Candlelight Meditation and Sound Journey

Candlelight Meditation and Sound Journey comes to South Hykeham Village Hall on Sunday 22 November, a candlelit session that runs for about 75 minutes. It starts with a 20-minute guided meditation led by the organiser, which settles the room before the sound bath takes over. From there, you're immersed in a mix of crystal bowls, koshi chimes, handpan drum, vocal chants and recorded shamanic drumming, and the whole thing closes with an affirming meditation or poem.

If you've never come across one, a sound bath is exactly what it sounds like: you lie back and let the vibrations of the instruments do the work. The organiser describes it as a deeply relaxing experience in which therapeutic sound vibrations help calm the nervous system, so the focus is more on listening and letting go than on doing anything active. The candlelit setting adds to that, keeping the atmosphere soft and quiet throughout.

There are a few practical things to keep in mind. You'll want to wear loose, layered clothing—it's easy to get chilly when you're lying still for over an hour—and you'll need to bring your own yoga mat, cushion, pillow, blankets and a water bottle. The organiser also notes that sound baths may not be suitable for pregnant people or for those with sound sensitivities, tinnitus, sound-induced epilepsy or other medical conditions, so it's worth checking that before you book.

Tickets are £16.96 and are sold through Eventbrite. The session starts at 16:30, and attendees are asked to arrive by 16:20 to get settled in. You'll find it at South Hykeham Village Hall, Boundary Lane, South Hykeham, LN6 9NQ.