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Body of Sound’s unique community events merge with music, movement and rhythm. Alyssa is a natural leader and has the ability to transform an ordinary room into an inspiring space where practice and play intertwine.
Imagine wandering through an event and discovering a crowd of smiling faces, moving bodies, and interlocking rhythms echoing in a chorus of voices. It’s seductively joyful, like a fusion of a movement workshop and a live music concert. This is Alyssa’s Body of Sound activation experience found at many festivals and private events.
Among the rise of alternative movement and sound healing modalities, what makes Body of Sound unique is the combination of rhythm, voice and movement. He blends wellness practices and healing arts with expressive and performing arts to create a truly transformative journey. Alyssa DeCaro has mastered the art of facilitation and brings a fresh approach to a crowded field. Alyssa says, “Most of us crave connection, not just with each other but with ourselves. This practice simply reminds us to be human together. When you think about it, all of our most basic human experiences such as laughing, crying, experiencing fear, surprise, pain, or pleasure are most often accompanied by natural sound expression. We are sound bodies. When we tune our own instrument, we tune the whole orchestra and feel a sense of belonging.
DeCaro’s mission was shaped by major obstacles that derailed her journey and ultimately led her on a path of healing. Her life changed dramatically when she suffered several debilitating knee injuries while training to become a professional dancer. This devastating blow revealed how hard she had strived to blossom from the outside world, and so she began the journey inward, discovering the beauty of movement from the inside out. She has extensively studied and assisted Anna Halprin (Dance As A Healing Art) and Baba Olatunji (Drums of Passion), two legends in their respective fields. DeCaro’s passion for music and dance has taken her around the world to study various forms of cultural body music and percussion in Southeast Asia, West Africa and South America.
In 2006, Alyssa founded sound body, to help people tune into their bodies as their most essential instrument. Its mission is to elevate and inspire through music, movement and community.
With over twenty years of experience, DeCaro has shared his contagious passion by teaching and performing at several high profile venues ranging from the TED Conference in Long Beach, CA to the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA. , which is recognized as the birthplace of the human potential movement, and has welcomed countless innovative teachers and visionaries to develop and share their work.
DeCaro produces uplifting events that incorporate movement, music and community, including Raise The Roof: A Party to Uplift and Inspireas well as retreats such as Dreaming In The Desert (Joshua Tree, CA) and Mountain Magic Camp (Santa Cruz Mtns, CA) both of which are 4-day events. These weekends offer wellness and embodiment practices, such as yoga and meditation every morning, dance classes, shows with live music and DJs every night, and delicious food. prepared. Retreat participants can expect a fun experience that builds a lasting community. DeCaro also designs transformational experiences that can be tailored for private events ranging from weddings to corporate conferences where Body of Sound workshops and performances are integrated throughout the event to create playful, interactive and memorable experiences.
Alyssa offers the possibility to train at home thanks to the BOS Flow Membership Program with a powerful motto: stay consistent with your practice, calm your mind and release stress, and connect with your intuitive body. Members rely on the stable foundation it provides, guided to attune to bodily intelligence and integrate a daily practice of embodiment and mindfulness tools. DeCaro shares his thoughts on why these practices can make such a difference in people’s lives: “I’ve found that many people want to change, but need structure and daily practices to stay on the right track. way.” Alyssa also offers private embodiment coaching, facilitator training, and one-on-one mentoring for those who wish to deepen their personal practice and/or improve their facilitation skills.
Alyssa DeCaro’s passion for movement and music extends to anyone who wants to connect more with their mind, body and soul. You’ll see her on bigger stages as her work continues to grow and awaken the masses.
Follow DeCaro instagram @bodyofsound for new content, embodiment tips and inspiration for living your best life. For more information on its events and membership, visit http://www.bodyofsound.com.
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