Upcoming Events

Join Ayurvedic practitioner and yoga specialist Larissa Hall Carlson for an uplifting and educational journey into Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of natural medicine.

This event offers a beautiful opportunity to reboot and re-center before the holiday season, providing valuable insights into balance, wellness, and self-care through Ayurvedic practices. Whether you're new to Ayurveda or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will leave you feeling refreshed and prepared to embrace the season with calm and clarity.

In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Lenox, MA offers. Explore our sample schedule.

Larissa Carlson, M.A., is a teacher and former Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda. She's known for her exceptional knowledge of yoga and Ayurveda, deep practice, and professionalism. With extensive training in mindfulness, Ayurveda, and Yoga, she has been named one of the "100 Trailblazers in Yoga & Ayurveda" by Spirituality + Health magazine. She's co-director of Yoga Journal's online courses "Ayurveda 101" and “Ayurveda 201,” and was the Education Manager of Kripalu's Institute for Extraordinary Living.

Larissa guides retreats, directs advanced yoga teacher trainings, and provides consultations across the country and internationally. Larissa's rich teachings have been featured in Yoga Journal, Insight Timer, Mantra Yoga + Health, MindBodyGreen, Dr. Oz: The Good Life, Elephant Journal, Spirituality + Health, InStyle, MORE, Prevention, and Men's Health.

Sunday, November 24

3 p.m. Intro To Ayurveda: Yoga’s Sister Science
Larissa will explore effective diet and lifestyle strategies based on sustainable, seasonal living choices. Discuss the doshas and practical tips for enhancing year-round health and vitality. An uplifting and educational glance at Ayurveda.

Monday, November 25

5 p.m. Sense Care
Support your entire being with self-care practices for the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and skin that fit easily into your modern lifestyle.

Tuesday, November 26

4 p.m. Spices and Teas for Winter
Upgrade your pantry with foods, spices, and teas that keep digestion strong and the body nourished all winter long. Larissa will share the Ayurvedic approach to a winter diet.

Wednesday, November 27

10 a.m. What’s Your Dosha? Discover Your Ayurvedic Make-Up
We each have all three doshas, in very unique proportions. Identify your constitution by assessing your body, habits, and behaviors in an Ayurveda quiz. Explore diet and lifestyle choices for your specific constitutional balance.