Join us for Yoga Groove: Spooky Edition, a seasonal twist on our monthly music + movement gathering. As autumn deepens and the days grow shorter, we’ll come together in community to celebrate the spirit of this transformative time of year.

Join birder Seth Chapman for a special evening observing Chimney Swifts as they gather at dusk. Watch dozens—sometimes hundreds—of these unique birds swirl together in flight before diving into their chimney roost, while enjoying complimentary herbal chai in community.

Join us for an in-person, hands-on workshop designed to help you feel confident using one of our favorite kitchen tools—the Instant Pot. This is one of our favorite tools to use at AWC for quick, efficient, and nourishing meals!

As the light and dark come into perfect balance on the Fall Equinox, we are invited to pause, reflect, and realign with the rhythms of nature. This September, Sound Sanctuary offers a sacred space to honor the seasonal shift, letting go of what no longer serves while calling in deeper grounding and inner harmony.

Curious about Ayurvedic cooking but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly class is the perfect place to begin (or refresh) your journey! In Ayurvedic Cooking 101, we’ll explore the fundamentals of Ayurvedic cooking in a supportive, hands-on environment. Whether you’re completely new to the kitchen or simply looking to build more confidence with Ayurvedic principles, this class is for you.

The new moon marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle, and as such is a time to get clear, set intentions, and plant the seeds you intend to germinate over the remaining lunar phases. This monthly Yoga nidra offering presents an opportunity to evaluate and realign with the potentiation of the new moon.

A 28-day Ayurvedic food-based seasonal cleanse to clear out the imbalances of summer and prepare you for the fall and winter months ahead. During this Fall Rejuvenation Cleanse process, we’ll take an Ayurvedic, food-based approach to cleansing and rejuvenation. This integrated, effective approach will leave you feeling clearer, cleaner, and renewed.

The new moon marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle, and as such is a time to get clear, set intentions, and plant the seeds you intend to germinate over the remaining lunar phases. This monthly Yoga nidra offering presents an opportunity to evaluate and realign with the potentiation of the new moon.

In this special late-summer edition of Cooking with Kristin, we’ll celebrate the abundance of the season by learning how to preserve its flavors and nutrients through traditional Ayurvedic condiments. From vibrant herb chutneys and medicinal ghees to spiced pickles and nourishing sauces, you’ll leave class with a set of versatile recipes designed to bring life, balance, and ease to everyday meals.

Āyurveda sees each individual as a unique combination of the five elements. Daily practices including Yoga asana help us build our relationship to these elements, and bring balance to physical body, mind, and spirit. During this five week session, Kara invites you to get to know your elemental self through asana, pranayama, meditation, and the teachings of Āyurveda. When we cultivate our connection to the elemental world we feel rejuvenated, reconnected, re-attuned, and whole.

Join Gina Greene for a playful practice that starts with a Yoga practice and then lets the rhythm and the wisdom of your body take over. From soulful grooves to joyful movement (yes, dancing is encouraged!), come and experience Yoga in a whole new way!

Take part in an Urban Bird Hike around downtown Kalamazoo! Join experienced birder Seth Chapman as we hike along a segment of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail (KRVT) and discover which birds have adapted to urban sprawl. You might be surprised at the variety of species that call downtown Kalamazoo their home, and even more surprised to learn that certain species thrive in this environment.

Join experienced birder, Seth Chapman, on a birdwatching hike through Kleinstuck Preserve. This month’s featured bird is the Baltimore Oriole.

Join Judah Gesmundo for this semester exploration, tapping into and gaining understanding of the energy of the chakras within your own body. Session six begins with chakra opening exercises followed by a specific focus on Chakras Six and Seven, the Third Eye (Ajna) Chakra and the Crown (Sahasrara) Chakra.

Join Kristin for the next delicious installment of our Pitta-Pacifying summer series! In this hands-on Ayurvedic cooking class, we’ll explore a fresh set of cooling, calming, and seasonally appropriate recipes to help balance the heat of summer, both inside and out.

This class is ideal for anyone looking to support digestion, cool inflammation, and enjoy vibrant, balanced meals rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom.

The new moon marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle, and as such is a time to get clear, set intentions, and plant the seeds you intend to germinate over the remaining lunar phases. This monthly Yoga nidra offering presents an opportunity to evaluate and realign with the potentiation of the new moon.

Join Judah Gesmundo for this semester exploration, tapping into and gaining understanding of the energy of the chakras within your own body. Session five begins with chakra opening exercises followed by a specific focus on Chakra Five, the Throat (Vishuddha) Chakra.

Join Kara Aubin & Kara Markovich for this special evening event to celebrate the solstice. This celebration weaves together the modalities of Yoga, sound therapy, and community connection to create an intentional and collective pause.

You’re never too young to start birding! Engage your little one in the outdoors this month by taking them on a bird hike just for them. Fun, engaging, and educational, this hike will spark your child's curiosity about nature and the birds around them!

Beat the heat from the inside out with this seasonal Ayurvedic cooking class designed to soothe Pitta dosha and keep you cool, calm, and nourished all summer long!

In this hands-on class, we’ll create refreshing, grounding, and mildly spiced dishes that support digestion and balance the fire element. Perfect for anyone feeling overheated, irritable, or just looking to eat in alignment with the season.

Step into a deeply restorative sound experience designed to align you with the warmth and ease of summer. Surrounded by soothing tones, nature-inspired soundscapes, and gentle vibrations, you’ll be guided into a state of deep relaxation and inner balance. Perfect for resetting your energy and reconnecting with your seasonal rhythm. Don’t miss this final Sound Sanctuary of the summer.

This year marks the 8th graduating class of Sva Sadhana. Each of those 8 years, an amazing cohort of practitioners has graduated with a deepened understanding of Yoga & Ayurveda, a clearer sense of themselves, and a community of friends on the path. This May we’ll gather, and reconnect. Share some time in practice. Connect with old friends and new. This gathering is my gift and a celebration of all the amazing people (you!) I’ve had the privilege of sharing these teachings with.

Join Gina Greene for a playful practice that starts with a Yoga practice and then lets the rhythm and the wisdom of your body take over. From soulful grooves to joyful movement (yes, dancing is encouraged!), come and experience Yoga in a whole new way!

Join Judah Gesmundo for this semester exploration, tapping into and gaining understanding of the energy of the chakras within your own body. Session four begins with chakra opening exercises followed by a specific focus on Chakra Four, the Heart (Anahata) Chakra.

Join experienced birder, Seth Chapman, for an opportunity to witness the Peregrine Falcon. After this hike, you will have a deeper understanding of this species, and perhaps, a deeper understanding of yourself, as we contemplate this spectacle.