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:

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

NEW SPRING SAVINGS at Banyan Botanicals 🌿🌷 SAVE 20% on your entire order of organic Ayurveda supplies and products with...
04/01/2026

NEW SPRING SAVINGS at Banyan Botanicals 🌿
🌷 SAVE 20% on your entire order of organic Ayurveda supplies and products with NEW code SPRINGWITHLARISSA.

Good 1x now thru 6/30, so stock up on all your spring needs, including spring cleanse ingredients and supplies 🍋
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Variety is medicine during Kapha season. 🌷🌿Spring (a.k.a. mud season here in New England!) carries Kapha’s natural quali...
03/29/2026

Variety is medicine during Kapha season. 🌷🌿

Spring (a.k.a. mud season here in New England!) carries Kapha’s natural qualities—heavy, slow, thick, sticky, and a little cloudy. Beautiful for stability and nourishment… but if it builds up too much, we can start to feel sluggish, dull, or stuck.

One of Ayurveda’s favorite ways to harmonize Kapha?
✨ Variety. Variety. Variety.

This is the time of year to mindfully, safely, and appropriately switch things up and shake things up in your:

• diet
• lifestyle
• self-care
• exercise
• entertainment

My playful Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose) variation today is a little reminder that spring is the perfect time to bring in lighter, brighter, more uplifting energy.

Here are a few simple ways to add variety this season:

🌷 Move in new ways
Experiment with fun yoga poses that open the upper torso and strengthen the arms (great for Kapha muscles). Or try something totally different—go dancing 💃 or explore aerial yoga.

🌼 Brighten your colors
Reach for yellow, gold, pinks… even a splash of neon if you’re feeling bold. ☀️🌸✨

🌻 Play with uplifting aromas
Lemon 🍋
Eucalyptus 🌿
Grapefruit 🍊

🌺 Shake up your routine
Walk a different route.
Try a new recipe.
Turn on music and dance in the kitchen.

Kapha season is always best with a little novelty and variety.
It keeps the body energized, the mind clear, and the spirit feeling light.

✨ Journaling Prompt
Where in your life would a little more variety bring fresh energy this spring? 🌱

🌴 FLORIDA FRIENDS 🌴I'LL BE IN TAMPA APRIL 24-26 🌷"Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners: Thriving Wellness On & Off the Mat" a...
03/26/2026

🌴 FLORIDA FRIENDS 🌴
I'LL BE IN TAMPA APRIL 24-26 🌷
"Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners: Thriving Wellness On & Off the Mat" at Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health
https://www.lotuspondyoga.com/events--workshops.html

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

🧘‍♀️ Course Description:
Nourish yourself. Boost your energy. Thrive from the inside out.
This nourishing weekend invites you to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with what helps you feel your best. Through yoga, lifestyle, diet, and self-care practices rooted in Ayurveda, you’ll learn how to support your energy, digestion, and overall well-being—so your life supports long-term vitality and ease.
You’ll leave feeling grounded, energized, and more connected to what your body truly needs.

🍋 What Is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is yoga’s sister science—a holistic system of health that helps us understand how we’re wired and how to live in greater balance with nature.
At its core are the three doshas—vata, pitta, and kapha—which influence how we move, digest, think, rest, and respond to stress. During the weekend, you’ll discover your unique Ayurvedic constitution and learn how to work with it to support strong immunity, better digestion, and greater resilience.

🌷 What You’ll Experience:
- Ayurvedic Yoga Practices
Experience dosha-balancing yoga classes designed to support your energy, nervous system, and seasonal needs—helping you feel relaxed, vibrant, and refreshed.
-Ayurvedic Nutrition & Nourishment
Explore healthful, simple, and sustainable approaches to eating that support balanced digestion and vitality, with guidance tailored to different constitutions and seasons. If you have digestive woes, this information can be life changing!
- Ayurvedic Self-Care & Daily Rhythms
Learn soothing lifestyle and self-care practices that support balance, boost good sleep, prevent burnout, and help you feel more at home in your body. Discover the radiant benefits of dry brushing, neti, nasya, tongue scraping, oil pulling, rose water, and much more!
- Includes guided abhyanga (self-massage with organic oil); please bring a towel on Saturday.

