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In this yoga podcast, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman sit down with embodied leadership coach and musician Alyssa DeCaro for a vibrant yoga talk on the intersection of somatic movement, rhythm, and deep inner truth. This episode offers a refreshing lens on modern yoga culture by exploring how physical injuries and ego deaths can serve as direct doorways into radical presence and joy. Listeners will discover how Alyssa’s unique “groovement” practice blends ancient traditions with expressive arts to uplift the spirit, and how a simple grounding technique can shift the nervous system from anxiety to flow. Whether you are navigating a major life transition or seeking to find your authentic voice, this episode illuminates how a dedicated yoga practice can help you come home to your core essence.
Hear Alyssa explain why experiencing joy in chaotic times is “a form of protest”—and how a simple “ground core presence” practice can anchor you in the present moment in just one breath.
Recording date: April 20, 2026
Key Topics:
- How physical injuries and “ego death” can become doorways into deep presence
- Blending somatic movement, rhythm, and yoga to cultivate embodied joy
- Overcoming the fear of stillness and finding your “groove” in the present moment
- The “Ground, Core, Presence” practice for shifting from anxiety to clarity
- Honoring ancient lineages while keeping the practice fresh, accessible, and fun