A curated guide to holistic healing spaces, sacred gatherings, and soul-centered support across the Bluegrass.
If you’re longing for a deeper connection to yourself, to Spirit, and to others walking a similar path, you’re not alone. Lexington’s spiritual and holistic scene is alive, though it doesn’t always advertise itself loudly. Whether you’re new to the area or have lived here for years, this guide will help you uncover the people, spaces, and practices that nurture your soul.
As the founder of The Sound Healing Center of Lexington, I often hear people say, “I didn’t even know this world existed here.” My hope is that you’ll discover what’s already blooming beneath the surface—and maybe even plant some roots of your own.
With warmth and resonance,
The Soul-Seeker's Guide to Spiritual Lexington
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I’m craving quiet connection with myself.
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I want to meet like-minded people.
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I’m looking for tools and inspiration.
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I need to tend to my body while nurturing my spirit.
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I want a spiritual practice outside of traditional religion.
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I want to explore ceremony, creativity, or altered states.
I’m craving quiet connection with myself.
Whether you're navigating a life shift, recovering from burnout, or just need a pocket of peace in your week, these spaces are designed to quiet the noise and bring you back to yourself. Here are some of the most grounded, nourishing places in Lexington to reconnect inward.
The Sound Healing Center of Lexington
Your sanctuary for stillness. I offer weekly sound baths, private sessions, and meditative experiences in a calm, intentional setting. Many guests describe this as their “first deep breath in months.” Whether you're new to sound or already love vibrational healing, you're welcome here.
This center offers seated meditation in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition—quiet, accessible, and welcoming to all faiths and backgrounds. Drop-in sessions are offered weekly, featuring simple instruction and deep lineage roots for those seeking to delve deeper.
Lexington Salt Cave & Wellness
The Salt Cave offers quiet, cozy 45-minute halotherapy sessions where you lie in a zero-gravity chair surrounded by Himalayan salt. It’s an easy, meditative experience with added respiratory and skin benefits. Sessions can be booked solo or in pairs.
A cozy studio offering weekly Restorative Yoga, Slow Flow, and Slow & Low classes—perfect for relaxing, stretching, and breathing more deeply.
Offers regular float therapy sessions in open pools and pods—sound- and light-free environments where the body effortlessly floats in salt water. These sessions promote deep relaxation, mental clarity, and calm energy. Memberships are available for continued use.
Hosts monthly silent meditation sits (typically via Quaker Meetinghouse or Zoom): an intuitive, multi-sit practice followed by walking meditation—building a grounded spiritual community in silence.
I want to meet like-minded people.
You’re not the only one craving deeper connection. Whether you’re brand new to the area or seeking community after years of walking solo, these regular gatherings make it easier to meet others on a similar journey—without small talk, dogma, or pressure.
Held monthly at The Sound Healing Center of Lexington and co-led by Alicia and Ryan McNaughton of The Holistic Mystic, these ceremonies are some of our most soul-filled gatherings. Expect intention-setting, deep sound immersion, and a room full of open-hearted seekers. One of the easiest ways to feel a sense of community without forced interaction.
Part circus, part summer camp, part consciousness playground—PlayThink is an immersive, family-friendly festival focused on movement, play, creativity, and holistic living. Think flow arts, acro yoga, workshops on mindfulness and embodiment, and late-night music under the stars. It's a magnet for kindred spirits who believe that growth and joy can go hand in hand.
Held at the beautiful MYPATH Retreat Center, this intimate gathering blends music, healing, creativity, and spiritual exploration. Attendees come for the nature, stay for the soul-nourishing conversations, breathwork journeys, cacao ceremonies, and shared moments around the fire. It’s a soft landing for people walking their spiritual path with intention.
This annual event gathers yoga teachers, healers, artists, and seekers for a weekend of movement, mindfulness, and nature connection. From sunrise meditation to live kirtan, it’s designed to deepen both your personal practice and your sense of community. A perfect place to meet people who care about presence, growth, and living in alignment.
