Larissa Hall Carlson

Larissa Hall Carlson M.A. Mindfulness Studies, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher, Yoga Teacher, and End-of-Life Doula. Founder and Director of Vermont Vedic Arts LLC.

Larissa Hall Carlson, M.A. in Mindfulness Studies, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, E-RYT 500, and End-of-Life Doula. As Senior Faculty at Kripalu Center for 20 years, she's spent the past 18 years teaching 200-hr and 300-hr yoga teacher trainings--specializing in pranayama, advanced asana, philosophy, and the Ayurvedic approach to yoga. Larissa has been with the School of Ayurve

da (KSA) for 17 years (as student, intern, assistant dean, dean, and current faculty). She is the former KSA Dean, and currently teaches clinicals, pulse assessment, mentoring, dosha-balancing yoga, history, and philosophy. Larissa is passionate about empowering and encouraging people to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature through the time-honored teachings of yoga, Ayurveda, and Mindfulness. She has been featured in Yoga Journal, MindBodyGreen, Shape, Men’s Journal, InStyle, More, Elephant Journal, Spirituality & Health, Origins, NY Yoga + Life Magazine, Mantra Yoga + Health, Yoganonymous, The Kitchn, and Dr. Oz: The Good Life. For over a decade, Larissa taught yoga to elite musicians, performers, and students across the country, including those at the Tanglewood Music Center, Boston Conservatory, Cleveland Institute of Music, Emma Willard, Nashville Ballet, Juilliard School, Harvard, and Princeton. As Founder and Director of Vermont Vedic Arts LLC, Larissa guides retreats, directs trainings, and provides Ayurvedic consultations across the country. She is the creator of numerous yoga, mindfulness, and Ayurveda programs. Find her on Insight Timer. Instagram:

There’s something really rewarding about learning how to take care of yourself in a way that actually fits you.Not a one...
04/20/2026

There’s something really rewarding about learning how to take care of yourself in a way that actually fits you.

Not a one size fits all routine…
but understanding your own energy, your own rhythms, your own needs.

That’s what this upcoming Ayurveda weekend with Larissa Carlson is about.

You’ll explore simple, practical ways to support your digestion, energy, sleep, and overall well-being through yoga, daily habits, and small shifts that can make a big difference over time.

✨ You can join in a few different ways:
• Friday evening intro (a great place to start)
• The full weekend immersion (deep dive for yoga practitioners + CE credits for teachers)
• Or book a 1:1 session with Larissa on Friday afternoon for personalized guidance

If you’ve been feeling curious how to feel more in sync with your body… this could be a really supportive space to explore that.

Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners: Thriving Wellness On & Off the Mat with Larissa Carlson

Friday, April 24: 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, April 25: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, April 26: 9:00am-5:00pm

16 contact hours + 2.5-hour audio course = 18.5 Yoga Alliance CE hours

$40 Friday night intro
$320 full weekend

Sign up on our website lotuspondyoga.com
call us with any questions 813-961-3160

🎁 Tampa friends--Bonus Gift Basket Giveaway—last call! 🎁 As a little extra inspiration to join us, register by April 19...
04/15/2026

🎁 Tampa friends--Bonus Gift Basket Giveaway—last call! 🎁

As a little extra inspiration to join us, register by April 19 to be automatically entered to win a gift basket of organic Ayurvedic products from Banyan Botanicals.

Two winners will be selected:
🌿 One from the Friday Intro to Ayurveda participants
🌿 One from the full weekend immersion participants

Think nourishing oils, self-care essentials, and supportive herbal products to continue your Ayurvedic practices at home. A lovely way to extend the benefits of the weekend—and bring a little extra ritual into your daily routine. 🌿

In just 10 days, I’ll be at Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health in Tampa, Florida for a special weekend of Ayurveda + Yoga:

Learn simple, practical tools to use right away:
✨ Improve digestion
✨ Sleep more deeply
✨ Boost your energy
✨ Feel more balanced in your body

You can join us for:
💙 4/24 6:30-8:30pm: Intro to Ayurveda: What’s Your Dosha?
💙 4-24-4/26: full weekend immersion (18.5 CE hours)

I’ll only be teaching in Tampa twice this year—April and September—so this is a beautiful chance to learn and practice together in person.

Hope to see you there!


Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health

Hi, I’m Larissa Hall Carlson 😊If you’re new here—or if you’ve been quietly following along—I’d like to properly introduc...
04/14/2026

Hi, I’m Larissa Hall Carlson 😊

If you’re new here—or if you’ve been quietly following along—I’d like to properly introduce myself and share how I can support you in feeling more balanced, energized, and at ease in your daily life 🌿

For over 20 years, I’ve had the joy of teaching yoga and guiding adults through the deeper, more sustainable practices of Ayurveda and mindfulness. I’m an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, yoga teacher trainer, End-of-Life -Doula, and I hold a Master’s degree in Mindfulness Studies.

Many of the students and clients I work with are navigating shifts in energy, digestion, sleep, and overall vitality—and are looking for grounded, time-tested practices that truly make a difference.

Here’s how this work can support you:
• Balance your energy and reduce overwhelm through dosha-balancing yoga 🌿
• Cultivate calm, clarity, and emotional steadiness with mindfulness & meditation 🌀
• Support resilience, lung capacity, and vitality through breathwork (pranayama) 🌬️
• Build nourishing, sustainable routines with personalized 1:1 Ayurvedic guidance

I’ve been honored to teach at Kripalu—the largest yoga center in North America—for 22 years, and I mentor aspiring practitioners through the Kripalu School of Ayurveda. I work with clients online through private consultations and virtual programs, and I travel to teach workshops, professional trainings, and immersive retreats. Supporting students in both intimate and group settings is something I value deeply, and it continues to be work I genuinely love 💙

Whether you’re refining your current routine or looking for a more personalized, holistic approach to your well-being, I’m here to support you—right where you are.

Please DM me with questions or explore my website through the link in my bio—I’d love to connect ✨

04/10/2026

Curious about Ayurveda… or ready to learn more?

Larissa Carlson will be in town April 24-26 for a weekend of learning, practice, and connection.

✨ Intro to Ayurveda
Friday 4/24
6:30-8:30pm | $40
A perfect starting point to explore the foundations of this ancient system of wellness. Learn how to start understanding your constitution, support your energy, and bring more balance into everyday life.

✨ Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners (Weekend Training)
4/24 6:30-8:30pm
4/25-4/26 9am-5pm
$320 | 18.5 CEs
A deeper dive into how Ayurveda and yoga work together, exploring lifestyle, diet, and practices that support you both on and off the mat.

Larissa brings a grounded, accessible approach that makes these teachings feel practical and relevant.

She’ll also be offering private sessions on Friday, April 24 if you’re looking for more personalized support. Call the studio for more information 813-961-3160

Sign up for the Friday night or weekend training on our website lotuspondyoga.com under special events

Last chance to register to cleanse in community!Ayurveda Spring Cleanse on Zoom via Better Yoga starts this Sunday, 4/12...
04/08/2026

Last chance to register to cleanse in community!

Ayurveda Spring Cleanse on Zoom via Better Yoga starts this Sunday, 4/12 (and you need time to gather supplies and wean off sugar/coffee/alcohol/meat before we launch).

DM if you have any questions.

Come join us for daily detox yoga, traditional monodiet of kitchari and herbal teas, and so much more!

https://betteryogastudio.net/pages/spring-cleanse?utm_source=uscreen&utm_medium=landing_page&utm_campaign=events&utm_content=link&utm_term=Gentle+Ayurveda+Spring+CleanseApril+12-17%2C+2026

Spring is Kapha season in Ayurveda—the time of year when the earth softens, moisture rises, and nature begins to bloom a...
04/06/2026

Spring is Kapha season in Ayurveda—the time of year when the earth softens, moisture rises, and nature begins to bloom again. 🌱

Kapha is made of earth + water, bringing the qualities of heaviness, steadiness, coolness, and nourishment. In balance, Kapha supports strength, stamina, immunity, stability, and compassion.

But during early spring—when Kapha accumulates—you may notice:
• sluggishness or low motivation
• heaviness in the body
• congestion or seasonal allergies
• brain fog
• feeling stuck or resistant to change

That’s where Kapha-balancing yoga can help.

Inversions like this headstand variation can stimulate circulation, support lymphatic flow, and awaken the mind—helpful antidotes to Kapha’s heavier qualities.

