Hi, my name is Tessa Elaina.

I am a musician and trained yoga instructor with more than 15 years of study and experience.

I am passionate about slowing down to build somatic, mental & emotional awareness.

MUSIC

The Both Of Us EP Release Show

Combining live original music with somatic awareness practices, Tessa Elaina invites her audiences to slow down and connect with their bodies.

Listen to her EP The Both of Us on all streaming platforms, and experience a journey from darkness to rebirth.

LIVE EVENTS

Come see me perform live!

APRIL 18
BIG BEAR CAFE
DC

MAY 4
MADAME’S ODDITIES
FREDERICKSBURG, VA

JUNE 17
PJ SKIDOOS
FAIRFAX, VA

WORK TOGETHER

WORK TOGETHER

MY COACHING SERVICES

Whether your goal is centered on healing or vocal performance, I can work with you to expand your capacity and strengthen your skillset.

For pain, chronic illness, and nervous system regulation, I teach practices that involve gentle, brain integrating movement that soothe and enhance body awareness. I also incorporate vocal exercises for stimulating the vagus nerve, which promote health through diaphragmatic breathing. I have found this to be incredibly helpful for depression, anxiety and chronic pain. 

"A vital piece of my recovery from complex illness has come down to this: slowing down to see the body as an instrument and then learning how to play it."

If you are interested in improving vocal performance, I teach yoga of the voice, which is the application of the yogic method to the exploration and development of the voice. Inherent to this practice is the somatic awareness and observation of mental and emotional processes, for the sake of developing presence and mastering your unique instrument: your voice.

Based on my personal experience over many years, I believe that tension in the body plays a huge role in vocal performance. Better self-awareness goes a long way toward improving your tone, pitch, range, and presence.

When I was 20 years old, I began applying my knowledge of the yogic method to singing. I was able to gradually release tense holding patterns in my torso and throat, and expand my range, strengthen my voice, increase breath capacity, and become a more precise singer.

"My process is explorative, and I can help you unveil the dynamism and beauty that is innate to your unique instrument, your voice."

I like to create practices for groups and individuals alike that are soothing, fun, and activating so that we can explore a nice spectrum of energy in our bodies and slowly push beyond our limits. I am inspired to teach the things that have helped me manage and heal complex chronic illness, pain and the mental-emotional challenges that accompany them. And I absolutely love helping individuals strengthen and uncover their body's musical instrument.

$50 for a 45 minute session

$175 for 4 sessions

Plan a Home Concert

Craving an experience that goes beyond the bar stage or the festival mosh pit?

Something intimate, unforgettable: an exclusive concert in the heart of your home for you and your friends and family.

Get in touch: Drop me a line through the contact form, and let's chat about your vision.

DEMOS

TIRED TRIED LOVIN’

RIDE OR DIE

OH MOTHER

CONCIOUS DESIRE

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