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

Join us on SUNDAY November 29th 2026 at 6.00pm in the cosy setting of Cliffe Hall, in the heart of Lewes, for a nourishing and heart-opening Singing Circle!

This month we're shaking things up. If you're a regular, this is how it's changing for this month:

Part One: I'll be starting with an hour-long Voice Workshop, where we can take a deeper dive into the Voice: warm-ups, fun exercises and musical games, sharing on our relationship with our Voice, and more. The aim is to learn about our voices whilst having creative fun.

We'll have a short break, time for a herbal tea & some fresh air, before starting

Part Two: The main part of our evening is a heartfelt Singing Circle - warm, intimate, small gathering of people wanting to connect deeply through singing and music. We'll enjoy 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. Through a heart-centered meditation, we'll set our intentions for the evening and rejoice in beautiful, sacred mantras and original music, cocreating together.

** Highly recommended to come to both parts of the event, but you are free to come to just one or the other, as you prefer.

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

Voice Workshop 6-7pm £6

Singing Circle, inclusive of Cacao 7.15-9pm £12

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. S

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