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RHYTHM BLISS
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Your Membership Includes:
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4 x Live Stream Classes Each Week (Beginner to Advanced)
All-Access Pass to the Rhythm Bliss Online Academy: hundreds of hours of videos, hand drumming tutorials, jam sessions, movement practices, rhythm meditations, and more
The "Getting Started with Rhythm Bliss" Course for Beginners
Free Enrolment while a member into our seasonal 40 Day "Rhythm Journeys" which we offer in the Spring, Winter and Fall. Click here for information on our upcoming journey.
Incredible Global Community. Join Hundreds of Members Worldwide Live Online Each Week
A 7-day Money Back Guarantee
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Dr. Gabor Maté, World Renowned Trauma Expert and Best Selling Author
"Drumming can be powerfully helpful and healing in times of stress, anxiety and trauma. I have experienced Alexandra’s teachings first hand. I highly recommend her work to anyone looking to use the enchantment of rhythm for wellness, stress release and healing."
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Current Members of Rhythm Bliss Share Their Experience
YOU DON'T NEED A DRUM OR MUSICAL EXPERIENCE- JUST A HEARTBEAT!
Inside the 4 Weekly
Live Stream Classes
Movement, meditation, music, and community -
all of your wellness needs in one place!
Our live stream sessions are pure magic, and something you just HAVE to experience firsthand. Four times a week, over 500 members join in from around the world to connect to the universal heartbeat together, spreading and sharing good vibrations. If you miss a live class, don’t worry. We post replays of all weekly classes for one full month so you can do them on your time.
We start the week off with our “mildest” beginner session & proceed with increasingly “spicy” classes:
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"Suave" Mondays
Online Live Stream Every Monday at:
11am - 12:20pm Pacific | 2 - 3:20pm Eastern 7 - 8:20pm UK / 8 - 9:20pm Central Europe
Class Description: In this, our most gentle ("suave" in Spanish means mild or gentle), least spicy class, we focus on stress release, mind/body connection, bolstering immunity and uplifting and supporting each other in rhythm. Ideal for beginners and those who enjoy playing at a mild spice level, in these sessions we will learn proper body positioning, basic hand drumming techniques, ancient West African and Middle Eastern Rhythms, universal patterns and modern variations, and end with a gentle yoga stretch and soothing Gong Bath.
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"Sabroso" Wednesdays
Online Live Stream Every Wednesday at:
11am - 12:20pm Pacific | 2 - 3:20pm Eastern 7 - 8:20pm UK / 8 - 9:20pm Central Europe
Class Description: "Sabroso" in Spanish means tasty or moderately spicy. On Wednesdays we practice basic hand drumming technique, proper body alignment, African, Latin and universal world beat rhythms at a tasty, moderately spicy level. Classes include breath practices, body scans and other meditation techniques, as well as yogic philosophy and Pilates fundamentals to receive the most health benefits from hand drumming.
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"Caliente" Fridays
Online Live Stream Every Friday at:
11am - 12:20pm Pacific | 2 - 3:20pm Eastern 7 - 8:20pm UK / 8 - 9:20pm Central Europe
Class Description: "Caliente" means hot in Spanish and some previous hand drumming experience is required for this class. This session includes: • Intermediate Hand-Drumming Techniques • Basic Bass Drum, Bell Patterns and Stick Drumming Patterns • Rudiments and Rolls (practice patterns) • Popular West African, Latin and Middle Eastern rhythms, polyrhythms and solo phrases • Correct drumming posture and alignment • Relaxation techniques including yogic breathing (pranayama) and gentle stretching.
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"Picante" Sundays
Online Live Stream Every Sunday at:
11am - 12:20pm Pacific | 2 - 3:20pm Eastern 7 - 8:20pm UK / 8 - 9:20pm Central Europe
Class Description: "Picante" in Spanish means spicy and this is our spiciest or most rhythmically complex session of the week. This percussion ensemble class is for those with drumming experience who have a keen interest in improving their skills. We will play traditional West African, Latin and Middle Eastern rhythms, focussing on solo techniques and stick patterns to accompany the hand drums, as well as bass and bell coordination exercises.
Shakti Mi, Founder of Prana Yoga College
"Alexandra's love of rhythm and movement is infectious and she is a highly skilled and inspired drum and yoga teacher, with a huge wealth of experience and insight to share. She is open, non-judgmental, passionate and caring."
Explore the Rhythm Bliss
Online Academy!
Your membership ALSO includes an all-access pass into our online academy: a growing collection of hundreds of videos and hours of online Mindful Hand Drumming rhythm meditations, instructional videos and movement practices. Our members love practicing new techniques and practices in their own time.
