for over 7 years and are the first light operators in the world to map all the frequencies of the programs on the Lucia No. 3 Light. From here, Light Club created a course, ⁠⁠"The Art of the Lucia No. 3 Light Course"⁠⁠ [https://lightschool.teachable.com/p/the-art-of-operating-a-lucia-no-3-light] to help new and experienced light operators around the world. ⁠⁠Click here to learn more about the course.⁠⁠⁠ [https://lightschool.teachable.com/p/the-art-of-operating-a-lucia-no-3-light]To contact an Official US Lucia N°03 Light Distribution and Training, please reach out to Zachary of Quantum Light Experience at ⁠⁠⁠lucialightportal@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ [lucialightportal@gmail.com]. Or learn more by visiting ⁠⁠⁠www.lucialightportal.com⁠⁠ [http://www.lucialightportal.com/]