an elemental announcement
Earth. The fifth and final Ayurvedic Element.
Earth is solid matter and structure.
It is the most tangible and the foundation on which the other elements are able to rest.
It is our material home.
Thank you for being part of this kula. Thank you for your support, belief in my work, and the living into Yoga & Ayurveda that you do. I have some exciting news to share…
Late this summer my inner guide spoke up. "It's time to make a move," it said. My private practice and Apothecary have been busting at the seams over the last year plus. I've loved my time nested in the beautiful community at Down Dog Yoga Center, AND since March it's become clear that we needed more space to meet your Ayurveda needs.
When the time is right, the time is right. I began my search and reached out to spaces I've always loved. Door after door opened, the yeses piled up, and in short order, we found a new home!
Next month my team and I will be opening the:
Throughout October I've been hinting at this move through the Five Great Elements of Ayurveda. I'd like to expand on that vision with you here…
The first element in Ayurveda is ether, also known as space. This element is the container for all that is manifest. It is form. The Ayurvedic Wellness Center is a container for wellness and holistic living in Kalamazoo. Ayurveda is a wellness system that teaches the importance of a harmonious relationship between your inner environment and the external environment. The Center welcomes nature into the space. Big windows, natural light, fresh air, and natural building materials are all ways that the container reflects our healing relationship with nature.
The second element of Ayurveda is air, or wind. The subtle nature of air is Prana, the life force. The teachings of Yoga & Ayurveda are the life force of this space. Our Community Healing Space hosts group classes, weekly meditations, workshops, wellness events, rejuvenation sessions, and more. The teachings and traditions offer practical access to these sciences through various educational opportunities and healing modalities.
Fire as the third element is the principle of transformation. It alchemizes, transmuting “before” into “after”. It’s the power behind plant medicine. At the Ayurvedic Wellness Center, we offer one of the only Ayurvedic Apothecaries in the midwest. From custom herbal formulations for clients, to our in-house ready made herbal formulas and teas, we create holistic, whole herb formulations that work with your body to transform your wellness.
Water is our fluid nature, our ability to adapt. Flexibility allows us to learn new technologies and utilize new tools of wellness. The new Apothecary Shop facilitates the flow of Ayurvedic goods so that you have access to our favorite tools and supplies for holistic wellness. From herbal products, body care, and pantry supplies we create and offer the supplies you need to stock your home for your wellness practices.
Our new location is nestled in nature, and yet still so close to downtown Kalamazoo. We're putting the final touches on the space this week and will begin to welcome clients in the first week of November. If you have an upcoming appointment you will be notified; appointments will be updated via email.
Stay tuned for more information coming this week. We look forward to welcoming you into the Center!
Yours in radical wellness,
Kara & the Ayurvedic Wellness Center Crew