Rhythm Bliss

07/28/2026

Healthy aging isn’t just about adding years to life—it’s about adding joy, connection, and vitality to every year. ❤️

Science is revealing what many cultures have known for centuries: rhythm has the power to bring us together, calm our nervous systems, engage our brains, and awaken joy.

Recently, our online Rhythm Bliss community celebrated Cenie's 95th birthday. She first picked up a drum as a gift for her 90th birthday, and five years later, her enthusiasm, vitality, and love of rhythm continue to inspire us all. Her story is a beautiful reminder that it's never too late to learn, to play, to connect, and to experience something new.

In our newest blog, we explore both the research and the heart behind why rhythm can be such a powerful support for healthy aging.

✨ Read it here: https://www.rhythmbliss.com/post/healthy-aging-through-drumming-movement-connection

07/18/2026

Still feeling the joy from our Rhythm Bliss retreat on the Sunshine Coast a couple weeks ago. Amazing grooves, music, community, food and healing vibes! It takes a village to make this happen. So grateful to everyone of you who helped make it such a magical experience! Here are a few pics to share. Thank you .millman .jade.love and for amazing organic local produce

07/11/2026

Here’s a little taste of a free Somatic Rhythm Release Master Class (see links in comments or profile) which we are beyond honoured to be offering in partnership with Dr. Fleet Maull PhD and the Heart Mind Institute along with The Somatic Bliss Experience: A Live 7-week Journey to Regulate Your Nervous System and Reconnect to Joy Through Mindful Hand Drumming beginning Thursday July 16. The Course is a carefully sequenced rhythmical journey that builds from nervous system safety into deeper regulation, connection, resilience, and joyful aliveness! NO DRUM OR MUSICAL EXPERIENCE OR TALENT REQUIRED (You can drum all the rhythms on your lap). Hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a deeply connecting and rhythmically healing time together. See links in comments section. With rhythm and love, Alexandra and Michael

07/05/2026

It’s been a magical time connecting in community, rhythm, healing, and soaking in loving kindness together with such a beautiful group of awesome people! Here’s to a new day with a whole lot more Rhythm Blissing!! 💜🙏🙌

07/03/2026

We’re so excited to welcome you to RhythmBliss Summer of Love 2026 - the studio is ready, the chefs are prepping and the tables are set. You can still join us online - it’s not too late! We have an amazing program lined up, one very close to my heart and soaked in the healing vibrations of love, laughter and community. Yours in Rhythm, Alexandra

06/29/2026

What if just one weekend could leave you feeling calmer, more energized, and deeply connected... without ever leaving home?

The Rhythm Bliss Virtual Mindful Hand Drumming & Movement Retreat brings the joy and healing of rhythm directly to you, wherever you are in the world. An inspiring long weekend of mindful hand drumming, movement, breath practices, chanting, and uplifting teachings designed to help you:

💜 Calm your nervous system and reduce stress
💜 Boost your energy and focus through rhythm and movement
💜 Experience the joy of making music in a welcoming, global community
💜 Learn from internationally renowned master drummers Yoro Noukoussi and Israel "Toto" Berriel
💜 Create a lasting rhythm practice you can return to again and again

The best part? Every session is recorded, giving you lifetime access. There's no pressure to attend live—you can experience the retreat at your own pace and revisit your favourite sessions whenever you need a Rhythm Reset. No musical experience. No drum required. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to connect.

⏰ Only 2 days left to save over 50%!

Join the Rhythm Bliss family from the comfort of your own home and discover how rhythm can transform the way you feel—body, mind, and spirit. https://www.rhythmbliss.com/virtual-rhythm-bliss-retreat-summer-2026

06/19/2026

💜 Our in-person Rhythm Bliss Mindful Hand Drumming & Movement Immersion is officially SOLD OUT! 💜

Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for everyone who will be joining us in Roberts Creek this July.

But here's the beautiful part...
The Rhythm Bliss experience isn't limited by geography.

You can join our global Rhythm Bliss family from wherever you are in the world through our Virtual Retreat, experiencing the same inspiring teachings, mindful hand drumming, movement, breath, chanting, and community from the comfort of your own home.
Whether you're in Canada, Australia, Europe, the United States, or anywhere in between, you'll be welcomed into a heart-centred community connected through the spirit of the drum.

