Larissa Hall Carlson
M.A. in Mindfulness Studies, Ayurveda Practitioner and Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist
Larissa Hall Carlson
M.A. in Mindfulness Studies, Ayurveda Practitioner and Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist
With 25+ years of experience, Larissa Hall Carlson is a renowned expert in Ayurveda, yoga, and mindfulness, specializing in optimal performance and holistic well-being. A certified Ayurveda Practitioner and Yoga Educator, Larissa has spent her career training elite-level musicians, athletes, and executives in mindful living.
A Lead Faculty member for the Kripalu Schools of Yoga and Ayurveda for 20+ years, Larissa previously served as Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda and co-created the popular Yoga Journal courses Ayurveda 101 & 201. A passionate writer and educator, Larissa’s rich teachings have been featured in Yoga Journal, The Washington Post, Men’s Journal, Shape, Elephant Journal, InStyle, Prevention, Well+Good, MindBodyGreen, and more. She is also the creator of transformational audio courses on Insight Timer—Ayurveda for Meditators, Mindful
Musicianship, Mindfulness for Caregivers, and Pranayama for Restoring Vitality—guiding listeners toward balance, breath, and deeper self-connection. Through her warm, engaging teaching style, Larissa makes ancient wisdom accessible, empowering students to integrate mindfulness, movement, and Ayurveda into their daily lives for greater ease, energy, and well-being.