A sacred, femme-centered retreat focused on reclamation, ritual, and divine embodiment. Expect altars, sound baths, sensual movement, and honest conversation with powerful women walking the path of sovereignty. It’s not about performance—it’s about presence, softness, and remembering who you are.
A vibrant three-day gathering celebrating community, rhythm, and creative expression. With drum and dance workshops, sound baths, live performances, and open jam circles, this family-friendly festival invites you to connect with others through movement, music, and shared experience.
Magickal Ceremonies & Workshops
Hosted in downtown Lexington, Creatures of Whim holds space for modern mystics through monthly moon ceremonies, intuitive art gatherings, reiki circles, and more. These are beautiful, heart-led events that attract a wide range of people exploring spirituality, witchcraft, and energy work in a grounded, welcoming way.
I’m looking for tools and inspiration.
Need crystals, tarot cards, herbal supports, or energy work as part of your spiritual journey? These ongoing metaphysical shops in Lexington offer thoughtfully curated tools, intuitive guidance, and regular classes or events to deepen your path.
A downtown staple offering crystals, sage, ritual oils, herbs, candles, and unique handmade pieces—all curated to inspire spiritual growth. They host regular events like moon ceremonies, tarot raffles, and Reiki shares, creating a creative, heart-centered space for mystical seekers
A longstanding natural market offering a wide array of supplements, herbs, essential oils, and organic groceries. Family-owned since 1975, it’s a go-to spot for high-quality wellness products and knowledgeable staff who genuinely want to help you feel better—naturally.
A women-owned holistic wellness space offering crystals, aromatherapy, tarot and oracle decks, plus services like massage, Reiki, and herbal consultations. With ongoing classes, such as candle ritual work and intuitive healing, you’ll find both tools and skill-building here.
Housed in a charming barn in Versailles, KY, this hidden gem boasts some of the region’s most stunning hand‑selected crystal collections. It's a pilgrimage-worthy destination.
A warm and inviting metaphysical apothecary offering Reiki, tarot readings, astrology consultations, chakra balancing, aura photography, sound baths , and an ever‑expanding schedule of workshops and classes. With a curated selection of crystals, artisan goods, herbs, and energetic tools, it’s a holistic haven for spiritual exploration and community connection in Cynthiana, KY.
While not explicitly metaphysical, SQecial Media offers a thoughtful mix of tarot/oracle cards, incense, candles, and crystals. A hidden resource for curated spiritual tools, often overlooked amidst their broader gift inventory.
Located in Winchester, KY, this cozy metaphysical shop and online resource center offers a variety of spiritual tools, supplies, and educational content for both beginners and experienced practitioners. In addition to their in-person services, their expanding membership platform provides continuous access to resources that support a personalized spiritual journey.
Open Fridays and Saturdays, the Garden offers a curated selection of crystals, gemstones, ritual tools, and gift items. Their emphasis on quality and weekly "story sales" cultivates a welcoming, community-first atmosphere.
I need to tend to my body while nurturing my spirit.
These spaces and practitioners invite you to care for your physical body and energetic system—making self-care feel sacred, not indulgent.
A cozy healing space specializing in Reiki energy sessions and spiritual guidance. The Loft offers personalized treatments designed to balance energy, reduce stress, and promote clarity and empowerment.
A serene spa offering innovative energy healing and wellness services including Scalar Wave Field Therapy, PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy, sound healing, and massage. Their therapies focus on balancing the body’s energy field, supporting nervous system regulation, and promoting deep cellular rejuvenation.
A welcoming holistic studio offering yoga, meditation, and sculpt classes alongside cellular health tools like infrared sauna, red light therapy, cold plunge, and PEMF mat sessions. Designed to support your body, mind, and spirit through movement, heat, light, and cold immersion.
Sara offers consistent therapeutic and intuitive massage services that blend bodywork with soulful attunement. These sessions help you release stored tension and return to your center with greater ease.
This luxury resort spa offers regular massage, body therapy, facials, and even morning yoga (Sat sunrise yoga sessions), all set within a serene, retreat‑style environment where spa and spirit align.
