August 31, 2016
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Yoga Master Sri Dharma Mittra leads a group headstand challenge and workshop at the Lovelight Yoga + Arts Festival in Darlington, Maryland.
The inaugural Lovelight Yoga + Arts Festival was held this past weekend in Darlington, Maryland, and brought together multiple communities for a weekend of yoga, dance, meditation and healing.
Woodstock Music Festival producer Michael Lang, musician Wynne Paris and Kimberley Maddox co-produced the event, which brought dozens of musicians and accomplished yoga instructors from across the country to share their practice and knowledge with the community.
The following is a gallery of images from the weekend.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceDuring an Acroyoga workshop, participants practice a pose called the 'High Flying Whale.'
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceA musical performance on Friday evening by the founder of Yoga on Main in Manayunk, David Newman, left, was followed by a powerful set by musician Trevor Hall.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceArtists live-painted throughout the musical performances of the weekend, setting up easels near the stage.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceStand-up paddleboard yoga was taught by Jessie Benson, founder and creator of FloYo, which offers workshops, classes and teacher trainings worldwide.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceSid McNairy, founder and owner of Sid Yoga, led a Power Yoga class on Saturday.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceLovelight co-producers Wynne Paris, left, and Woodstock producer Michael Lang.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceAcroyoga instructors Elizabeth Burris and Justin Blazejewski give a spotting demo called 'Titanic' during a class at the Yoga Pavilion.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceYoga Master Sri Dharma Mittra leads a group headstand challenge and workshop. The challenge and workshop drew one of the weekend's largest crowds.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceMany workshops for children and families were offered, which drew a diverse range of ages to the event.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceIn addition to dozens of yoga classes and workshops, many musicians and DJs brought an eclectic range of music to the festival.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceThe festival was held at Camp Ramblewood, a large outdoor facility set deep in the forest in Darlington, Maryland.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceKrishna Das, a legendary musician and performer of traditional Hindu Kirtans, performed on Saturday before an enthusiastic and devoted crowd.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceAerial artist Hillary Moon performed on silks during a Kirtan set by Krishna Das.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceDuring a combined restorative Acroyoga and Thai massage class, participants practice the pose, 'Super Yogi.'
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceA sound bath was provided by Lauren Dize, a gong and Tibetan singing bowl master.
