Heart and Soul Art Retreats

Why Attend A Women’s Art Retreat Renewal One of the sole purposes of a retreat is to help you gain the renewed version of yourself that you seek. The best art retreats combine time immersing your self in creativity as a group and working on your own with guidance from your in house professional artist instructor as well as time to get to know your surroundings and time to relax with self- reflection.... Heart and Soul Art Retreats are located in beautiful, serene environments that offer the best space and time for you to step out of your normal routine and relax. Taking you out of your daily routine and allowing you to focus solely on having fun getting creative. In comparison to a regular vacation, retreats are intentional in regard to where they’re offered. Located in calm and quiet locations, they naturally encourage a reflective state while simultaneously offering activities and explorations to tickle your creative soul. #Heartandsoul #retreats #artretreats #womensretreats #art #artlessons #painting #colour #nancyhache #paintwithheart #renewal

Is there a secret to mixing pink? Pink...can be such a tricky colour.....Each red produces brighter, duller, warmer or cooler pinks depending on how they are used. For example, "hot" pinks are best achieved by using glazing techniques with translucent, bluish reds like Quinacridone Red or Magenta lightened with translucent Zinc White over a white background. Duller, peachy pinks can be achieved by adding Titanium White to warmer, orange-shade reds like Naphthol Light Red. Ca...dmium Reds produce earthier, desaturated pinks when lightened with white, or diluted in a glaze over a white background. Cadmium Medium Red produces a pink that is orangier, and Cadmium Dark Red produces a pink that is slightly bluer. So get your paints and a palette knife out and start playing..... #Heartandsoul #retreats #artretreats #womensretreats #art #artlessons #painting #colour #nancyhache #paintwithheart #pink

Paint with your heart.....from your heart and soul.... #Heartandsoul #retreats #artretreats #womensretreats #art #artlessons #painting #colour #nancyhache #hearts #paintwithheart

If you love art and you want to own an original Nancy Hache painting.... go follow this amazing artist. She is doing a mayday giveaway!!!!

Wow, what a great Heart and Soul Paint Day! This was such a juicy painting to play with and the finished paintings were amazing! So proud of this group! #Heartandsoul #retreats #artretreats #womensretreats #art #artlessons #painting #colour #nancyhache #hearts #paintwithheart #paintday

Some wise words from our little Amore.....

Stay tuned for details on Tambor Amor womens drumming circle starting up in September ....Msg to join 10 Health Reasons to Start Drumming Drumming can have positive effects on your health and may help with many conditions from stress, fatigue, and anxiety, to hypertension, asthma, chronic pain, arthritis and much more! Here’s why drumming is good for you:... Makes you happy. Participate in a drum circle or take a cardio drumming class and you will see how happy it makes you. Drumming releases endorphins, enkephalins and Alpha waves in the brain, which are associated with general feelings of well-being and euphoria. Induces deep relaxation. In one study, blood samples from participants who participated in an hour-long drumming session revealed a reversal in stress hormones. Helps control chronic pain. Drumming can certainly serve as a distraction from pain. And, it promotes the production of endorphins and endogenous opiates, which are the body’s own morphine-like painkillers. Boosts your immune system. Studies show that drumming circles boost the immune system. Barry Bittman, MD, neurologist and President of the Yamaha Music & Wellness Institute, has shown that group drumming actually increases natural T-cells, which help the body combat cancer as well as other viruses, including AIDS. Creates a sense of connectedness. Drumming circles and group drumming classes provide an opportunity for synchronicity in that you connect with your own spirit at a deeper level while also connecting with other like-minded people. Aligns your body and mind with the natural world. The Greek origin of the word rhythm is to flow. Drumming allows you to flow with the rhythms of life by simply feeling the beat. Provides a way to access a higher power. Shamans often use drumming as a means to integrate mind, body and spirit. They focus on the whole body and then integrate the healing at both the physical and spiritual level by drumming, which connects spiritual forces. Releases negative feelings. The act of drumming can serve as a form of self-expression. You can literally drum out your feelings. When held, negative emotions can form energy blockages. The physical stimulation of hitting the drums can help remove those blockages. Drumming has even been used therapeutically to help addicts deal with their emotions. Puts you in the present moment. While drumming you are moving your awareness toward the flow of life. When you are flowing with the rhythm of life you cannot be caught up in your past or worrying about your future. Allows for personal transformation. Drumming stimulates creative expression. When you drum in a group, you not only get to self-express, but you get feedback from the other drummers. It’s the equivalent of talk therapy! Drum circles provide a means of exploring your inner self, and expanding your consciousness while being part of a community. See more

