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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