In this episode, Krystal and Carlos Hernandez explore their musical journeys, the integration of wellness practices like yoga, and the importance of community in personal growth. They discuss the cultural richness of Miami, the challenges of performative wellness, and the contrasts between jazz and classical music. Carlos shares his experiences with sound bowls and vibrational healing, emphasizing the significance of authenticity in both music and wellness. In this conversation, Carlos and Krystal explore the profound connections between music, wellness, and personal expression. They discuss the significance of words in music and ceremony, the emotional impact of instrumental music, and the healing power of sound and vibration. The dialogue also delves into the collective experience of group singing, the importance of vulnerability in expression, and the transformative effects of assisted stretching. They envision co-creating retreats that blend music and wellness, fostering community engagement and personal growth.𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥https://www.instagram.com/retreatbuilderhq/https://facebook.com/retreatbuilderhqhttps://www.tiktok.com/@retreatbuilderhq𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗢𝗦Dr. Carlos Hernandez is a Miami-born conductor who has led ensembles since age 15. With four music degrees emphasizing conducting, he has worked locally and internationally, guided by joy, purposeful engagement, rigor, social consciousness, and ensemble empowerment. Beyond the concert hall, he provides transformative wellbeing experiences through stretching and preventative care sessions, meditation and yoga, and sound bath healing. These practices support the body’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance, fostering deeper harmony within ourselves and with others.𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗢𝗦https://www.retreatbuilder.com/listings/385bdbbe-13f1-472b-bd87-3878b745fd05This episode is brought to you by RetreatBuilder. Join us → https://www.retreatbuilder.com/get-verified𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦00:00 Musical Beginnings and Connections03:00 The Journey of a Conductor05:54 Yoga and Wellness Integration09:02 The Role of Community in Wellness11:54 Exploring Miami's Cultural Landscape15:03 Navigating Performative Wellness19:05 Jazz vs. Classical: A Musical Perspective23:52 Sound Bowls and Vibrational Healing30:25 The Power of Words in Music and Ceremony32:30 Instrumental Music and Emotional Processing34:33 The Healing Power of Sound and Vibration37:01 Collective Harmony in Group Singing40:54 The Role of Vulnerability in Expression42:07 Exploring Assisted Stretching and Body Work46:40 Transformations Through Assisted Stretching51:42 Co-Creating Retreats and Community Engagement54:04 The Vision for Music and Wellness