DTPCW EP.4: Dancing the Way to Connect Spiritual Healing and Rave Liberation

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In the realm of Don’t Trust People in the Cyberworld, AMÆMI's latest episode emerges as a captivating exploration into the convergence of rave dancing and spirituality.

The episode kicks off with a profound insight into the synergy between dance and spiritual liberation within clubbing contexts. AMÆMI posits that these contemporary spaces offer a unique modern avenue to connect with spirituality, challenging the traditional notions that often segregate the sacred from the hedonistic. Delving into the often-demonized darkness, the podcast suggests that through spiritual practices, healing can manifest, creating an opportunity to embrace consciousness and rituality within these seemingly unconventional spaces.

AMÆMI also invites Boto, also known as Mama Shiva or Ben Okamoto, a visionary artist seamlessly blending Kundalini activation, performance, music, DJing, club culture, drag queen artistry, and dance. At the core of Boto's artistic endeavors lies a dedication to awakening heart-based consciousness, happiness, and pleasure in those who intersect with his path.

Boto's unique classes become the focal point of the conversation, drawing inspiration from the vibrant and electrifying Berlin Rave scene. Here, ancient wisdom intertwines with cutting-edge practices, offering a pathway for individuals to attain elevated states of consciousness that overflow with pleasure. However, it is Boto's creation, the legendary Pyramid Party, that takes center stage in this podcast episode.

The Pyramid Party stands as Berlin's pioneering heart-based conscious Techno rave, a pulsating nexus where participants embark on intense, steamy, and provocative guided raves. Drag queen shamans, under Boto's guidance, lead revelers through a transcendental experience that elevates personal and collective vibrations. This electrifying event becomes a channel, a bridge between the hedonistic dance floor and the spiritual dimensions.

Boto, reflecting on club culture, emphasizes the opportunity it provides to dance, co-create, and celebrate life and liberation. He speaks of a time out of the ordinary, where people connect with the hedonistic in an immersive experience of dancing for 10 hours, abstaining from food, and communicating without language. The overarching goal, as Boto describes it, is to find light in the dark.

Crucially, Boto believes that those with a spiritual background, beyond mere substance-related experiences, can navigate these intense dance floor encounters. His offering is a way to ground into these experiences, emphasizing intention and guidance. The Pyramid Party, according to Boto, creates a sacred space for spirituality within the hedonistic scene. It acts as a link, a gateway for those who seek a connection with the spiritual dimension, bringing more intention and guidance into the experience.

In the Pyramid Party, participants are invited to connect not only with the higher planes of existence but also with their shadows. The event becomes a holistic experience, incorporating sound, dance, meditation, breathwork, and performance, weaving a tapestry that reflects the diverse facets of the human experience.

AMÆMI's fourth podcast episode with Boto is a mesmerizing journey into the intersection of spirituality and the dance floor. It invites listeners to reconsider the dichotomy between the sacred and the hedonistic, encouraging them to explore the profound connections that can be forged in the rhythmic reverie of the modern clubbing context.

Article by @amaemi00101

Art Direction by @gemmabardl

Images courtesy of Red Eye Team and @pyramidparty

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