foundations of Ayurveda:
theory + practice introductory course
what is Ayurveda?
Ayuh (life) + Veda (body of knowledge). Ayurveda is an elegant life science that holds the theory and mechanisms to assist you as an individual in returning to and maintaining your own inherent constitutional balance. Holding that health is so much more than an absence of disease, Ayurveda helps us cultivate a level of wellness that allows us to show up fully in our lives: vibrantly, vitally, and energetically.
what will I learn?
This four week introductory course will introduce you to the foundational Ayurvedic theory that will set the stage for your relationship with this rich science. In addition to theory, with each module you’ll receive home practices to allow you to have an embodied experience of the teachings.
this course covers:
five element theory
dosha/constitution
gunas/the manifest qualities
concepts of digestion according to Ayurveda (including agni and ama)
the teachings of Ayurveda on daily rhythms and routines/dinacharya
You’ll receive six hours of instruction from an Ayurvedic Practitioner, with clinical experience working alongside the leading Ayurvedic teachers in the U.S. Each module contains digital materials to enrich your learning, and home practices to give you a practical application of the theory in your daily life.
who is this course for?
Foundations of Ayurveda is for those who wish to have an understanding of Ayurvedic theory AND be able to self-apply these practices at home.
Ayurvedic clients take this course to peel back the curtain on the “why” behind the “what” of their protocols.
Students choose to take this course if they’re not ready for, or don’t need the one-on-one support of clinical consultation, and yet are ready to incorporate these teachings and practices into their wellness journey.
how is the course offered?
This course is conducted online, at your own pace, via our online learning portal. There are four modules, each with a 90 minute pre-recorded class, handouts, and at home practices to support your integration of this theory into your everyday life.
You'll receive access to the first module upon registration, and access to a new module for each of the next three weeks. You will have access to the program for one month after the last module opens.
Investment: $75
ready to start or deepen your Ayurvedic journey?
dosha: the constitutional understanding of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
dinacharya: Ayurvedic daily routine
gunas: seeing the world through the paradigm of the 20 qualities
your instructor
Kara Aubin . E.RYT500, CAP, AYT
Kara Aubin is the founder of the Ayurvedic Wellness Center. She is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga educator, Herbologist, and Holistic Health Coach based in Kalamazoo, MI. With 20+ years of experience and training in the sciences of Yoga & Ayurveda with master teachers, Kara weaves the teachings of yoga, ayurveda, and holistic living into her clinical practice, group classes, workshops, and private sessions to share radical wellness with you.
“According to Ayurvedic principles, by understanding oneself, by identifying one’s own constitution, and by recognizing sources of doshic aggravation, one can not only follow the proper guidelines to cleanse, purify, and prevent disease, but also uplift oneself into a realm of awareness previously unknown.”