Lawyers and venture capitalists do yoga and meditate in a new type of New York City coworking space that was created after its founder took a psychedelic drug in Peru - see inside

The Assemblage's NoMad space is the first of three locations in New York City. The two others, in Midtown East and the Financial District, are set to open soon.

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Niño has reportedly invested $400 million dollars in real estate for the Assemblage. This location covers 48,000 square feet and is 12 stories. Inside the main space the atmosphere is busy, yet calm. Members were quietly conversing and working as we walked through.

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Pricing starts at $200 a month for evening access to the common areas and events, and runs up to $4,000 a month for businesses that rent out office space. For $1,600 a month, workers can rent a private desk.

The more traditional workspace provides office space to companies such as NY Venture Partners, Nue Agency, and the Fridman Law Group. A private office with multiple desks costs upwards of $2,500 a month.

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For members, communal breakfast and lunch are a part of the program. In the common area, Ayurvedic foods — which follow the principles of the Indian practice Ayurveda, which believes food is a form of medicine — are prepared and served. Ingredients are sourced within a 100-mile range. When the sun began to set, candles were lit around the common area for a warm, relaxing light.

The Alchemy Bar offers non-alcoholic, plant-based drinks called "joy," "immunity," "energy" and "balance."

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We tried the "joy" beverage, which was prepared with the carefulness of a complex cocktail, but sans alcohol. Its Rooibos tea base and raspberry flavor was a delicious alternative to a normal happy-hour beer.

A library space provides a more quiet place for members to get work done. People here seemed more focused than in the common space.

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Daily programming at The Assemblage includes yoga, breath work, meditation, and sound classes.

Meditation space, as well as meeting rooms, are available for companies that rent out office space.

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Members also have access to the rooftop. Niño hopes for Assemblage members to realize their higher calling by working, collaborating, and taking part in the weekly classes and events within the space.

In the Financial District location, which is set to open April 2, hotel accommodations are also available to book. Amenities include a fully-functioning kitchen, work desks, and laundry service.

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"We want to incite in people that there is more to them than what they see," Niño said of The Assemblage's mission. "There is a higher expression of yourself. But we don't stop there...once you do that, we want you to know that there's a very specific protocol that you can follow to make change as a function of doing well for yourself."