This year Team LVL had the pleasure of planning of a very special, one-of-a-kind yoga event where all proceeds went to benefit UP, the non-profit organization founded by Erica Upshaw. Up is an innovative new substance abuse prevention program for middle schools, led by college students. Learn more about how UP empowers youth here: www.keepfriendshipalive.org/UP.

The Yoga Bash & Benefit was a huge success with 400 attendees. UP’s purpose is not only to steer youth away from the negative path of a life of drugs, but to start a movement towards love for oneself and for humanity. The Bash & Benefit was a night of yoga, dancing, music, and making new friends. Most of all, it was a night of purpose. For all participants it was an experience of connection and knowing we can make a positive impact on this world when we are united as one. It was fun in the way it was such a unique experience. It was hard not to be in awe of the experience that existed that day.

We hope you enjoy these pics, and for any yoga lovers out there & anyone who would like to try yoga, we invite you to the next one! To get notified on where UP Yoga Rave will happen next, please go to: http://www.upliftyogabash.org/

Special thanks to the incredible sponsors that made the event possible : Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, 24 Carrots Catering & Events, Anthony Chavez & CorePower Yoga, DJ Arash ,DPS Events , Kevin Miso, Lululemon Athletica, Tara Sgroi, Teeki, The Refinery, Tribal BODY Markings by AMIR, Whole Foods Market, ZICO: Pure Coconut Water . Thank you to Laura Christin Photography for all the great images!

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