Program Description:
Don’t miss this deeply restorative program designed to soothe your body, mind, and spirit by harmonizing the restless energy of vata dosha. Drawing on the time-honored traditions of Ayurveda and mindfulness, this program offers a powerful blend of grounding yoga sequences, calming breath work, and meditative techniques that will help you cultivate inner stillness, clarity, and a profound connection to yourself.
Imagine stepping into a space where the chaos of daily life fades away, and you find yourself fully supported in returning to your natural state of ease and stability. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or ungrounded, this immersive experience will offer you the tools to reconnect with your center and restore balance.
Through Larissa’s thoughtfully guided satsangs and workshops, you’ll explore practical, heart-centered techniques that anchor your energy and soothe restlessness. Each session will deepen your connection to the earth element, helping you quiet the mind, calm the nervous system, and embrace the present moment with more ease.
What You’ll Learn:
– Grounding yoga practices to balance vata energy and promote lasting stability
– Breathwork techniques to calm the mind and soothe the nervous system
– Mindfulness meditations to cultivate inner stillness and clarity
– Simple Ayurvedic self-care rituals to maintain balance during stressful times
This isn’t just a program—it’s a journey toward reclaiming your inner calm and learning how to stay grounded, no matter what life throws your way. This is your chance to step into a space of renewal and tap into the calm that’s always within you. Embrace this opportunity to transform your well-being and rediscover your sense of balance.
Offered as 3 satsangs and 2 workshops. (subject to change).
The presentations associated with this Yoga Vacation Program begin with an 8pm satsang on the first day of the program and conclude with an 8pm satsang on the last day of the program. Click here to read more about the Yoga Vacation Program details and view the ashram schedule for yoga classes and meals during your stay. We suggest you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your program for the optimal experience.
Larissa Hall Carlson, M.A.: Leading Educator in Mindfulness, Ayurveda, and Optimal Performance
With over 25 years of teaching experience, Larissa Hall Carlson is a renowned expert in mindful living, Ayurveda, and yoga, specializing in enhancing performance and well-being for elite musicians, executives, teachers, artists, and athletes. She is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, accredited by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and Yoga Alliance.
As a Lead Faculty member for the Kripalu Schools of Yoga & Ayurveda, Larissa plays a pivotal role in training teachers worldwide. She previously served as Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda and co-created the highly regarded Ayurveda 101 and 201 online courses with Yoga Journal. Her expertise blends traditional wisdom with modern application, making Ayurveda and mindfulness accessible and impactful for a wide audience.
Larissa’s teaching résumé includes esteemed institutions such as The Juilliard School, Tanglewood Music Center, The Boston Conservatory, and the Nashville Ballet, as well as students from Harvard, Princeton, Western Illinois State University’s Music School, and the Cleveland Institute of Music.
A passionate writer and thought leader, Larissa’s insights on yoga, Ayurveda, and mindfulness have been featured in Yoga Journal, The Washington Post, Men’s Journal, Shape, More, Elephant Journal, InStyle, Prevention, and MindBodyGreen. Her mindfulness teachings can also be found on Insight Timer.
Through her dynamic teaching, writing, and leadership, Larissa continues to inspire and empower individuals to cultivate balance, resilience, and excellence in all aspects of life.
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