why Ayurveda?

Ayurveda, 'The Science of Life', is an ancient system of healing from India. This holistic system looks at how the five elements manifest uniquely in each individual and addresses imbalances based on your unique constitutional type, known in Ayurveda as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

The result? A modality that 'sees' you as a person, and not as your symptoms or disease. This is not a one-size fits all approach.

how we approach clinical ayurveda

Our clinically trained Ayurvedic practitioners guide you through a holistic journey across four pillars:

  • Nutrition – tailored to your digestion and constitution

  • Daily rhythm & lifestyle – to support energy and balance

  • Yoga & breath – appropriate to your mind‑body needs

  • Herbal support – rooted in classical tradition and individualized to you

This multi-pronged approach is truly holistic and addresses physical, energetic, and mental wellness. Your health concerns and goals are the guiding principle for this work.

You and your practitioner will work together as partners to cultivate the practices that will enable you to feel how you want to feel.

Ayurveda is a holistic approach to wellness that addresses the individual.

Ayurveda is a profound way to address a variety of health issues.
Do you want to…
- Improve your energy, digestion, elimination, and sleep?
- Re-envision your current lifestyle?
- Compliment other healing modalities?
- Support a time-of-life change like peri/menopause?
- Provide holistic support for illness and disease?
- Bring more vibrancy to your life?

This ancient science is a deep well of practical tools to empower YOU to create the health you’ve always wanted.

“Health is balanced constitution, digestion, tissues, wastes, and bodily actions along with mind, soul, and senses that are blissful. ”
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutrasthana 15:41

what does an Ayurvedic consultation look like?

At the AWC we offer one-on-one Ayurvedic clinical consultation; we currently have two Ayurvedic Practitioners on staff seeing clients in-person in Kalamazoo or virtually around the world. 

Depending on your goals, budget, timeline, and current needs you can either work with Kara Aubin or Kristin Linde.

Your Ayurvedic journey begins with an Initial Consultation Package. This two appointment package consists of: 

  1. 90‑min Intake & Pulse Assessment – an in-depth look at your current concerns, and health history, dosha assessment, customized protocol

  2. 60‑min Report of Findings – a report of birth & current dosha imbalance, prioritization of functional systems, review of protocol implementation, and next phase protocol

From this pair of sessions, your practitioner will suggest a course of action and personalized program aligned with your health and wellness goals. They will then see you on a 4 week interval until you feel you’ve attained your wellness goals.

Ayurvedic Practitioner Consultations may include:

  • In-depth health history, and constitutional evaluation

  • Ayurvedic pulse assessment

  • Report of dosha findings

  • Lifestyle & diet review and education based on your constitution

  • Personalized daily routine

  • Custom herbal formulations

  • Yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation recommendations

  • Suggested educational materials

  • Complete personal treatment protocol

  • Recommendations of Ayurvedic body therapies

 

meet our practitioners

Kara Aubin, CAP, E.RYT500, AYT

Kara Aubin | CAP, ERYT, AYT

Kara Aubin is the founder of the Āyurvedic Wellness Center. She is an Āyurvedic Practitioner, Āyurvedic Yoga Therapist, Herbalist, and Holistic Health Coach based in Kalamazoo, MI. With 20+ years of experience and training in the sciences of Yoga & Āyurveda with master teachers, Kara weaves the teachings of yoga, āyurveda, and holistic living into her clinical practice, Āyurveda and Yoga Courses, and international retreats to share radical wellness with you. 

Kara completed her Āyurvedic Practitioner certification under Dr. Vasant Lad at the renowned Āyurvedic Institute in New Mexico. She continued her Āyurvedic endeavors as faculty at the Āyurvedic Institute’s Pune, India campus. She is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance, and has completed the rigorous ParaYoga Level I Certification. Kara continues her studies today as a Āyurveda Doctoral candidate with Kerala Āyurveda Academy.

You can connect with Kara’s teaching schedule, wellness musings, Āyurvedic offerings and events here.

Kristin Linde, B.S., AHP, AYS, RYT

Kristin Linde | AHP, RYT

Kristin Linde is an Āyurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, and plant-based chef based in Kalamazoo, MI. She earned her 500 hour Yoga teacher certification from Yoga Madre, and completed her Āyurvedic Practitioner certification with Dr. Vasant Lad at the renowned Āyurvedic Institute in Asheville, NC. 

Kristin’s mission is to guide those interested in the healing power of Yoga and Āyurveda, holding space for them as they discover their own innate healing capacity and to help illuminate the path for them as they embark on their wellness journey. 

Kristin shares her passion for Āyurveda by working one-on-one with clients, teaching workshops and cooking classes, and by continuing to study with her teachers and mentors.

You can connect with Kristin’s teaching schedule, Āyurvedic recipes, Āyurvedic offerings, and events here.

 
 

what makes for a successful Ayurveda client?

There are some common factors that we see for our clients that experience the most success in our clinical Ayurveda work. You’ll thrive in your clinical Ayurveda journey when you:

  • Are curious and open to new rhythms

  • Believe in your healing capacity

  • Dedicate time and care to your wellness journey

  • Engage with the broader supports we offer: like cooking classes, body therapies, group programs

Our most committed clients - those who show up consistently - experience the deepest transformation.

 
 

don’t take our word for it… what clinical clients are saying

Kara has made practicing Ayurveda extremely simple and straightforward for me. From the outside, I was intimidated to start working with her because it seemed like there was so much I didn’t understand about Ayurveda. But once I started, I was surprised at how little I needed to know, and how easy it has been to integrate her suggestions into my daily routine. After only a couple of months, I feel a strong sense of internal cleanliness and vitality.

- Ian Z.

