A Fayetteville, WV yoga healer and teacher, Erin Larsen, has been killed following a car accident in Virginia.
Larsen was involved in an accident the night of Tuesday, August 27th just outside of Blacksburg, VA. The crash left her with critical injuries and she was transported to hospital.
Tragically, she died early Wednesday, August 28th, in hospital, surrounded by loved ones including her loving husband, brother and family.
News of Larsen’s death was revealed on social media by her brother, Christopher, who said: “Friends, my dear sister, Erin Larsen, was in a terrible accident yesterday outside of Blacksburg, VA. Unfortunately the trauma was too much and she passed away early this morning, surrounded by her loving husband, brother and family. She will be deeply missed,”
Erin Larsen was a Certified Yoga Instructor, Thai Bodywork Practitioner and Holistic Health Coach, according to her website. She offered workshops, trainings and retreats with a focus on Somatic Movement and Thai Yoga Bodywork out of her home studio in Fayetteville, West Virginia.
She also organized occasional trips to Thailand to experience the country’s rich history and culture and learn new yoga techniques.
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Larsen, originally from Severna Park, Maryland, had her education at Virginia Tech, graduating with two degrees in science, one in Biology and the other in The Science of Food, Nutrition and Exercise.
Erin is married and lives in Fayetteville, West Virginia with her husband and dog, Osa. She works out of her home studio above their garage. Aside from yoga, her passions in life include mountain biking, hiking, cooking and gardening.
Fellow yoga teachers and clients described her impact on their lives as incredible.
“She was a beautiful human inside and out and her light shined so brightly. She lived her life in a way that just makes you want to be a better human. I am grateful to have called her my friend and shared time with her,” a colleague, Aimee LaRue said of Larsen.