Some of the courses included in your membership are:
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Getting Started with Rhythm Bliss
9 VIDEOS | 1 AUDIO
Your rhythm adventure begins here! In this course you’ll learn all you need to know to get started with the Rhythm Bliss Mindful Hand Drumming and Movement program. We’ll explain the Rhythm Bliss Method, mindfulness as it relates to hand drumming, how to discover your unique rhythm “palate” to achieve optimal health benefits from hand drumming, preparing your space for practice, advice on what to drum on, and much more.
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Foundations & FUNdamentals
14 VIDEOS
Learn proper posture and alignment for mindful hand drumming, how to hold your drum and basic hand drumming techniques as originally taught to me by master drummer Babatunde Olatunji. Our goal is to drum mindfully for health and wellness and therefore we play the drum quietly and gently in order to protect our ears and joints. You will get an opportunity to practice the basic techniques learnt in the section, along to meditative musical accompaniment.
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40 Day "Rhythms of Release" Journey/Challenge
STARTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2023
The seasonal 40 Day Challenges are a series of rhythm meditations, movement practices and weekly assignments that all carry a specific intention and that we do together as a community. You choose your level of commitment at the outset to suit your goals and time constraints. This is a great opportunity for us to support each other to develop a consistent rhythm and movement meditation practice as we work on a specific aspect of our personal development. The challenges are included in the price of your membership.
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Movement Practices
12 VIDEOS
Alexandra draws from her decades of experience as a dancer, yoga and pilates instructor and offers a selection of movement practices which can easily be done at home (no props required) as a daily practice. Some of the movements and stretches are designed specifically for hand drummers. These practices range from the gentle chair yoga to energizing kundalini dance exercises and are always offered with modifications to suit all ages and levels of ability and mobility.
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Intermediate Techniques
3 VIDEOS
Learn the Slap (or PATA) Technique, and the Tap Technique. This course also includes a video for practicing the PATA technique.
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Frame & Flow
38 VIDEOS
Learn how to use a Frame Drum for Rhythm Bliss. All levels are welcome to participate in this course. You'll learn Frame Drumming Essentials in the Free Hand Style and Short Movement Practices.
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AfroCuban On-Demand Classes with "Toto" Berriel
10 VIDEOS
Learn a variety of AfroCuban techniques with special guest, master drummer Israel "Toto Berriel" - a traditional Afro-Cuban percussionist, vocalist, and educator. For 12 years, he played with the world’s best-known Rumba group, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, where he mastered the Afro-Cuban repertoire. Toto is an exceptional performer and a naturally gifted vocalist with a distinctive sound. Although deeply rooted in Afro-Cuban traditions, he is also comfortable with jazz, soul, and funk.
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West African On-Demand Classes with Yoro Noukoussi
11 VIDEOS
Learn intermediate and advanced West African techniques with special guest, master drummer Yoro Noukoussi. Born in North Benin, Africa and chief’s son of the Waama people, this multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter learned the art of storytelling and drumming from his family as they traveled the region sharing their cultural traditions. Now living in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada, Yoro is in great demand as a performer, having mastered the donga (talking drum), kokomba (congas), and djembe. He is a wonderful teacher and a dynamic and mesmerizing performer, drawing you in to the sights, sounds, and rhythms of West Africa.
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Rhythm Meditations
& Chants
8 AUDIO MEDITATIONS
Our collection of rhythm meditations and chants are here to support you in whatever you need. We have rhythm meditations for calming the mind, energizing the body, forgiveness, increasing flexibility and flow, building courage, cleansing the energy centers, grounding and embodiment, and more!
"Everything in the universe has rhythm, everything dances."
Maya Angelou
All of This for Only $32/Month!
4 x Live Stream Classes Each Week (Beginner to Advanced), with replays available!
Unlimited Access to the Rhythm Bliss Online Academy with Hundreds of Hours of Courses, Jam Alongs, Movement Practices, Rhythm Meditations & More!
Free Enrolment while a member in our 40 Day Mindful Hand Drumming and Movement Journeys which we offer in the Spring, Winter and Fall!
Incredible Global Community. Join Hundreds of Members Worldwide Live Online Each Week
Alexandra's Story
Hailing from Santiago, Chile, Alexandra Jai is a hand drumming and yoga teacher, rhythm facilitator, accompanist, and performer with over 30 years of experience. Following a transformative and deeply healing drumming immersion with Nigerian Master Drummer Olatunji Babatunde in her late teens, she plunged heart-first into the study of world percussion and rhythm culture.