I can't imagine not working with Kristin! I've seen so many amazing and tangible changes in my system over the past 8 months. My life truly feels changed. Kristin is welcoming, deeply knowledgeable, clear in her instructions and plans, and is accommodating to your needs. 

- Eva G.

There are no gimmicks here, nothing to buy, nor quick fixes- only ancient truths and techniques to help you live a richer, fuller, healthier and happier life. I will forever be a student of Ayurveda.

- Tammy G.

Kristin has met me where I am at every step of the way. Translation, Kristin exhibits unconditional listening and respect for what resonates for her clients, fostering mutual collaboration to develop the optimal protocol that returns one back towards harmony and joy in the underlying field as well as what to implement that helps dance gracefully in the natural tug and pull of life.

- Christine H.

 
 

scheduling

  • Initial consultations with Kara are typically booked 4–8 weeks in advance; with Kristin, availability is now.

  • We offer in‑person (preferred for pulse work) or virtual sessions.

  • Follow‑ups are scheduled every 4 weeks; most clients progress over 6‑12 months.

investment

  • Kara: Initial Consultation Package - $390, 60‑min follow‑ups - $150

  • Kristin: Initial Consultation Package - $290, 60‑min follow‑ups - $105

(All Initial Consultation packages are prepaid; personalized recommentations for herbal protocols, body therapies, and classes are à la carte.)

 
 
 

Ready to Reclaim Your Inherent Wellness?

let's get started

Step 1: Click “Request a Discovery Call” below to complete a brief form.

Step 2: Choose your practitioner and schedule your free call.

Step 3: We’ll connect, then book your Initial Consultation package - your first steps toward embodied healing.

 
 

faq

  • A: An Ayurvedic protocol is a personalized roadmap designed to restore balance and support your unique constitution. After your consultation, your practitioner will create a plan that typically includes four primary areas of support:

    • Food Practice – Guidance on what, how, and when to eat to nourish your digestive strength (Agni) and support your healing.

    • Lifestyle Practice – Daily routines, sleep hygiene, stress management, and seasonal adjustments to help regulate your rhythms and support vitality.

    • Yoga & Breathwork – Specific postures, breath practices (pranayama), and meditation tailored to your current state to harmonize body, mind, and energy.

    • Herbs – Classical Ayurvedic herbal formulas or custom-prepared remedies to support your physiology and guide the healing process.

    Each protocol is curated to meet you where you are—and to evolve with you as your healing unfolds.

  • Ayurvedic Clinical Consultation

    Our one-on-one Ayurvedic consultations provide personalized insight, strategy, and support for your health journey. Initial consultation packages include both your intake and follow-up session to ensure continuity and depth of care:

    • with Kara Aubin: $390 (includes intake and follow-up), ongoing 60-minute sessions: $150

    • with Kristin Linde: $290 (includes intake and follow-up), ongoing 60-minute sessions: $105

    Initial consultation packages are prepaid 3 weeks in advance. Follow-up consultations are paid at the time of service.

    To best support your healing, additional recommendations may be offered based on your unique needs. These may include:

    • Ayurvedic herbal protocols

    • Body therapies

    • Ayurvedic education courses or group programs

    These supportive services are offered à la carte so you can customize your care and focus your investment where it’s most effective for you.

  • A: Based on over a decade of clinical experience, we find that scheduling appointments every 4 weeks strikes the right balance. This allows time to observe the impact of your recommendations while maintaining continuity, focus, and accountability.

    If you need more frequent support, we offer shorter 15-minute Quick Care appointments that can be added in between sessions. As you progress in your care, appointment intervals may naturally extend based on your needs and goals.

  • A: Yes, we offer virtual consultations for both new and returning clients. If you’re local or able to travel, we highly recommend coming in person for your Initial Consultation. This allows your practitioner to perform Nadi Pariksha (pulse analysis), a cornerstone of Ayurvedic assessment that offers deep insight into your constitution and current state of imbalance.

    That said, if in-person is not possible, you can still receive meaningful and effective care through a virtual appointment. We’ll adapt our approach to meet you where you are.

  • A: This is something we hear often. Many approaches fail not because they’re wrong, but because they’re too general. They treat the condition, not the individual experiencing it.

    Ayurveda is different. We work with you - your unique constitution, your life history, your mind-body patterns, and the root causes underlying your symptoms. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all model. It’s a deeply individualized system that addresses imbalances across all layers of being: physical, mental, emotional, and energetic.

    As a result, many clients find that Ayurveda reveals root causes and initiates meaningful progress where other approaches have fallen short. When we tend to the whole person, not just the condition, we often see healing begin.


ready for Ayurvedic support, but not sure clinical Ayurveda is your next step?

 
 

Foundations of Ayurveda: 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. 

 

Group Classes: The Ayurvedic Wellness Center offers in-person, livestream, and on-demand classes in Yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, sound therapy, Ayurvedic cooking, and more. You can join us for a class in-person in Kalamazoo, or livestream for anywhere you happen to be.

 

Ayurvedic Bodywork: We offer Ayurvedic Bodywork Therapies that work on the physical, energetic, and mental bodies to offer profound effects. Modalities such as Therapeutic Massage, Shirodhara, Ayurvedic Acupressure Marma, and external Basti are woven into a personalized session considering your constitution, wellness goals, and wellness challenges.

 

On-Demand Library: The on-demand library offers a way to practice yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, and more at home, on your own schedule. We offer a variety of ways to access our classes, with accessibility, ease, and convenience in mind. And your first class is free!

 

*It is our desire that the healing potential of Yoga & Ayurveda be available to anyone interested in doing this work.
Consultations may be available on a sliding fee scale via our Community Care Fund.