“One who is established in Self, who has balanced doshas (constitution), balanced agni (fire of digestion) properly formed dhatus (tissues), proper elimination of malas (waste products), well functioning bodily processes, and whose mind, soul and senses are full of bliss is called healthy (svastha).”
svastha: the three pillars of health
ayurvedic theory + practice course
what is Svastha?
Sva (self) + Stha (stability, to be established in). Svastha is the word Ayurveda uses for health. 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 course is organized in three modules around the three Ayurvedic pillars of health. Each module will be presented in three live-streamed classes that will connect ancient Ayurvedic teachings with small daily steps you can take to create abundant health.
Each module is grounded in the classical teachings of Ayurveda, using primarily the classical text, the Ashtanga Hrdayam. In addition to theory, with each module you’ll receive home practices to allow you to have an embodied experience of the teachings.
Module 1 - Ahara / the inputs:
the alchemy of the food, water, breath, and perception
the Ayurvedic digestive types, their causes and remedies
Ahara practices for each dosha
Ayurvedic nutrition via Rasadi Pañcakam (6 tastes, potency, post-digestive, & special effect)
importance of right time, quanitity and subtance of inputs
how to hydrate Ayurvedically
4 Sessions: Mondays 6-8p ET. | May 13, May 20, June 10, July 15
ahara: the inputs that shape wellness from the inside
Module 2 - Vihara / lifestyle + energy management:
the teachings of Ayurveda on daily rhythms and routines/dinacharya
senses feed the mind, and how to feed the senses
the best Ayurvedic therapies for the mind
seasonal routinues and why they matter
timing of daily activities for optimal health
3 Sessions: Mondays 6-8p ET. | September 9, October 14, November 11
vihara: small daily actions that create your wellness
Module 3 - Nidra / sleep + restoration:
Ayurvedic approaches to adequate, restful, healing sleep
how the Ayurvedic clock is impacting your ability to get and stay asleep
doshic impacts on rest, rejuvenation, and sleep
breath - the forgotten input
distraction is not rest, how to actaully rejuvenate body and mind
the science of Yogic sleep
3 Sessions: starting January 2025. Dates TBA.
nidra: cultivating the ability to rest + restore with ease
“I think [Kara’s courses] are well-constructed, offered in a friendly and inviting way. They offer lots of options for small possible changes that one can make towards healthier living.“
~ Gina G
“Kara is so knowledgeable that she can explain concepts to any person regardless of their personality or receptiveness.”
“~ Gabriela C.
who is this course for?
Svastha is for those students who wish to go beyond foundational Ayurvedic concepts.
You’ll begin to ground your Ayurvedic learning in the classical texts of Ayurveda, using direct shloka references.
This course covers both Ayurvedic theory AND practical application of Ayurvedic practices.
Foundations of Ayurveda, Sva Sadhana, (or a similar course/learning) is a prerequisite.
how is the course offered?
Svastha is available as a livestreamed course, or via on-demand recordings.
In each module you’ll receive 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.
Module 1 - Ahara / the inputs
Live sessions are held Mondays, 6-8 ET.
May 13, May 20, June 10, July 15.
Sva SadhanaRecordings will be available ~ 24 hours following the live session, and the course will be accessible for one month following the final live session.
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, classes, courses, and retreats to share radical wellness with you.
ready to deepen your Ayurvedic journey? (or uplevel your Ayurvedic understanding?)
Module 1 starts May 13!
Module 1 Investment:
$225
registration closes May 10
“Having a solid [Ayurvedic] foundation has opened my eyes to better practice of care for myself.”
~ Colleen C.
“Kara is a great teacher and she answered all my numerous questions!”
~ Lydia B