DHARMA TECHNO FESTIVAL 20-24 AUGUST 2025

3 DAYS OF MEDITATION, MUSIC AND DANCE!


Equanimity is delighted to present the 5th edition of the Dharma Techno Festival from Wednesay 20th August to Sunday 24 August, in the middle of the countryside, Burgundy, France.



During this drug and alcohol-free festival, spiritual teachings, sessions of meditation and movement - as well as the evenings of electronic music - are proposed in search of self-knowledge and freedom. And it is a beautiful way to party together!

 

Each day, we'll have two 3-hour periods of silence, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The day will be punctuated by two movement sessions. This is a time when we invite everyone to be more connected with themselves.

KIDS:
To enable you to participate as a family a special area is created for children (aged 6 and over).

 

Under the big top of the "La Petite Mandarine", the children will be able to try their hand at a variety of activities: theatre, computer-assisted music, circus, various games, etc.

 

A daily meditation adapted for children will also be offered during the festival.

 



ACCOMODATION

 

Accommodation is in camping mode, so everyone brings what they need - tent, sleeping bag, etc. It is of course possible to come in a camper van or converted vehicule.

 MEALS

 

Three meals a day are provided by the association and is included in the price of the ticket; it is simple, vegetarian (with a vegan option), local and as organic as possible. 

 


PRICE

 

To calculate the cost of the ticket, we've taken the following approach: we've calculated the overall cost of the festival, without remuneration for the organisers and the association, and divided it by the number of participants expected. In the interests of transparency, we'll be posting a detailed account of the entries and expenses at the end of the festival.

The 'salaries' paid to the organisers and the association are voluntary

 

ALCOHOL AND DRUG-FREE

 

The festival is alcohol and drug-free, and we ask participants to respect these rules. We would like to make it clear that we are not judging what might be considered good or bad in terms of consumption; we simply want to offer a different kind of festival that we can experience fully with a clear mind, goodwill and so create together a unifying and constructive experience.

 


The festival is a participative event , and we need your help to make it happen. You can sign up when arriving onsite to help us with some of the tasks required to make the event run smoothly (kitchen help, cleaning, bell ringing, washing up, etc.).

 

Do you have any questions about the festival? Just get in touch!


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PROGRAMME


MEDITATION (Guided and Silent)


DENIS ROBBERECHTS (Dharma Nature): Teachings and guided meditation

 

Denis was born in Belgium in 1969 and grew up in a generous family, in a house where everyone was welcome. In 1997, he left for India, where he spent a total of seven years. His quest for beauty and depth led him to study Indian classical music under the guidance of Sri Parashuram Pandey.

 

His approach to meditation, based entirely on our ability to observe, is simple and defies all beliefs. It is a concrete approach which has nothing extravagenet or complex: an  incentive to take a diligent, sincere and honest interest in oneself. It's just a decision to take the time to observe yourself, calmly and free from any judgement. A simple path that leads to greater intimacy with ourselves and a better knowledge of who we are.

 

https://dharmanature.org/en/

 


LA COMPAGNIE DES ASTRES (KIDS AGED 6 AND OVER)

The circus is a complete art, which enriches both physically and intellectually. By directing learning towards creativity and play, children flourish and surpass themselves surprisingly.

-Through juggling, they become aware of space by manipulating objects.
-Through the trapeze (or aerial apparatus), they overcome their fear and apprehend height by becoming aware of the risk.
-Through acrobatics, they learn to know and control their body.
-Through balance, they feel their support, learn to search in order to find.
-Through magic they learn skill and
manipulation of the public gaze.
-Through clowning, they express their being and their knowledge in spontaneity and emotion.

Our collective workshops allow for group dynamics, to work on the notions of respect, listening and trust. Mutual assistance and exchanges between participants are essential. They promote the autonomy of people in their learning to respect the pace and needs of each person.

The Compagnie des Astres has existed since 2014.

 

Page of the Compagnie


MOVEMENT

Hélène Jamesse will be guiding the mouvement sessions during the festival.

Body awakening, based on the practices of stretching and yoga, enable us to better approach the first meditation of the day. 

The instructions are simple and are for everyone, to  just close their eyes and let the body wake up in the morning silence.

A little later in the morning, the second session of movement is all about fluidity, both energetically and within the body. The practice is based on free dance, yoga, visualisations and listening to our environment, moving into the heart of life.

 

No prior experience is necessary to fully appreciate and participate in these practices.

Hélène is a yoga and free dance teacher, and author of several publications (at Hachette)

https://www.helene-jamesse.com/

 


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MUSIC LINE-UP

 

IXINDAMIX (SP23/AUDIOTRIX)

 

BEATUM (DROP'IN CARAVAN)

 

TAALKIMIA

 

BIG JOHN

 

(.ON.IRIS.)

 

DECOR AND VISUALS :

 

(.ON.IRIS.) - NICO TICO  - FREEFLOW - FEENIX 13


TAALKIMIA (WEDNSDAY NIGHT)

Created in 2023 by 4 musicians from different worlds, Taalkimia is a sonic alchemy, where traditional Indian, oriental and tribal music merge with trance and techno.

