EDM An Avenue To Take Your Soul To Higher Ground

Millennial generations may be turning away from traditional religion, but they are a deeply spiritual bunch who simply find new ways to congregate, feel like part of a community, and find and give support to others. As stated by Harvard Divinity School professor, Casper ter Kuile, younger generations fulfill their spiritual needs by embracing rituals and “creating a world of joyful belonging.” They have the same need for strong relationships and a sense of connection to something larger than themselves, but they are finding it through new avenues, ranging from CrossFit to SoulCycle and even EDM music.

Music and Spirituality

The Bible itself points to an inexorable link between music and spirituality. Psalm 149:3, for instance, says, “Let them praise his name in dance, make music with tambourine and lyre.” Of course, to bring this passage into current times, you can simply replace the words ‘tambourine and lyre’ with ‘electronic dance music.’ Lovers of this type of music know that there are moments of transcendence that reach a place beyond the worries and cares of everyday life; a series of undeniably beautiful sounds that are reminders of something universal and eternal. The experience can be emotional, cerebral, and even fantastical.

Breathing and EDM

To potentialize the ability of EDM to take you to higher ground, combine your listening experience with breathing. You can start out by honing techniques like pranayamic, controlled, or Sonoma breathing. These enable you to be aware of the connection between body and mind. They calm you and help you battle stress and currently, thousands of people across the globe are learning to teach breathing techniques to people battling anxiety, depression, and other mental issues. Once you become a master at abdominal and controlled breathing, you can try more transcendental types of breathing, including holotropic breathwork, a technique coined by Stanislave and Christina Grof. It is similar to ‘panting’ and, when conducted correctly, enables practitioners to enter in an altered or psychedelic state. For many, this state enables them to gain better self-understanding and to reach parts of their psyche that cannot be accessed consciously.

Top EDM Tunes to Lose and Find Yourself Through

Just a few tunes you may like to practice breathing to include Reflective Part 1 and Part 2 by Bassnectar, comprising highly engaging tunes that immerse you in a futuristic fantasy and balance spacey sounds with harder breaks that beg your body to move. Open the Vault by Ill-Esha is ideal for someone after a fantastical experience that is sweet and refreshing, a bit like a cool drink on a hot summer’s day. Then of course there is Communication by Armin van Buuren. This DJ is known for his upbeat Trance tracks, which transport you into dreamlike, emotional words from the first few seconds.

Electronic Dance Music, particularly transcendental music, is one of many ways that younger generations are seeking to hone their spirituality. Music, like prayer, meditation, and other spiritual pursuits, can make you feel like part of something larger than yourself. It also provides the chance to meet and connect with others who are keen to take a musical trip to a place filled with energy, dynamism, and peace, all at once.