Larissa is a distinguished Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience.

Prior to her yoga career, Larissa was a professional modern dancer and teacher in New York City, associated with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company.

Originally from the United States, Larissa has shared her expertise in yoga across the US, UK, and Asia. She has made numerous trips to India to study under the guidance of the Iyengars in Pune, deepening her understanding of the Iyengar Yoga method.

In New York, Larissa was a founding member of the Greater New York Institute of Iyengar Yoga, where she taught for many years before relocating to the UK in 2007. Since then, she has taught yoga to individuals of all abilities and ages, ranging from primary school children to students in their 90s.

Larissa is actively involved in the Iyengar Yoga UK national therapy committee, where she applies her expertise to teach students with health issues. Beyond yoga, Larissa is a licensed acupuncturist in both the US and UK, specialising in pain management and women's health since 1998. Her dual expertise in yoga and acupuncture underscores her holistic approach to health and wellness.

Larissa's dedication to yoga and therapy, coupled with her extensive background in dance and acupuncture, enables her to enrich the lives of her students and clients through comprehensive and compassionate care.