03/04/2023
5:00 pm
Location
The Peace Gallery
112 Main St.
Damariscotta
Event Type
The Peace Gallery in Damariscotta is pleased to welcome Darshan Music back on Saturday, March 4, at 5 p.m. for another community session of Ecstatic Kirtan.
Increasingly popular in the U.S., this ancient call-and-response form of chanting is actually a type of yoga, and Darshan Music’s modern take on this ancient practice offers participants the benefits of a yoga class or meditation session.
“Darshan’s two previous performances here were remarkable,” said The Peace Gallery Director Bernie DeLisle. “Members and guests alike reported a sense of wellbeing and community. We’re thrilled they found time to visit us again. March in Maine is exactly the time for this kind of event”.
Ever since they combined forces in 2017, Darshan Music members Carla Renzi (drums) and Justin Maseychik (harmonium) have been performing their interpretation of this genre of Bangla song in yoga studios and venues across the country. During the event, participants are invited to sing, clap, or sit just quietly. The emphasis of any performance is calmness and harmony.
Participants report reduced stress and increased sleep after a session.
All community members are welcome, the event is offered by donation. Operational for less than a year, The Peace Gallery has brought numerous community health and healing events to the region, and exhibited the work of more than 20 veteran artists. In addition to unique events like Darshan Music’s performance, the gallery offers weekly yoga, meditation, and other classes.
These classes are offered free to area veterans and are listed on The Peace Gallery website thepeacegallery.com
Located at 112 Main St., Damariscotta, The Peace Gallery is a community-based veteran’s art collaborative dedicated to supporting and showcasing the creative work of veterans, and providing a community resource for practices that support health, well-being and a mutual understanding. For more information, call 563-1220.
