New Moon
Before Moonrise opens its doors, a small circle is invited inside.
Tucked away in Tribeca, behind an unmarked entrance, is a sanctuary still waiting to be revealed. For one night, we'll gather there for an evening of stillness, elixirs, and conversation: a guided MindSTILLness Dive, an intimate fireside chat with Moonrise founder Jack Liang, and a brain wellness scan paired with your elixir.
The Evening
Arrival & Welcome
The Dive: TRANŚCEND LIVE, a guided MindSTILLness meditation
Fireside Chat with Jack Liang
The Social Lounge: brain scans, elixirs, music & connection
Jack Liang & the Story of Moonrise
Jack Liang built some of New York's most talked-about food spots, launching six restaurants including the cult-favorite soufflé pancake shop Flippers and The PokéSpots.
Then he set out to build something different: a third space with no alcohol and no workouts, designed around presence, sobriety, and real community.
He found it underground. Beneath the streets of Tribeca, he's transforming 8,000 square feet of forgotten subterranean space into a sanctuary for the modern nervous system: stone, low light, and stillness, hidden in plain sight below one of the busiest corridors in the city.
Vīrya shares the same mission. Where Moonrise offers the space, MindSTILLness offers the practice.
The Dive
TRANŚCEND LIVE : A guided MindSTILLness meditation
An experiential session that shows you how easily your mind can switch off on its own. Think of a sleep-like calm that arrives in minutes, without forcing your focus.
It isn't mindfulness, and it isn't a generic sound bath.
It's an intentional sequence designed to cue a self-transcending response and renew both mind and body. Then we'll slowly return you to the present moment.
Renew in minutes. Zero effort.
Fireside Chat with Jack Liang
As you rise from the Dive, still settled and clear, we'll gather close for the heart of the evening: an intimate conversation with Jack.
Jack believes culture grows wherever attention goes, and that in an age of algorithms, the real rebellion is turning inward. He'll share the transformation that led him underground to build Moonrise, and why spaces for depth and presence will shape what New York values next.
Bring your questions. This one is meant to be a conversation.
The Social Lounge
After the fireside chat, the evening opens up. Settle into the lounge with good music, warm light, and unhurried conversation with people who came for the same thing you did.
Your Brain Scan, Your Elixir
While you lounge, we'll invite guests in small groups to one of five Vīrya scan stations. Each session takes about ten minutes, and we'll let you know when it's your turn.
The scan. A portable EEG headset measures your Individual Peak Alpha Frequency (IPAF), a marker of how readily your brain settles into relaxed, alert focus. Think of it as a fitness tracker for your mind.
Your elixir. Your reading guides which of The Alchemist's Kitchen's signature herbal blends is poured for you:
Brain Elixir, for clarity and focus.
Joy Elixir, for lightness and mood.
Then return to the lounge, elixir in hand, and let the evening unfold.
The Space
Moonrise was built on one belief : your environment shapes who you become.
Warm, low light, natural stone, careful acoustics, and purified air, all designed to settle the nervous system. Beyond the Movement Room, where we'll gather, lie the Moon Room, the Tea Tunnel, the Salt Room, and a pink onyx bar made for lingering.
Tonight is your first glimpse.
Notes / Policies
📩 Email list: By registering, you agree to be added to the Tranścend – LIVE email list (you can unsubscribe anytime).
⌚ Optional: Bring your Apple Watch, Ōura, or WHOOP if you'd like to quietly track the shift in your nervous system.
⏰ We hold seats for 5 minutes after start time; late arrivals may not be admitted.
📷 Light photo/video may be captured for recap. By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded. Prefer not to appear? Tell us at check-in and we'll seat you in a no-camera zone.
🚫 No refunds.
Brain Scan FAQ
What are brain waves, and how does EEG help me understand them?
Your brain produces different rhythms, known as delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma, and each reflects a different mental state, from deep rest to peak focus. Using non-invasive, portable EEG headsets, we show you your brain's activity in real time, a simple window into how your mind is doing.
▶ Watch: What the EEG scan shows
What is Individual Peak Alpha Frequency (IPAF), and why does it matter?
IPAF is a personal marker of how efficiently your brain moves into the alpha state, which is linked to relaxed alertness, creativity, and mental readiness. It shifts with sleep, stress, diet, and lifestyle. With Vīrya's Alpha Wellness Scan, you can see how your brain changes after a session, and track it over time.
▶ Watch: Understanding IPAF
Is the scan medical?
No. It's a wellness experience, not a medical test or diagnosis.