Tambor Amor Bucerias, Women's Drumming Circle starting up in September in Bucerias Nayarit Hope you can join in......no cost, no previous experience need...ed, just bring your drum and join.....so relaxing totally enjoyable! Msg if you would like to join.... Will take place in Open air space with lots of room social distancing space between each of us.... See more

A year ago or so a friend of mine here in La Cruz got me hooked on drumming and I love it, thank you so much Joann Healy-Lloyd.....it is so relaxing to drum....... So in September I am starting up a womens drumming circle group here.... Tambor Amor in Bucerias. Hope you can join in! Please message me to join * date to be determined* *no cost, no previous drumming experience*....just bring your drum and have a great time..... there will be a few extra drums available at our first drumming circle for those of you who do not already have one. So lets empower our energy and our voice as women with a drumming circle! Msg me to join....we will start up in Sept, date to be determined, no cost, loads of enjoyment and there will be lots of space for us to ensure we follow social distancing protocol for sure. When you pick up a drum, it transforms us, the rhythm transforms us, drumming empowers womens voices. Drumming helps you connect to your heart and sacred sisterhood, connecting with other women Research indicates that drumming accelerates physical healing, boosts the immune system. In addition specific studies conducted by professionals in the fields of music therapy and mental health show us that drumming: Reduces tension, anxiety and stress.

What can I say, we have a really talkative pup who has some great advise for everyone......so listen carefully and enjoy.....

A few words from our new addition to our family, our pup Amore Hache.

Awe.....how cute is this, our adorable puppy Amore has a heart on her side and today I noticed she has a heart on her paw too......wow the universe works in amazing ways bringing love into our lives ......right when we need it... What a beautiful little love, my Amore......

There comes a time when you have to do whats right for your body, mind, heart and soul......Our newly adopted addition, Amore.... ....she’s just the most beautiful puppy and she fills our hearts with so much joy. She is such a sweetheart!

It’s just a small thing to ask of everyone, so please wear a mask and we will all have a better chance of making it through this......so take your part in protecting yourself and others......wear your mask!

This is really beautiful..... There was a little coffee shop, where two people arrive and approach the counter. "Five coffees please. Two for us and three hanging. They paid, they took their two coffees and left. I asked the waiter. "What’s this about hanging coffees?" "Wait and you'll see." ... Some more people came in. Two girls asked for a coffee each, they paid & left. The following order was for seven coffees and it was made by three women - ‘three for them and four hanging coffees.’ I was left wondering...what is the meaning of the hanging coffees, they leave. Suddenly, a man dressed in worn clothes, who looks like he might be homeless, arrives at the counter and asks sincerely. " Do you have a coffee hanging?" Yes we do sir They serve him a coffee.... I got my answer on these famous " HANGING COFFEES" People pay in advance for a coffee that will be served to whoever can't afford a hot drink. This tradition started in Naples. Amazingly it’s spread throughout the worlds cities and towns. It’s also possible to order not only "hanging coffees" but also a sandwich or a full low cost meal. Make sure to publish this beautiful idea to everyone. Share it if you want to help promote the idea too. Wouldn’t it be great if we could all start doing this in the cities, towns and villages where we live.

Wow, what a beautiful way to start the day off.