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).
— Sushruta Samhita Su 15:41

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 6:00-8:00p ET. | May 13, May 20, June 10, July 15

Registration is now closed.

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 routines and why they matter

  • timing of daily activities for optimal health

  • doshic approaches to exercise

  • root causes of all disease

  • general treatment for all diseases.

3 Sessions: Mondays 6:00-8:00p ET. | September 9, October 14 (option for in-person attendance), November 11

Registration is now closed.

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 2 - Vihara / lifestyle + energy management

Live sessions are held Mondays, 6-8 ET.
September 9, October 14, November 11

Svastha Recordings 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 2 starts September 9!

Module 2 Investment:

$225

registration closes September 6


 

“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