Seasonal Ayurvedic Wisdom

Learn the Ayurvedic approach to winter self-care. Discover calming, soothing aromas and oils to balance vata dosha. 

Create Meaningful Gifts

Craft luscious, heartfelt, valuable self-care gifts that inspire relaxation and wellness. Easy, fun, and high-quality!

Boost Your Creativity

Gather the Ayurvedic information and recipes to create three types of personalized home-spa gifts for your loved ones.

Inside Your Holiday Gift-Making Experience

Join us for a joyful, hands-on Ayurveda-inspired gift-making workshop designed to bring ease, nourishment, and creativity into your holiday season. Together, we’ll explore simple, soul-soothing creations—purifying shower scrubs, aromatic bath salts, and calming massage oils—each crafted with intention and Ayurvedic wisdom.  You’ll learn how winter’s vata qualities influence the mind and body, why grounding gifts are so essential this time of year, and how to choose oils and essential oils that support deep balance. Expect practical guidance, uplifting demonstrations, and plenty of inspiration as you learn to craft gifts that calm the nervous system, soothe dry skin, and welcome serenity into everyday life. Throughout our time together, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, supportive atmosphere with hands-on demonstrations, accessible Ayurvedic insights, and creative play. We’ll discuss essential oils for vata season and how to create nurturing self-care gifts with ease.  You’ll also receive a beautiful handout with recipes and winter aromatherapy guidance so you can recreate everything at home. Leave feeling grounded, centered, and creatively lit up—ready to share handmade treasures infused with intention and mindfulness.

Meet Larissa Hall Carlson

Larissa Hall Carlson is a NAMA-Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, and longtime mindfulness and yoga teacher with more than 25 years of experience guiding students toward greater ease, balance, and wellbeing. Blending classical Ayurvedic wisdom with modern, accessible practices, Larissa is known for her calm presence, clear teaching style, and ability to make ancient practices feel beautifully practical. She has spent decades studying seasonal rhythms, self-care rituals, and nourishing lifestyle practices that support steadiness and vitality through the winter months. Larissa’s workshops are thoughtful, hands-on, and infused with warmth. Whether she’s teaching about grounding oils, soothing botanicals, or calming aromatherapy, she creates an uplifting environment where students feel inspired, supported, and creatively empowered. In this special workshop, Larissa brings her deep love of Ayurveda to help you craft meaningful, heart-centered gifts—while also reconnecting with your own sense of calm, creativity, and winter wellness.  Join her to explore seasonal Ayurvedic wisdom and create personalized, all-natural body care gifts. Larissa's goal is to nurture your creativity, connection, and spirit of giving.

People Love DIY Ayurveda Gifts!

This workshop offers an inspiring way to explore Ayurvedic self-care and gift-making, combining hands-on learning with practical knowledge. You’ll feel confident, creative, and ready to bring self-care and warmth into your holiday season.

Larissa makes Ayurveda feel approachable and joyful! I loved learning how to create my own massage oil and sugar scrub, and now I have really nice handmade gifts for friends—and a little self-care for myself!
Mandy S.

Boston, MA

I never realized how soothing and grounding it could feel to make your own Ayurvedic body care. Larissa’s guidance was clear and encouraging, and I loved having the recipes and aromatherapy tips to recreate everything at home."
Sophia L.

Tampa, FL

Larissa’s teaching blends practical tips with a deep sense of calm and mindfulness. I learned so much about winter self-care, balancing vata, and creating nourishing gifts that feel intentional. I’ll be using these techniques all year long.
Jessica T.

Miami, FL

The hands-on demos were easy to follow, and I walked away with beautiful, practical gifts that are already bringing warmth and calm to my winter routine. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for healthful, creative holiday ideas.
Pamela S.

Ridgefield, CT

You're going to love this special Ayurvedic workshop for the holidays!

Experience the joy of creating personalized gifts, gaining seasonal insights, and feeling creatively inspired. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with Larissa and enhance your holiday season.