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S.O.U.L.Mantra #1

Take Care
of Yourself

One of the 10 mantras of the Underground Ethics Charter for a more conscious nightlife culture.

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« Your vibe shapes the night. »

This is who we are.
Help us bring these values to life — together, we create this space.
Any breach may result in being asked to leave the event.

"Taking care of yourself is not selfish: it's the foundation of a healthy, sustainable collective experience."

What is this mantra for?

Why apply it

  • The collective space: your groundedness produces ripples across the entire room
  • For you: a better night — more present, more free, more in the moment
  • For others: every person who holds their own becomes an anchor

When to apply it

  • Before stepping onto the floor
  • Mid-night, when you feel something slipping
  • When someone around you seems lost or overwhelmed

How to apply it

  • Drink water regularly — not just when you're thirsty
  • Take a break when your body needs one
  • Tell someone you trust if you're feeling overwhelmed
Mantra #7 — Look Out for Each Other →

What is a S.O.U.L. mantra?

A S.O.U.L. mantra is a short, memorable and positive phrase that recalls an essential behaviour for living the night together. These are not rules — they are shared reflexes, born from the floor.

What this means in practice

  • Be attentive to your body's needs: drink, breathe, slow down, rest
  • Respect your limits rather than blindly pushing past them
  • Maintain enough clarity to stay respectful and stable
  • Own the impact of your choices
  • Cultivate a conscious relationship with your energy and inner state

Why it matters

When individual balance breaks down, the space becomes unstable. When people stay present and regulated, the magic flows naturally.

Take care of yourself — your vibe shapes the night.

The context

Taking care of yourself is not a personal detail — it directly shapes the night's atmosphere. The energy, clarity and balance of each person influences the safety, flow and quality of the collective experience. A conscious body creates a conscious space.

The dancefloor is a space of freedom, intensity and connection — but true freedom is not losing control. It's the ability to listen to yourself, recognize your limits, adjust your energy and stay grounded in presence. Every choice — rest, hydration, pace, attention — ripples through the space.

What the community said

« This is a clear articulation of what we need — a reminder that taking care of yourself protects the whole. »
— Rachel, consultation S.O.U.L. 2026

What the community said

“ Listen to your inner voice, know when to stop, be empathetic and patient. ”
— Marie-Eve, S.O.U.L. consultation 2026
“ Truly excellent. Helping people realize that the most important thing is to look at themselves. ”
— Giuliano, S.O.U.L. consultation 2026

Community Voice

"Thank you — just becoming aware of it. I’ll take the time to bring out the best in myself."

— Anonymous, participant

Inspiration

This mantra is inspired by discussions held during the S.O.U.L. Montréal workshop-conference on October 17, 2024, at the Salon Daomé, as well as the public consultation held in March 2026.

The following capsules nourish this reflection:

#1Introduction to underground ethics #7Personal safety – community – goodwill #8Your face and the buddy system

See all 16 workshop-conference capsules →

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