The full moon asks for nothing and gives everything. Restorative yoga is a passive, healing practice in which the body is fully supported with props, allowing the nervous system to settle and the body's systems to reboot. Guided breathwork, visualization, and poetry offer the mind a grounding focus. Come rest, restore, and renew.

Step into the forest with a quieter mind and a more open heart. This mindful outdoor experience blends the practice of present moment awareness with the gentle art of birding, inviting you to slow down and take in the sights, sounds, and textures of the living earth around you. Through a guided mindful flow designed to soothe the nervous system, you will walk with intention, listening for birdsong and noticing the small details that often go unseen. The morning closes with council, where the group shares reflections together over warm chai, deepening the sense of connection that mindfulness in nature naturally invites.

Some of the best medicine is simply moving without worrying about doing it right. Yoga Groove is a chance to shake off the day, let the music carry you, and rediscover the pure joy of being in your body. You'll leave lighter, looser, and a little more yourself.

The full moon asks for nothing and gives everything. Restorative yoga is a passive, healing practice in which the body is fully supported with props, allowing the nervous system to settle and the body's systems to reboot. Guided breathwork, visualization, and poetry offer the mind a grounding focus. Come rest, restore, and renew.

A familiar sight in the summer sky, the Turkey Vulture soars on thermals high above the landscape, and is often misunderstood despite being one of the bird world's most fascinating species. This hike opens with an in depth look at identification by sight and sound, habitat, and behavior, then takes that knowledge onto the trail. Kleinstuck's upland and swamp forest offer excellent habitat for spotting vultures overhead, and the intentional, present minded pace makes this a meaningful outing for birders of all levels.

Hormones are powerful messengers in the body. When they are in balance, we feel steady, clear, energized, and emotionally resilient. When they’re not, we feel it in our sleep, mood, cycles, digestion, skin, and stress levels.

In this deeply nourishing class, we’ll explore how Ayurvedic cooking can support hormonal balance naturally and sustainably.

The full moon asks for nothing and gives everything. Restorative yoga is a passive, healing practice in which the body is fully supported with props, allowing the nervous system to settle and the body's systems to reboot. Guided breathwork, visualization, and poetry offer the mind a grounding focus. Come rest, restore, and renew.

Some birds announce themselves before you ever see them. The Red-eyed Vireo is one of them: a small, tireless songbird known for singing nearly all day long, even deep into summer when most other birds have gone quiet. Join experienced birder Seth Chapman for a guided hike through Kleinstuck Preserve, where you'll learn to identify this remarkable species by sight and sound before putting those skills to the test on the trail.

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.

This five-session, community-centered semester is devoted to the shared practices of chanting, meditation, and reflection. This series is designed with a simple approach in mind: a comfortable, relaxed setting where we come together to experience the joy of chanting, the stillness of meditation, and the nourishment of community connection.

Food nourishes us in more ways than one. In this experiential class, we'll slow down and reconnect with cooking as an act of care, drawing from Ayurvedic teachings and the themes of Eating in the Light of the Moon. Together, we'll prepare a simple seasonal meal while exploring mindful cooking practices, the energetics of nourishment, and what it means to care for ourselves through food.

The full moon asks for nothing and gives everything. Restorative yoga is a passive, healing practice in which the body is fully supported with props, allowing the nervous system to settle and the body's systems to reboot. Guided breathwork, visualization, and poetry offer the mind a grounding focus. Come rest, restore, and renew.

This month’s focus will be on the species of birds that call Kleinstuck home for the summer. Before we hit the trails, we will familiarize ourselves with a small handful of species that breed in Kleinstuck Preserve. You will learn how to identify three unique species by sight and sound, as well as learn about their habitat preferences and behavior.

This five-session, community-centered semester is devoted to the shared practices of chanting, meditation, and reflection. This series is designed with a simple approach in mind: a comfortable, relaxed setting where we come together to experience the joy of chanting, the stillness of meditation, and the nourishment of community connection.

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.

Yoga Groove invites you into an evening of movement, music, and effortless expression. This edition of Yoga Groove is designed to soften resistance, open the body, and reconnect you with the part of yourself that moves fluidly — trusting the current and letting go.

Join Kara Aubin for this special evening gathering where yoga, movement, and community connection weave together into one intentional and collective pause. We'll honor the fullness of this solar season and close the evening with something sweet, thoughtfully prepared by Kristin to ground and delight.

Yoga Groove invites you into an evening of movement, music, and empowered expression. This edition of Yoga Groove is designed to ignite strength, lift your spirit, and reconnect you with the part of yourself that rises — again and again — with resilience and joy.

This five-session, community-centered semester is devoted to the shared practices of chanting, meditation, and reflection. This series is designed with a simple approach in mind: a comfortable, relaxed setting where we come together to experience the joy of chanting, the stillness of meditation, and the nourishment of community connection.

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.

Migration is one of the most remarkable events in the natural world, and Kleinstuck Preserve offers a front-row seat. Known among birders as a stopover site, Kleinstuck serves as a resting place where migrating birds pause to eat, drink, and recover before continuing their journey. The result is a concentrated, ever-changing gathering of species that is unlike any other time of year.

Mexican cuisine is vibrant, colorful, and deeply satisfying. It is also one of the most beloved food traditions in the world, built on bold spices, bright herbs, and nourishing ingredients. When we bring Ayurvedic principles into the kitchen, we can enjoy all of that flavor and still feel light, clear, and energized after the meal.

In this Sound Sanctuary, grounding rhythms, warm resonant bowls, and steady waves of gong create a field that supports integration and expansion. Where March invited emergence, this session invites you to inhabit what is emerging. To nourish it. To trust its direction.

Explore Kleinstuck Preserve this spring with experienced birder Seth Chapman. Observe nesting birds, learn about breeding behavior, and enjoy time in nature with your Kalamazoo community. All skill levels welcome.

Discover how Ayurveda, the science of life and longevity, can help you live with greater balance and vitality. In this free introductory workshop, Ayurvedic Practitioner Kristin Linde will share practical insights into food, lifestyle, yoga, and herbs, and show how these tools come together in clinical practice to support your unique wellness journey.

This five-session, community-centered semester is devoted to the shared practices of chanting, meditation, and reflection. This series is designed with a simple approach in mind: a comfortable, relaxed setting where we come together to experience the joy of chanting, the stillness of meditation, and the nourishment of community connection.

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.

Yoga Groove: Funky Fuel for the Soul invites you into an evening of movement, music, and wholehearted expression. This soulful edition of Yoga Groove is designed to rekindle joy, open the heart, and reconnect you with the part of yourself that moves freely and feels deeply.

Ayurveda doesn’t have to mean complicated recipes or hours in the kitchen. In this approachable 101-level class, we’ll focus on something we all need: quick, nourishing, family-friendly meals you can make on a busy weeknight, without sacrificing flavor or digestive support.