The island’s first major wellbeing festival took place at the Community Farm, in Douglas.

Mindful Mann 2018 day saw a wide range of talks, workshops, live music and family activities on themes including spirituality, mental health and community wellbeing.

Event organiser Mike Kewley said: ’It is the first major wellbeing festival of its kind on the island and the turnout was overwhelming, with people moving between talks and workshops, or basking in the tranquil atmosphere’

He added: ’I’m really happy that Mindful Mann attracted so many people.

’It shows that there is a huge community on the island interested in meditation, yoga and self development, with a thirst to discover more.

’My hope is that the festival brings people together, helps our community grow and attracts international speakers to the island.’

Speakers included author Steve Taylor, Sufi teacher Zahir Khan, psychotherapist and yoga teacher Nicole Schnackenberg and founder of the Manx-based mental health charity Quing, Graham Clucas.

Janet Bradley (pictured right with her daughter Florence) was one of a number of local teachers that offered yoga and meditation classes.