Meet Delmy of Los Angeles / OC

Today we’d like to introduce you to Delmy.

Hi Delmy, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I work in compliance, and sound baths first became part of my life when I was looking for a way to decompress from my 9-to-5 and manage chronic pain and burnout. I remember how good it felt to lie down, listen, and have nowhere else I needed to be. I wanted to create that kind of pause for other people.

I began studying sound healing alongside reiki, yoga, and slower forms of yoga like yin and restorative. Over time, I learned to work with instruments, build a session with intention, and give people room to experience the sounds in their own way. Today, I lead sound baths and teach Yin, sometimes bringing the two together, at studios and community spaces around Los Angeles.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It hasn’t been a smooth road. I feel like I’m planting seeds and learning what they need as I go. I love leading sound baths, but getting the word out and getting people to show up can be hard. Promoting my events is a skill I’m still learning, and putting something so personal out there can feel vulnerable.

The instruments and trainings have also been a big investment, especially when I was still figuring out whether I wanted to turn this passion into a business. Sometimes I wonder if I’m doing enough, but I’m starting to see little signs of growth: someone bringing a friend, a new invitation to teach, or a person telling me they finally felt able to rest.

The Soft Carbon Den is still in its potted-plant stage. I’m tending to it one gathering at a time and giving it room to grow. Seeing someone leave a sound bath feeling lighter and more rested is an amazing feeling, and it reminds me why I keep putting my time and heart into this.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I lead sound baths and teach Yin yoga, sometimes bringing the two together. Sound is where I get to be especially creative. I’ve spent a lot of time curating instruments I resonate with, then researching, training, and practicing so I can use them with intention. I love exploring how the sounds of crystal bowls, gongs, rainsticks, and other instruments can flow together.

I also care about what people see and feel when they walk in. I use projections and moody lighting to create an ethereal, immersive space. I want someone to step out of their everyday surroundings for a while and feel like they’ve entered a place made for slowing down.

What I’m most proud of is the thought I put into the whole experience, from the first impression of the room to the last sound. Through The Soft Carbon Den, I’m creating gatherings that feel personal, welcoming, and a little otherworldly.

How do you think about happiness?
Sharing, teaching, learning, and creating an experience make me happy. I love discovering something new, whether it’s a way to play an instrument, a different approach to teaching, or something a student shares after class. Then I get to bring what I’ve learned into the next gathering.

Teaching feels like an exchange. I may be guiding the experience, but I learn from the people who show up, too. It makes me happy when someone feels comfortable enough to rest, ask a question, or tell me what the experience meant to them. Those moments remind me why I keep learning and why I want to share what I discover.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://TheSoftCarbonDen.com
• Instagram: TheSoftCarbonDen
• Twitter: TheSoftCarbonDen
• Youtube: TheSoftCarbonDen