Tel Aviv's Cloud Space Launches Zen Meditation Music Events Amid Ongoing Trauma
In a bustling industrial building on Shoken Street in southern Tel Aviv, a tranquil oasis called Cloud Space has opened on the third floor, offering a unique meditation music experience. Spanning approximately 700 square meters, the loft features around 120 light-colored mats bathed in soft light and gentle sound, creating a peaceful environment without alcohol, only fruit juices served on a bonsai-filled balcony. This initiative responds to a growing wellness trend where musicians compose soundscapes designed for meditation and relaxation, a movement gaining traction worldwide and now resonating in Israel amid ongoing war, economic pressures, and societal stress.
Soul Therapy founders Guy Dreyfus, Yaron Amor, and Tal Oshpiz launched Cloud Space in Tel Aviv’s Kirya Hamelacha to provide a healing space through music. Israeli artists such as Asaf Amdursky, Omri Samder, Shozin (Uzi Navon), and Yossi Fein perform original compositions tailored for Zen Buddhist meditation sessions. Dreyfus explained that the trauma from the October 7 conflict created a powerful need for healing, with music serving as a therapeutic tool even during ongoing trauma. Amor, who studies Zen and Buddhism, leads pre-session guidance to deepen the meditative experience.
Omri Samder, a leading electronic musician, will perform on July 16 with a hybrid set combining recorded ambient music and live electronic improvisations, including an a cappella piece featuring Shahar Scharoff’s vocals. The sessions have drawn a diverse audience, including young people, professionals, and businesspeople from across Israel, creating a community that connects beyond the events. Tickets for initial performances sold out quickly at 130 shekels each.
Soul Therapy plans to expand Cloud Space beyond pop-up events to include lectures, workshops, art exhibitions, video installations, and movement events, aiming to establish it as a cultural and artistic hub. Despite challenges in the entertainment industry and financial risks, the founders remain committed to building a safe urban breathing space. They describe the concept as "post-clubbing," offering a cleaner, refined musical experience for those familiar with nightlife but seeking calm and healing.
"There are hardly any places to breathe in the middle of the city," Dreyfus said. "Not everyone can always go on a desert retreat. This is a global awakening in the field." The project is self-funded, with no external investors, and is being developed cautiously step by step to ensure sustainability.
