Sacred Singing Circle, with Ceremonial Cacao, Meditation and Voice-Opening Workshop

Join us on SATURDAY October 17th 2026 at 6.30pm in the cosy setting of Cliffe Hall, in the heart of Lewes, for a nourishing and heart-opening Singing Circle!

We'll start with a luscious and healing cup of Cacao, to help open the Heart and soften. This Cacao is direct from Pedra do Sabià in Bahía Brazil, brought with love by Sonia on a personal journey to be shared in this sacred space. Through a heart-centered meditation, we'll set our intentions for the evening and the year ahead, then gently awaken and open our voices before settling into the main part of the evening: a beautiful, sacred Singing Circle. We’ll sing a variety of music with sacred roots, bhajan, mantras and also some original music.

This event is hosted by Sonia Ter Hovanessian (singer, flautist and coach), who will offer her music, voice, guidance and Heart to the event, along with Nicola Lionello, supporting with his music and gentle heart, as well as a growing community of like-minded beings, bringing their voices together in song.

If you have instruments and would like to bring them along, please do and if you'd like to share any music, that would also be most welcome. If you would like to come but don't feel up to singing yourself and wish to just enjoy being surrounded by singing and music, that is also absolutely fine.

Whether you are new to singing or a seasoned vocalist, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore the profound benefits of singing, the voice and music in a supportive and nurturing environment.

With everything going on in the world, it can feel overwhelming and perhaps not clear how we can help. Coming together in prayer is, for me, one way of staying grounded and bringing love and connection to our communities, and praying for World Peace.

Contribution

The Singing Circle, inclusive of Cacao is on a sliding scale from £15 - £25. For those who don't want any cacao, we can offer a slight discount.

If you would like to come along and money is an issue, please send me a message directly (details below), and we can see what we can do.

If anyone wants to pay one forward for others who may not have the funds, then please let me know, as this is a way for me to be able to ensure these events are accessible, regardless of cost. 😊

Please contact me directly to make a payment via bank transfer, or cash if you would like to save on the Eventbrite processing charges.

*-* It is advised to BOOK in advance, either on Eventbrite or directly with the organiser (number below).

*-* Please BRING your own (yoga) mat, cushion and blanket. Chairs are available for those who prefer.

*-* You are welcome to bring something for the ALTAR (crystal, photo, written affirmation, special memento) if you wish.

*-* We provide filtered water, which we bring on site. A selection of teas will be available.

*-* *-* Free on-street PARKING is available nearby. Alternatively there are numerous car parks dotted around town.

*-* There are a number of BUSES which go to the centre of town and stop about a 5-10 minute walk from Cliffe Hall

*-* Lewes TRAIN Station is a 10-minute walk from Cliffe Hall

**CONTACT details for queries/ info:

Sonia Ter Hovanessian: 07887 745732 / soniaterhovanessian@gmail.com

Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you and getting to know you and your voices!

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Sonia Ter Hovanessian:

Sonia is a musician, singer, flautist, singer-songwriter, and coach. She has a background in classical and jazz music. She has studied under numerous teachers and as a coach uses a blend of EVT (Estill Voice Technique), jazz improvisation and intuitive heart-centered techniques.

Her own journey with the voice has been far from easy, though. Growing up she suffered from nodules on her vocal cords, preventing her from even speaking at times. Despite receiving speech therapy, her true healing came only when she began studying under the guidance of a vocal coach. And through the beauty and power of singing she dove deep into the voice, all whilst healing deep emotional wounds through therapy, which were probably the root cause of the dysphonia. This led her to embrace her voice fully and become the sensitive and heartfelt singer she is today.

This journey, along with her discovering medicine music, sacred chants and mantras in more recent years, along with her own spiritual awakening led her to a renewed understanding of the importance of music and especially the voice in our everyday life, for inner healing, and to bring joy and connection to the world. She is currently studying Integral Sound Healing with the Voice at the Sound Healing Academy.

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