A lifelong student of rhythm and movement, Alexandra Jai studied traditional African, Afro-Cuban, Indian and Middle Eastern hand drumming from master drummers across the globe.
Alexandra founded Rhythm Bliss to spread joy, serenity, and healing by blending the ancient art of hand drumming with yoga philosophy in a way that's easily accessible and relevant to our hectic, modern lives.
Alexandra's Teaching Style
Join Our Incredible Global
Community
Join over 500 Rhythm Bliss members from around the world!
Many of our members say one of their favourite things about Rhythm Bliss is being able to connect with a global, supportive community.
When you get to experience the magic of hundreds of heart-centered people connecting through the spirit of the drum - you experience the true power of mindful hand drumming.
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Babatunde Olatunji
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I don't have a drum! Do I need one to use the program? If using a drum, what type of drum works best?
The short answer is you don't need a drum (you already have a lap drum!), there are cheap alternatives if you want one, and if you have any drum at home, you can make it work for the course.
Q: I'm not a musician. I'm not even sure I have "rhythm." Is this for me?
You definitely DO NOT need to be a "musician" and absolutely NO musical experience or ability is required. If you have enough coordination to walk, talk and chew gum at the same time, you have more than enough rhythm for the Rhythm Bliss progam. All the content is organized by rhythmic complexity or "rhythm spice," so that everyone from absolute novices, to more experienced drummers, can find exercises and rhythm meditations to keep them in their "Rhythm Zone" (You'll learn more about that in the course!)
Q: Will I become a good drummer using this program or is this just for meditation and relaxation?
In addition to providing this online training, I currently teach live group hand drumming classes to over 300 students per year. Some attend to relax, some for connection to community, and others to improve their hand drumming skills. What is abundantly clear is that those who practice at home become more skilled at drumming. Your timing, syncopation, left-right independence and improvisation skills will improve dramatically. That said, becoming an awesome drummer is not the goal of the course, but rather a sweet side-effect!
Q: Isn't hand drumming a social thing you do in groups? Why would I do this on my own?
The more you meditate in rhythm, the more profound the effects. The 40 day challenge allows you to build a consistent practice for health and wellness. For some, Rhythm Bliss is a complement to drum circles and group classes. For others, getting out to live classes and events can be challenging or even impossible, or they prefer to practice at home on their own, at their own pace. Try it out and see for yourself!
Q: I live in a thin walled apartment with roommates. Will using Rhythm Bliss disturb my neighbours?
This program is not designed for you to play loudly. Playing gently allows you to properly hear the ambient sounds and instructions. We have students who practice in their apartments, on their laps, or with a towel in their drum to muffle the sound and get no complaints. They listen through headphones (which gives them the benefits of Binaural Beats - more on that in the program!) which keeps noise to a minimum.
Q: What traditions or styles of drumming do you teach in the program?
Rhythm Bliss draws from several rhythm cultures and traditions. I incorporate mostly West African, Latin, and Afro-Cuban rhythms into the program, as I have studied primarily with master teachers from these traditions and my roots are South American (Viva Chile!). Periodically, we feature master drummers from specific rhythmic traditions sharing rhythms from their culture. At Rhythm bliss, our focus is on cultivating the most vitality, connection and joy from a mindful hand drumming practice. The hand drumming technique which you will learn in this program can be applied to many drums and percussion instruments.
Q: I have an injury/arthritis/suffer from chronic pain. Can I still do this?
It's really important to listen to your body and STOP playing if you feel any pain while drumming. that being aid, drumming has been scientifically show to reduce the pain response. We have some students with wrist injuries and others with nerve damage in their arms who are able to drum, and many who report that the vibration of the drumming releases pain and discomfort and increases mobility. We encourage everyone to play really GENTLY (lubricating the joints) versus hitting hard (jarring the joints). Mindful hand drumming is about drawing awareness to physical sensations and adjusting your playing to fit your needs. Honour your body and work within your limitations.
Q: I'm not sure that I'm the woo-woo, New-Agey, drum circle, hippy type. Is Rhythm Bliss for me?
My mindful hand drumming students include doctors, administrators, teachers, lawyers, business people and others from all walks of life. And yes - lots of yoga enthusiasts, therapists, and even a few dread-locked, New Age, hippy types! Mindful hand drumming is beneficial to everyone regardless of age, gender, religious background, sexual orientation, able-bodiedness or ethnicity. If you have a beating heart, you can meditate in rhythm.
Q: Is it easy for me to cancel?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied, let us know within 7 days of joining and we'll give you a full refund.
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