Yoga and techno — an unexpected duo that can you give the best of both worlds: dance and inner peace. By definition, yoga is a Hindu theistic system of physical postures, breathing techniques, as well as meditation — and, from the teachings of Buddha, the discipline of yoga can lead to spiritual freedom — spiritual freedom that we know as “Nirvana”. Ironically, within the scene of techno, rave culture, clubbing culture, and so on forth, Nirvana is not an unknown concept on the dancefloor — in fact, within these various realms of dance and freedom, Nirvana is physically experienced through psychedelics, shrooms, MDMA, alcohol, and various unhealthy practices.
So, all this to say, is that techno and yoga do make sense ironically — however; on this search for Nirvana, we’re not going to partake in a culture of pill-popping and pre-gaming, but rather a healthier way of achieving Nirvana.
Before we get into this unique subculture of yoga in techno, first let me debrief you on the different types of yoga that can adhere to whatever you’re looking for in your mindfulness journey. Fact: Yoga doesn’t always have to center around hand-stands and chanting oms. It can literally be anything…and I mean, anything.
What I love about yoga is that it can be experienced in different ways and cater to your own wants and needs during your health journey. Want to experience yoga at the same time while being steamed up in a 92-105°F (33-40°C) studio? — check out Hot Yoga. Need to channel your spiritual and physical energy? — Kundalini Yoga is all about releasing negative thinking and stress that is trapped or coiled in your lower spine. Want to pair a HIIT workout with some yoga elements? — well, Power Yoga incorporates all the best elements of Vinyasa and Ashtanga that can be either quick or slow in pace.
And of course, if you’re an eclectic lover of trying different things, you can also try animal yoga — or “Doga” for example, is a type of yoga that combines yoga and dogs where there are aspects of animal bonding and some aspects of pet massage — the concept was created by Suzi Teitelman, a Jacksonville yoga teacher.
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When yoga is paired with techno, it shifts into a fun and alternative method in contrast to traditional yoga. Pose-wise, yoga and techno combined are incorporated elements of dancing, stretching, and the overall release of tension and stress. To get a good example of this check out “Techno Yoga”.