You’ll Leave With:
*A clear understanding of your Ayurvedic constitution (vata, pitta, or kapha)
*Yoga practices that better support your energy and nervous system
*Reliable food and lifestyle tools you can use right away
*A renewed sense of balance, vitality, and ease

🌷 This Weekend Is For You If…
- You’re a yoga practitioner who wants to feel healthier on and off the mat
- You’re a YTT student or yoga teacher seeking sustainable self-care (+ Cont. Ed credits!)
- You’re curious about Ayurveda and want practical, approachable guidance for radiant health
- You’re ready to support your well-being in a way that feels realistic and nourishing

Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health

🌴 FLORIDA FRIENDS 🌴I'LL BE IN TAMPA APRIL 24-26 🌷"Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners: Thriving Wellness On & Off the Mat" a...
03/20/2026

🌴 FLORIDA FRIENDS 🌴
I'LL BE IN TAMPA APRIL 24-26 🌷
"Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners: Thriving Wellness On & Off the Mat" at Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health

https://www.lotuspondyoga.com/events--workshops.html

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

🧘‍♀️ Course Description:

Nourish yourself. Boost your energy. Thrive from the inside out.

This nourishing weekend invites you to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with what helps you feel your best. Through yoga, lifestyle, diet, and self-care practices rooted in Ayurveda, you’ll learn how to support your energy, digestion, and overall well-being—so your life supports long-term vitality and ease.

You’ll leave feeling grounded, energized, and more connected to what your body truly needs.

🍋 What Is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is yoga’s sister science—a holistic system of health that helps us understand how we’re wired and how to live in greater balance with nature.

At its core are the three doshas—vata, pitta, and kapha—which influence how we move, digest, think, rest, and respond to stress. During the weekend, you’ll discover your unique Ayurvedic constitution and learn how to work with it to support strong immunity, better digestion, and greater resilience.

🌷 What You’ll Experience:

- Ayurvedic Yoga Practices
Experience dosha-balancing yoga classes designed to support your energy, nervous system, and seasonal needs—helping you feel relaxed, vibrant, and refreshed.

-Ayurvedic Nutrition & Nourishment
Explore healthful, simple, and sustainable approaches to eating that support balanced digestion and vitality, with guidance tailored to different constitutions and seasons. If you have digestive woes, this information can be life changing!

- Ayurvedic Self-Care & Daily Rhythms
Learn soothing lifestyle and self-care practices that support balance, boost good sleep, prevent burnout, and help you feel more at home in your body. Discover the radiant benefits of dry brushing, neti, nasya, tongue scraping, oil pulling, rose water, and much more!

- Includes guided abhyanga (self-massage with organic oil); please bring a towel on Saturday.

You’ll Leave With:
*A clear understanding of your Ayurvedic constitution (vata, pitta, or kapha)
*Yoga practices that better support your energy and nervous system
*Reliable food and lifestyle tools you can use right away
*A renewed sense of balance, vitality, and ease

🌷 This Weekend Is For You If…
- You’re a yoga practitioner who wants to feel healthier on and off the mat
- You’re a YTT student or yoga teacher seeking sustainable self-care (+ Cont. Ed credits!)
- You’re curious about Ayurveda and want practical, approachable guidance for radiant health
- You’re ready to support your well-being in a way that feels realistic and nourishing

Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health

Start your day with fresh breath 🌿In Ayurveda, the early morning (kapha time of day) is ideal for clearing heaviness and...
03/19/2026

Start your day with fresh breath 🌿

In Ayurveda, the early morning (kapha time of day) is ideal for clearing heaviness and buildup—making tongue scraping especially powerful right when you wake.

Overnight, a sticky white coating often forms on the tongue. Gently removing this toxicity (ama) helps refresh breath, awaken the senses, and support digestion before anything else enters the body. 🌱

I find this ritual especially supportive during both kapha season and the early morning kapha hours, when the body is more prone to sluggishness.

How to practice:

🌿 Scrape first thing
Before eating or drinking, glide gently from back to front 5–10 times.

🌿 Use light pressure
Gentle, steady strokes are enough.

🌿 Rinse as you go
Keep the scraper clean between passes.

🌿 Clean daily
Wash with warm water + natural soap, then dry.

I use a stainless steel tongue scraper from Banyan Botanicals.

✨ Save 20% with code WINTERWITHLARISSA20 (thru 3/31)
✨ NEW spring code: SPRINGWITHLARISSA (20% off, one-time use through June 30)

Pair with oil pulling for added support:

🌿 Benefits:
• Supports healthy gums
• Helps reduce dry mouth
• Freshens breath
• Can support TMJ discomfort
• Traditionally used for tinnitus support

🌿 How to:
After tongue scraping and tooth brushing, swish 1 Tbsp oil for 2–20 minutes (as long as you comfortably can), spit into compost (not in sink), rinse mouth with water.

I love Banyan Botanicals Daily Swish Oil Pulling Rinse (mint or cinnamon).
Or use:
• Sesame oil → great for receding gums + sensitivity
• Coconut oil → cooling for pitta-type heat

Both available from 🌱

Small daily rituals → a lighter, fresher start to your day.

Do you practice tongue scraping or oil pulling? Questions?

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