FAQs

Our most frequently asked questions

Below we’ve shared our most frequently asked questions (FAQs). Don’t see the question you have? Feel free to contact us!

What is a Life Coach?

A life coach is a professional who can help you set and reach goals, overcome obstacles and live your best life. Just as a sports coach helps athletes create greatness on the field, a life coach helps clients create greatness in life. A life coach is someone who can provide judgement-free support, motivation and accountability in different aspects on a client’s life. Most life coaches have specific areas of expertise. For example: Fitness, Financial, Relationship, Executive, Religious, Recovery, etc.

What is your coaching specialty?

Holistic well-being. We focus on offering clients a holistic approach to helping them reach their personal and professional goals. We coach the whole person, not just the problem. We work with clients to understand and live their values, live each day with purpose, and enhance their personal and professional relationships.

What are some examples of things we could work on?

Improving communication skills

Finding the ideal career

Discovering your passion

Enhancing relationships

Making it through an important transition

Having more fun

Decreasing effects of negative stress

Breaking through fears

Overcoming obstacles

Setting and achieving goals

Improving work-life balance

Getting promoted

What is Yoga?

Today, most people in the western world practice yoga as the “asanas” or poses. Many people believe that yoga is just stretching, or that they can’t do yoga because they aren’t flexible. While most of us will improve flexibility during a physical yoga practice, it is not the only benefit nor a prerequisite. Some benefits of a physical yoga practice include:

Increased muscle strength

Improved respiration and energy

Improved focus and memory

Decreased risk of injury

Improved cardiovascular health

Increased flexibility

Decreased pain

Improved posture/protects spine

Improved sleep duration and quality

Boosted immunity

Increased happiness and sense of well-being

What is Yoga Therapy?

Yoga Therapy can be defined as the application of Yogic principles to a particular person with the objective of achieving a particular spiritual, psychological or physiological goal. Yoga therapy can be beneficial to all, regardless of age, gender, culture, ability, or occupation. Yoga is beneficial as prevention and treatment.

What is your yoga specialty?

We practice Vinyasa yoga, sometimes referred to as Flow yoga, meaning breath-synchronized movement. We have instructed classes of over 100 people, small groups, and individuals. We have worked with executives, stay at home moms, disabled veterans, seniors, children and many other different groups of people, however, Larisa’s specialty is in using yoga to help prevent and treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD. As a 20 year Air Force veteran living in the DC area for most of her life, she has seen the necessity of offering different prevention and treatment options to use in conjunction or in place of traditional medicine. She also uses her training in crisis intervention and resiliency in her yoga therapy. She believes that yoga can be very preventative in nature, however, she has also seen yoga help treat many different mental and physical issues. She believes that due to the many different styles and aspects, yoga can be beneficial for everyone.

What are examples of things that Yoga Therapy can help?

High blood pressure

Insomnia

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Migraines

Sleep problems

Back pain

Anxiety

Arthritis

Depression

Fibromyalgia

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Here’s what clients are saying about coaching with Larisa

"After every session, I felt like I could take on the world."

"What an incredible investment!"

"Larisa helped me get past the superficial and dial down to the core of what's really going in."

“I feel more focused and energized every time we meet.”

“She knows what questions to ask and how to ask them so to guide us in the path of self-discovery.”

"I felt at peace and highly motivated to move forward."

"It was perfect!"

"Larisa was an excellent listener and communicator. Her thoughts were clear and concise. There was structure, goal-setting, and a plan. Larisa's gift is her ability to ask thought-provoking questions that would allow me to explore options and thoughts beyond my previous way of thinking. She had a way of making me think about different scenarios without force and devising a plan of action. When stuck, she would help to dig me out and once I got out, she would turn it back to me to move forward. Without feeling pressure, she would ensure that I remained focused, positive, engaging, and professional. She is an AMAZING coach."

"Larisa does an excellent job of listening and reflecting what she has heard to clarify and demonstrate understanding. Her calm demeanor, active listening skills, and insightful questions were very effective. Larisa made it a point to start each session with what I wanted to get out of each conversation and then consistently delivered results- challenging me to think in new ways and create actionable lists. At the end of each call, I had concrete steps or skills to practice, which is what I identified each call as a goal or desired takeaway. The structure and delivery were clear, easy to follow and effective."

"I was in the middle of a big move. So many things in my life were changing at once and it was hard for me to try and balance it all. To top it off, the pandemic had placed the world in a stand still. I was confused and overwhelmed. Talking with Larisa was the pause I needed. She led me through the iRest co-meditation dyad and helped me to understand my emotions. Beyond that, she helped me realize my inner strength and power to combat these feelings of fear and confusion with affirmations of hope. I had the answers within me and she helped me clear away the dust so I could see them more clearly. I am eternally grateful for her patience and support!"

"Larisa is an exceptional human being who brings up the best questions to help me make the shift to where I need to arrive. She is always professional, kind, with no judgement, and supportive in helping me solve the hindrance/barrier at hand. After my recent session, I shifted from feeling heavy and hopeless, to lighter and inspired."

"This was my first time working with a coach and I found such value in it. It is nice to talk to someone who wasn't a family member, co-worker, or friend/boyfriend...someone who still cared about my best interest but also looked deeper into my thoughts/feelings."

"Larisa is one of the most inspirational and motivating spirits. Her coaching has completed transformed how I approach my dreams. She is amazing and genuine!"

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