An established community hub for Reiki education and practice, offering Reiki Level I & II training, energy healing sessions, and practitioner shares. If you're curious about Reiki or looking to deepen your experience, their classes and community events offer an accessible entry point.
I want a spiritual practice outside of traditional religion.
These spaces and practitioners invite you to care for your physical body and energetic system—making self-care feel sacred, not indulgent.
Shambhala Meditation Center of Lexington
A secular-friendly meditation center rooted in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition. They offer weekly drop-in sessions—including Café Shambhala every Saturday morning and Tuesday's “Tune In” evening meditation with free instruction included. Perfect for those who want to steady the mind, deepen compassion, and explore lineage-based practice without commitment.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington (UUCL)
A non-dogmatic spiritual home dedicated to justice, inclusion, and inquiry. UUCL hosts monthly Soul Matters small groups, a Sunday Buddhist-friendly Soul Sangha (Vipassana meditation and discussion), and seasonal gatherings, such as Earthapalooza. Great for seekers wanting depth, conversation, and ritual without a religious label.
Ahava Center for Spiritual Living
A New Thought–based spiritual community that blends meditation, affirmative prayer, and visioning with artful service and spiritual study. Open and affirming to all paths, Ahava welcomes drop-in groups, weekly Sunday services, and creative spiritual exploration in community
I want to explore ceremony, creativity, or altered states.
For seekers ready to step into ritual, embodiment, or expanded awareness, these consistent offerings offer rich experiences for soul, mind, and body.
A warm, immersive Heated Breathwork & Meditation session offered regularly at Sterling Hot Yoga. In a cozy heated room, you'll be guided through intentional breath patterns followed by a calm meditation, supporting emotional release and deep nervous system reset.
This ongoing, free introduction to SKY (Sudarshan Kriya) Breath Meditation includes regular meetups (Saturday/Sunday) and optional silent retreats. The structured breath technique fosters mental clarity, calm, and spiritual resilience.
Astrological Society of Kentucky
An active group offering monthly lectures, chart discussions, and astrological meetups—rooted in history, education, and community since 1987. A strong resource for seekers interested in astrology as ritual and self-exploration.
This is a metaphysical and wellness portal for exploration, offering intuitive readings, Reiki, astrology, and ceremony. Whether you're called to a private session or a group ritual, it's a place where spiritual seekers can tap into guidance, magic, and meaning.
Licensed art therapist Danielle Creamer offers a unique blend of Reiki energy healing and therapeutic art-making. Through one-on-one sessions or online group workshops, participants are guided through centering meditation, energy work, and intuitive creative expression.
Held monthly in Lexington, this gathering of mystics, healers, and magical makers is more than a metaphysical marketplace. Explore intuitive readings, cacao blends, handmade ritual tools, sound healing pop-ups, and sacred workshops — all in a vibrant, welcoming space for spiritual exploration.
Ecstatic Dance Louisville meets on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. This open-format movement experience follows five rhythms: Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness. All are welcome—no choreography, no talking, no experience needed. Just bring your body and a willingness to explore.
A soulful healing space offering Reiki, Akashic Records consultations, intuitive tarot, energy bundles, private mentorships, and 1:1 Reiki training. Vickie blends Usui & Holy Fire Reiki, Quantum Touch, shamanic tools, sound, and intuitive insight.
An Usui Reiki Master & Teacher, 4th-level Akashic Records practitioner, RYT-200 yoga instructor, and ceremonial cacao facilitator. Martha guides soulful individuals through private Reiki sessions, intuitive cacao ceremonies, Akashic Records explorations, and practitioner-level training.
Collective Roots Holistic Healing
A nurturing healing collective offering consistent Reiki sessions, energy healing, and women’s circles. Their practitioners also guide intuitive coaching and chakra balancing in a warm, inclusive environment.
The soul-led path isn’t always easy to find, but when you do find your people, your places, and your practices, everything shifts. I hope this guide helps you begin (or deepen) that journey here in Lexington. If you have suggestions or know of a hidden gem, I’d love to hear from you.