About

Alyssa DeCaro is a group facilitator, yoga teacher, dancer, and musician dedicated to helping others tune in to their “essential instrument” through movement, breath, rhythm, and ensemble connection. As a yoga teacher, Alyssa is known for her fluid sequencing, precise verbal cues, and heartfelt presence. She has been teaching locally and internationally for 20+ years and leads popular classes at several studios in the San Francisco Bay Area including Yoga Tree, Namaste, Flying Studios, The Green Yogi and Practice Community.

In 2006, Alyssa founded BODY OF SOUND workshops and retreats based on the concept that your body is your most essential instrument. Her work integrates the audience/performer relationship to create an interactive, rhythmic, ensemble experience. Alyssa taps into creative energy to break down barriers and establish connection.

​When leading groups, Alyssa has a natural ability to shape the collective field...
Transforming an ordinary room into an inspiring space where practice and play intertwine.

A snippet of Alyssa dancing in her old stomping grounds, Jingletown, which is on the estuary between Oakland and Alameda. Shot and edited by Stuart Polkinghorne. 

A spontaneous dance during a photo/video shoot for the Bhaktifest Aerial Art Ritual rehearsal. Shot by the talented James Michael Lang. Alyssa lived in Joshua Tree for several years and has a special connection with the land. Jtree and the magic of the desert played a big role in her exploration of sound healing and the power of the voice.

Check out more of Alyssa's videos on the Media page