That said, headstand is an advanced pose. There are many gentle and intermediate poses that balance Kapha beautifully. In my upcoming intermediate-level classes, I don’t teach headstand—but we explore lots of fun, accessible movements that help you feel lighter and energized. 🌿

✨ In Ayurveda, 6–10am and 6–10pm are Kapha times of day, which is why early morning is the ideal time to move your body and build momentum for the day.

Kapha-balancing yoga often includes:
🌺 dynamic sequences that build warmth
🌺 uplifting backbends and standing poses
🌺 invigorating breathwork
🌺 steady movement that creates lightness and momentum

If you’d like to practice together this spring (links in bio):

🌿 Ayurveda Spring Cleanse
April 12–17 • Live on Zoom with Better Yoga
Daily Kapha-balancing detox yoga and seasonal Ayurvedic guidance.

🌿 Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners
April 24–26 • The Lotus Pond, Tampa
Perfect for 200-hr and 500-hr teachers (and open to the public).

🌿 Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training
Dec 8–13 • Sivananda Ashram, Bahamas
A deep dive into Ayurveda + yoga teaching. (200-hr YTT prerequisite)

Spring is a powerful time to reset your energy and feel vibrant again. Hope to practice with you soon. 🌸

Spring is Kapha season in Ayurveda—the time of year when the earth softens, moisture rises, and nature begins to bloom a...
04/06/2026

Spring is Kapha season in Ayurveda—the time of year when the earth softens, moisture rises, and nature begins to bloom again. 🌱

Kapha is made of earth + water, bringing the qualities of heaviness, steadiness, coolness, and nourishment. In balance, Kapha supports strength, stamina, immunity, stability, and compassion.

But during early spring—when Kapha accumulates—you may notice:
• sluggishness or low motivation
• heaviness in the body
• congestion or seasonal allergies
• brain fog
• feeling stuck or resistant to change

That’s where Kapha-balancing yoga can help.

Inversions like this headstand variation can stimulate circulation, support lymphatic flow, and awaken the mind—helpful antidotes to Kapha’s heavier qualities.

That said, headstand is an advanced pose. There are many gentle and intermediate poses that balance Kapha beautifully. In my upcoming intermediate-level classes, I don’t teach headstand—but we explore lots of fun, accessible movements that help you feel lighter and energized. 🌿

✨ In Ayurveda, 6–10am and 6–10pm are Kapha times of day, which is why early morning is the ideal time to move your body and build momentum for the day.

Kapha-balancing yoga often includes:
🌺 dynamic sequences that build warmth
🌺 uplifting backbends and standing poses
🌺 invigorating breathwork
🌺 steady movement that creates lightness and momentum

If you’d like to practice together this spring (links in bio):

🌿 Ayurveda Spring Cleanse
April 12–17 • Live on Zoom with Better Yoga
Daily Kapha-balancing detox yoga and seasonal Ayurvedic guidance.

🌿 Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners
April 24–26 • The Lotus Pond, Tampa
Perfect for 200-hr and 500-hr teachers (and open to the public).

🌿 Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training
Dec 8–13 • Sivananda Ashram, Bahamas
A deep dive into Ayurveda + yoga teaching. (200-hr YTT prerequisite)

Spring is a powerful time to reset your energy and feel vibrant again. Hope to practice with you soon. 🌸

Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners: Thriving Wellness On & Off the Matwith Larissa CarlsonA full weekend to explore how yog...
04/04/2026

Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners: Thriving Wellness On & Off the Mat
with Larissa Carlson

A full weekend to explore how yoga, daily rhythms, nourishment, and self-care can support your energy, digestion, and overall well-being, so your life feels a little more balanced and sustainable.

You’ll learn how to start working with your unique constitution (vata, pitta, kapha) and walk away with tools you can actually use in your everyday life.

If you’ve been feeling a little off, depleted, or just curious about how to better support yourself… this is a really supportive place to start.

✨ Can’t make the full weekend?
Join us for the Friday night intro (6:30–8:30pm) a great standalone option to get a feel for Ayurveda and Larissa’s teaching.

April 24-26
Friday night 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm

$320 full weekend
$40 Friday only

🎓 18.5 CE hours available with completion of online audio course / Ayurveda for Meditators

Learn more & sign up on our website | www.lotuspondyoga.com

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04/01/2026

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Good 1x now thru 6/30, so stock up on all your spring needs, including spring cleanse ingredients and supplies 🍋
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