The Celebrate Life Research – Be Part of Something Bigger

During The Celebrate Life Ritual, we are also conducting research into the effects of breathwork, spike boards and ice baths. We’re looking for up to 50 warriors willing to contribute by wearing a Garmin watch that will measure your heart rate variability during the experience. With this research we aim to contribute to stronger mental resilience and healthier future generations. Interested in helping?

What does participation involve?

– About one week before the event, you’ll receive an online questionnaire (±15 minutes).
– On the day itself, we ask you to arrive 15 minutes earlier than the other participants.
– During the experience, you’ll wear a Garmin watch.
– After the ritual, we’ll do a short measurement and ask you a few questions (±15 minutes).
– About one week after the event, you’ll receive an online questionnaire (±10 minutes).
– About one month after the event, you’ll receive an online questionnaire (±10 minutes).

What’s in it for you?

– A Defqon1 merchandise voucher worth €50.
– For every questionnaire you complete, you’ll receive one entry into the prize draw for a Defqon.1 weekend ticket for next year. The more questionnaires you complete, the more chances you have to win.

By joining, you’ll help us gain valuable insights into how experiences like The Celebrate Life Ritual can strengthen resilience, reduce stress, and support mental well-being. Together, we don’t just experience the ritual. We help shape its future.

After signing up, one of the researchers from The Celebrate Life Research team will personally reach out to you with all practical information and next steps. The study is conducted by an independent research team and consists out of researchers from the University of Amsterdam. This is separate from Q-dance event operations.

See you soon, Warrior.

The Celebrate Life Ritual Team