You'll enjoy over 15 hours of live-streamed sessions featuring the Rhythm Bliss Family Band, along with special guest master drummers Yoro Noukoussi from Benin, West Africa, and Israel "Toto" Berriel of the legendary Los Muñequitos de Matanzas in Cuba.

You don't even have to attend live. Every session is professionally recorded, and you'll receive lifetime access, allowing you to revisit the practices, rhythms, and teachings whenever you need a Rhythm Reset.

No travel. No drum required. No experience necessary. Just a beating heart, a willingness to connect, and a desire to experience more joy, presence, and community through the healing power of rhythm.

✨ Save over 50% until June 30 and join us from anywhere in the world. We can't wait to welcome you into the Rhythm Bliss family.

Link is in the comments.

06/06/2026

✨ Only 2 Spots Left ✨

There’s something powerful that happens when we gather in rhythm.
The mind settles.
The heart opens.
The drum becomes a pathway back to joy, connection, presence, and aliveness.

Join us for the
🌿 Rhythm Bliss Mindful Hand Drumming & Movement Immersion
📍 Roberts Creek Community Hall, BC
📅 July 3–6, 2026

This long weekend Rhythm Reset is an invitation to reconnect with yourself through rhythm, movement, breath, mindfulness, and heart-centred community. Guided by master facilitators, drummers, culture keepers, and the Rhythm Bliss Family Band, we’ll experience the healing power of rhythm together in a welcoming and uplifting space.

We are also deeply honoured to be joined by special guest artists:
🪘 West African master drummer Yoro Noukoussi from Benin, West Africa
🪘 Cuban master drummer Israel “Toto” Berriel of the legendary rumba super-group Los Muñequitos de Matanzas

Whether you are completely new to drumming or already walking the rhythm path, you are welcome here. Beginners warmly encouraged.

If your soul has been craving connection, inspiration, movement, music, and community… this is your invitation. 🪘✨ https://www.rhythmbliss.com/2026-summer-rhythm-retreat

06/03/2026

This morning we had our daughter Chef Camille inspect the brilliant brassicas exploding from our garden beds at rhythm Bliss Farms. She gave them two green thumbs up and has taken some inspiration from the garden in planning the exquisite daily salad bars gracing the meals at our upcoming retreat July 3-6, not to mention the homemade sourdough loaves which will abundantly adorn the lunch and dinner tables! Several attendees last year said that they came for the “beats”, but stayed for the “eats”! 💜🌱

05/29/2026

✨ Only 2 Spots Left ✨

There’s something powerful that happens when we gather in rhythm.
The mind settles.
The heart opens.
The drum becomes a pathway back to joy, connection, presence, and aliveness.

Join us for the
🌿 Rhythm Bliss Mindful Hand Drumming & Movement Immersion
📍 Roberts Creek Community Hall, BC
📅 July 3–6, 2026
Learn more here: https://www.rhythmbliss.com/2026-summer-rhythm-retreat

This 3-day Rhythm Reset is an invitation to reconnect with yourself through rhythm, movement, breath, mindfulness, and heart-centred community. Guided by master facilitators, drummers, culture keepers, and the Rhythm Bliss Family Band, we’ll experience the healing power of rhythm together in a welcoming and uplifting space.

We are also deeply honoured to be joined by special guest artists:
🪘 West African master drummer Yoro Noukoussi from Benin, West Africa
🪘Cuban master drummer Israel “Toto” Berriel of the legendary rumba super-group Los Muñequitos de Matanzas

Whether you are completely new to drumming or already walking the rhythm path, you are welcome here. Beginners warmly encouraged.💜

If your soul has been craving connection, inspiration, movement, music, and community… this is your invitation. 🪘✨

In this 3-day “Rhythm Reset”, we'll use the drum as a tool for calming your mind, energizing your body and uplifting your spirit. Immerse yourself in rhythm healing on sacred land by the water’s edge and learn from master facilitators, drummers and culture keepers. Together as a community, and...