About The Listening Space
The Listening Space is a place to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with what’s already present beneath the noise.
Founded by Natasha Stark and Steve Johnsen, it grew out of a shared exploration of sound, presence and transformation.
From their base in Amsterdam, they guide sessions together and individually, weaving overtone instruments, therapeutic vocals and tuned frequencies to invite calm, balance and inner stillness.
At the heart of the work is the practice of listening, to sound, to silence and to what’s present. Each experience draws on harmonic resonance, where sound and awareness meet to support deep rest and intuitive insight, allowing the body’s natural intelligence to re-organize and restore itself.
More than a sound bath, The Listening Space offers guided journeys in deep listening.
Experiences designed not to distract or escape, but to bring you back – clearer, grounded and more connected to yourself.
Our mission is to help people reconnect with themselves through the transformative power of sound and deep listening, returning to presence, clarity and harmony.
The people behind the sound
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Natasha Stark
CO-FOUNDER, SOUND & SOMATIC THERAPIST
A somatic facilitator, sound practitioner and classically trained singer, Natasha brings together voice, movement and embodied awareness. Her work draws on somatic practices, ancient sound traditions and overtone instruments to create experiences that invite a deeper connection with the body and inner landscape. Through both somatic classes and immersive sound journeys, she creates space to feel more deeply and reconnect with what is present.
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Steve Johnsen
CO-FOUNDER, SOUND FACILITATOR & PSYCHEDELIC GUIDE
A longtime music producer and certified sound facilitator based in Amsterdam, Steve bridges decades of musicianship with a deep meditative practice. Alongside his work with artists and global brands, he has expanded his work into the inner landscape of sound, exploring how frequency and vibration can restore balance and awareness. His sessions invite a slowing down, a return to stillness and a renewed sense of clarity.
Ways to experience The Listening Space
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A restorative sound meditation focused on presence, nervous system regulation and deep listening. Through overtone-rich instruments, voice and carefully crafted frequencies, each session creates space to slow down, reset and reconnect. No distractions. Just sound, silence and awareness.
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A guided sound journey supported by a carefully held microdose, inviting greater presence, emotional openness, creative insight and gentle transformation. Through live sound, intention setting and deep listening, the experience unfolds gently within a safe and supportive space.
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An immersive full-day psychedelic journey combining live sound, deep listening and expanded states of consciousness. A carefully guided experience that creates space for insight, emotional release and lasting transformation.
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An exploration of sound, breath and embodied awareness. Through voice, vibration and gentle somatic practices, these sessions help release tension, regulate the nervous system and deepen your connection with yourself.
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We bring immersive sound experiences to corporate programs and retreat settings, creating moments of deep listening, clarity and connection. Sound becomes the bridge—strengthening connection, opening fresh perspectives and supporting the work already being done.
What People Are Saying
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Each journey has its own shape, but most begin with time to arrive, settle and understand what to expect. You’ll then be guided into an immersive experience of live sound, music and silence. Depending on the format, a journey may also include breathwork, meditation, intention setting or time to share afterwards.
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Absolutely. Many people join us without any previous experience of meditation, breathwork or sound journeys. There is nothing you need to perform or get right. You’ll be guided throughout and invited to experience the journey in your own way.
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No. We offer several journeys without psychedelics, including our Sound Journeys. During our Breathwork × Sound Journeys, a microdose is entirely optional. Psychedelics are only part of specifically named experiences, such as the Microdosed Sound Ceremony and The Deep Listening, and this will always be made clear before you book.
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Our offerings range from sound-only sessions and Breathwork × Sound Journeys to Microdosed Sound Ceremonies and The Deep Listening. Some are designed as an accessible reset; others offer more time and depth. If you’re unsure where to begin, you’re welcome to contact us and we’ll help you find a suitable entry point.
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We're based in Amsterdam and host our journeys at carefully selected locations across the city, throughout the Netherlands and beyond. Every venue is chosen for its atmosphere, comfort and acoustics.
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Of course. Many participants come by themselves, and the small-group setting makes it easy to arrive without already knowing anyone. Couples, friends and colleagues are equally welcome.
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Yes. Alongside our group journeys, we offer private experiences for individuals, couples, friends, retreats and teams. Every private journey is tailored to your intentions and the setting.
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We'd be happy to answer your questions. Get in touch and we'll help you explore which journey feels like the right fit.