Convertible personal multimedia pod

1. A method for privately accessing video or audio content, the method comprising:

entering a convertible pod, wherein the convertible pod includes a two-piece shell;

adjusting said convertible pod to adopt an enclosed configuration, wherein said convertible pod comprises an acoustical insulating layer for increasing a decibel differential between an interior portion of said convertible pod and an exterior portion of said convertible pod such that a decibel level in the exterior portion of said convertible pod is lower than a decibel level in the interior portion of said convertible pod;

accessing video or audio content while said convertible pod is in said enclosed configuration;

adjusting interior lighting of said convertible pod by adjusting a lighting setting of said convertible pod; and

wherein said convertible pod comprises at least one video projector and at least one speaker; and

wherein said convertible pod further comprises a seating portion affixed to or integrated into an inner surface of said convertible pod.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein accessing said video or audio content is accomplished by syncing, either through a wired or wireless connection, a mobile device with said convertible pod, and accessing said video or audio content through said mobile device.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein accessing said video or audio content is accomplished through a user interface integrated into said convertible pod.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said convertible pod includes a base rotatably coupled to an outside surface of said convertible pod.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said convertible pod includes a closeable door, and wherein said convertible pod is configured to completely enclose a user when the closeable door is in a closed position.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said convertible pod further comprises at least one microphone.

7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting the temperature of said convertible pod by adjusting a heating or cooling setting of said convertible pod.

8. The method of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of said convertible pod further comprises a solar panel configured to provide power to said convertible pod.

9. The method of claim 1 , wherein said convertible pod further comprises at least one sensor for detecting a position or movement of at least a portion of a user interacting with a virtual or augmented reality system.

10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the convertible pod further comprises wheels, wherein the wheels automatically lock when a weight above a threshold weight is added to the convertible pod.

11. The method of claim 1 , wherein, the decibel level in the exterior portion of said convertible pod in the enclosed configuration is a first decibel level, and wherein the first decibel level is different from a second decibel level in another configuration of the convertible pod.

12. A method of treating a subject, the method comprising

administering a therapeutic environment to the subject via a convertible pod, wherein the convertible pod comprises:

a two-piece shell comprising an inner surface, an outer surface, and a closeable door; and

a seating portion affixed to or integrated into the inner surface of the shell, wherein the seating portion is capable of being positioned in a reclined configuration;

wherein the convertible pod can be converted into an enclosed configuration by the closeable door being placed into a closed position;

wherein the convertible pod comprises at least one light secured to the inner surface of the shell; and

wherein the convertible pod comprises an acoustical insulating layer for increasing a decibel differential between an interior portion of the convertible pod and an exterior portion of the convertible pod such that a decibel level in the exterior portion of the convertible pod is lower than a decibel level in the interior portion of the convertible pod.

13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the convertible pod further comprises a ventilation system for providing an aromatherapy therapy to the subject.

14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the convertible pod is configured to hold only one subject at a time.

15. The method of claim 12 , wherein the convertible pod provides noise cancellation, wherein the noise cancellation comprises sound masking.

16. The method of claim 12 , wherein the convertible pod provides noise cancellation, wherein the noise cancellation comprises active noise cancellation.

17. The method of claim 12 , wherein the convertible pod further comprises a heating/cooling system that incorporates a heating coil and/or air conditioning system.

18. The method of claim 12 , wherein the outer surface of the convertible pod further comprises a solar panel configured to provide power to the convertible pod.

19. The method of claim 12 , wherein the convertible pod further comprises wheels, wherein the wheels automatically lock when a weight above a threshold weight is added to the convertible pod.

20. A method for privately accessing video or audio content, the method comprising:

entering a convertible pod;

adjusting said convertible pod to adopt an enclosed configuration;

accessing video or audio content while said convertible pod is in said enclosed configuration, wherein accessing said video or audio content is accomplished by syncing, either through a wired or wireless connection, a mobile device with said convertible pod, and accessing said video or audio content through said mobile device;

adjusting interior lighting of said convertible pod by adjusting a lighting setting of said convertible pod; and

adjusting the temperature of said convertible pod by adjusting a heating or cooling setting of said convertible pod;

wherein said convertible pod comprises at least one video projector and at least one speaker;

wherein said convertible pod further comprises a seating portion affixed to or integrated into an inner surface of said convertible pod, wherein said seating portion is capable of being positioned in a reclined configuration; and

wherein said convertible pod further comprises an acoustical insulating layer for increasing a decibel differential between an interior portion of said convertible pod and an exterior portion of said convertible pod such that a decibel level in the exterior portion of said convertible pod is lower than a decibel level in the interior portion of said convertible pod.