 

Thomas J (sitar) illuminates the tribal and electronic rhythms of Raf Raavni (machines, keyboards, didgeridoo) with captivating melodies.

 

The percussionists Yohan Nouville (tablas) and Naim Ben Abdallah (derbouka, djembe, bongos..) give colour and emotion to this music which resembles tribal trance. Without borders, this mix is inspired by traditional music whilst using the power of electronic music.

 

Accompained by Franck Argentais, sound engineer and arranger specialised in trance, he brings the dancefloor touch to this musical fusion.

A show full of good vibrations, with a strong tempo that will take you on a journey through dance!

 

https://linktr.ee/taalkimia

 


(.On.Iris.) (WEDNSDAY NIGHT)

The fruit of research and work on the impact of soundwaves on the body and mind, the sound and visual experience presented by Fredo (.On.Iris.) takes us into deep, attentive listening and offers us the chance to plunge into the heart of ourselves.

The frequency-band technologies and binaural rhythms used in the composition of his music help to bring the cerebral hemispheres into unison, enabling the experimenter to access and control altered states of consciousness.


BIG JOHN (THURSDAY NIGHT)

Multi-instrumentalist, Producer and DJ, Big John has been unleashing himself on French stages, clubs, festivals and raves since 2008.

Raised on the drums and doped with synthetic hormones, he is agile in handling analog, and his incisive synths coupled with his wild instincts as a drummer create a sound with a devastating groove.

For the Dharma Techno Festival, Big John invites singeMoostik from her side project: 'Odyssey 42' a mix of Cool Waves and Synth Pop. The two universes will immerse you in a story especially written for the event.

 

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Site internet de l'artiste


BEATUM (FRIDAY NIGHT)

A free atom of the electronic music scene since the 1990s, eternal traveler, Beatum tirelessly explores music in all its forms, particularly revealing all its richness in the fusion between traditional world and electronic music.
His unclassifiable mixes, with a wide and varied selection, are built on a slow tribal progression where the frequencies seem to oppose each other, but which nevertheless, harmoniously leave us free space for our own interpretation, thus offering the public an experience of rare intensity.

IXINDAMIX (SATURDAY NIGHT)

Ixindamix has been involved in the European Underground scene for over 30 years, from the early days of Acid House and Travellers free festivals in the U.K, joining Spiral Tribe and creating the first free parties and Teknivals around Europe followed by a gigging schedule spanning 2 decades, bringing up a family and running a successful record label.
Now living in Berlin she is involved in various projects and is at present exploring new ways of playing improvised live sets with some of the vast array of new hardware which is being produced, the evolution of music technology being a constant inspiration. The Synthesizer remains her all time love and playing it live a key part of her signature sound. She also continues to DJ a variety of different styles in both vinyl and digital formats.

https://ixindamix.org/


SIMSIMMER (SATURDAY NIGHT)

Sim Simmer was one of the core-organisers and creators of the fledgling Spiral Tribe sound system from it's conception in late 1990. Playing a central part in its early evolution, she also became one of the sound system's principal MC’s. In 1992, she wrote and performed the vocals on two of the sound system’s best known releases, Breach the Peace and Forward the Revolution

In 2006, she joined forces with Ixindamix to form the Bad Girlz. Gaining popularity for their irreverent style and cheeky lyrics, they have gone on to play extensively across Europe and the UK. The Bad Girlz have released numerous tracks/ep's and albums on the Audiotrix label. 

Sim Simmer performs regularly as the Bad Girlz vocalist, and MC’s at the full-crew SP23 events. Her vocal passion and on-stage charisma bring an added level of energy to every live performance.

During the festival she will be MCing live for Ixindamix on the Saturday night.


DECOR, VIDEO, MAPPING AND LIGHTS

The festival's visual identity, merging decorative elements,
mapping and lighting, is the result of a collective creation led by
Freeflow, Nico Tico, Feenix13, (.On Iris), and Infrapooh. Together, they immerse the audience in a visual and sensory experience.

Videographers, scenographers, lighting designers and visual artists from electronic cultures and alternative movements, they combine their talents to shape unique universes, adapted to each guest artist.


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TIMETABLE DURING THE  DHARMA TECHNO FESTIVAL 2024 (APPROXIMATE)

06.45 – Wake up
07.00 – Movement
07.30 – Meditation
08.15 – Breakfast

09.15/10.00 – Work period

09.45 – Children to the circus


(BEGINNING OF SILENCE)

10.15 – Guided meditation
11.15 – Movement
12.00 – Meditation
12.45 – Lunch 

 

(END OF SILENCE)

 

13.45 – Lunch service ends

14.45/15.30 Work period
14.45 - Children to the circus


(BEGINNING OF SILENCE)

15.30 – Guided meditation

16.30 –Dharma talk

17.15 - Meditation
17.45 – Meditation with the chilfren

 

(END OF SILENCE)

 

18.15 – Dinner
19.15 – Dinner service ends
19.45 – Music programme

23.45 - End of programme

 

 


 WITH THE SUPPORT OF NOUVEAU MONDE








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