Larissa Hall Carlson
Kripalu Faculty
Larissa Hall Carlson, MA, E-RYT 500, has over 25 years of teaching experience and is known as a leading educator in the field of optimal performance. Certified by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and Yoga Alliance, Larissa serves as a Lead Faculty member for the Kripalu Schools of Yoga and Ayurveda and guides teacher trainings across the globe. She previously served as Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda and is the cocreator of two popular online courses with Yoga Journal, Ayurveda 101 and 201. She specializes in training elite level musicians, executives, teachers, artists, and athletes in all aspects of mindful living. A passionate writer, Larissa’s rich teachings and exceptional knowledge of yoga, Ayurveda, and mindfulness can be found 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.
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Upcoming Programs
- April 27–May 2, 2025
Resources
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The Summer Foodie One of the best things about summer is eating fresh produce in season. When it's local and organic, that's even better.
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Ayurvedic Cold and Flu Remedies If you find yourself sniffling, sneezing, or coughing—or if you’re down for the count with the flu—try these all-natural remedies.
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Five Ayurvedic Rules for Coffee Drinkers Coffee: Is it good for you or bad for you? The evidence is stacking up in favor of that morning cup o' joe, but according to Ayurveda, it all depends on your…
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5 Practices for Easing the Transition into Daylight Saving Time These practices from Kripalu faculty and presenters will smooth your transition into spring and help you take advantage of the longer days.
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Six Ayurvedic Tips for Staying Healthy this Fall As autumn arrives, so do cold and flu viruses. The ancient health science of Ayurveda offers wisdom for keeping the bugs at bay.
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Stay Cool the Ayurvedic Way It’s hot! Changing your yoga routine; adding certain herbs, fruits and vegetables to our diet; and wearing particular colors can minimize overheating.
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7 Random Acts of Kindness to Offer Yourself and Others A commitment to kindness can be the thread that twines throughout our various successes, disappointments, delights, and traumas, giving us ballast in a world…
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Six Nature Meditations for Earth Day (and Every Day) These meditations can help you drop into the present moment, contemplate your interconnectedness with the earth and all living beings, and honor the planet.
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Creative Collaborations with Our Berkshire Neighbors Kripalu has developed collaborations with arts and nature organizations throughout Berkshire County, which offer unique opportunities for practicing present…
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5 Yoga and Ayurveda Tips for Happy, Healthy Travel Get ready for the road with yoga and Ayurveda tools that can counteract some of the common physical and emotional issues that often come with travel.
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Four Surprising Ways That Doing Yoga and Listening to Music Are More Similar Than You Think Relaxed, alert, inspired, uplifted, content. Those are words you might use to describe how you feel after a great yoga class—or after an amazing concert.
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Ayurveda’s Secrets for Breaking Bad Habits Why is it that we often know what we should do (go to bed early, meditate, exercise), but we don’t do it? And we know what we shouldn’t do but we do it anyway?
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Kripalu Perspectives: Breathing Deeply, Living Fully with Larissa Hall Carlson Portland Helmich talks with former Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda Larissa Hall Carlson about pranayama and its numerous physical and emotional benefits.
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Make It an Ayurvedic Summer: Holistic Tips for Staying Cool, Calm, and Collected Feeling overheated this summer? Ayurveda can help you keep your cool.
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Thanksgiving and the Practice of Gratitude Studies show that focusing on gratitude helps lower stress and alleviate depression. We can cultivate gratitude year-round, and Thanksgiving is one of the most…
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Eight Tips for Self-Care During the Holiday Season Practicing self-care is particularly important during the holiday season so we can show up at our best.
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Not All Detoxes Are Created Equal A safe way to detox is an elimination diet, in which you eliminate sugar, eggs, grains, dairy, meat, and caffeine for five days, and observe what happens.
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Colder Weather and Boosting Your Immunity Here are tips for boosting your immunity, especially as the weather becomes cooler.
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Quieting the Critic with Ahimsa Kripalu Yoga teacher and former Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda Larissa Hall Carlson can immediately spot when a student is not practicing ahimsa.
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