sta(y)ble. Doshas//Pitta (opt. support)
Cooling, steady yoga focused on balance, softness, and nervous system ease.
Service Description
sta(y)ble. Doshas / Pitta is a seasonal yoga practice informed by Ayurveda, an ancient system of health and inquiry that developed alongside yoga. Ayurveda teaches that the doshas are not fixed identities, but shifting energies influenced by season, stress, environment, and lived experience. This summer session centers Pitta, the dosha associated with fire and transformation—heat, intensity, focus, and drive. When pitta is elevated, it may show up as irritability, burnout, inflammation, overheating, or a tendency toward pushing beyond limits. During warmer months, many people benefit from practices that emphasize moderation, cooling, and spaciousness. This class emphasizes mindful pacing, cooling and grounding postures, intentional pauses, and breath practices that support down-regulation and clarity without collapse. Effort is balanced with ease, strength with softness, and focus with permission to rest. The sequence is designed to support sustainable movement rather than performance. As part of the year-long seasonal series, this session completes the cycle: Vata (Winter): January–March Kapha (Spring): April–June Pitta (Summer–Early Fall): July–October Each season can be attended independently or experienced as part of the full arc. The practice is facilitated by Andy Bachman (they/them), a 500-hour yoga teacher and Ayurvedic Health Counselor trained through the Kripalu Schools of Yoga and Ayurveda. Andy’s teaching integrates yoga, Ayurveda, restorative practices, and accessibility, with attention to nervous system health, social context, and the realities of modern life. This class is open to newer students and supportive for those with ongoing practices. Modifications and props are offered throughout. There will be no music during class. Optional individual support may be offered as capacity allows and is always consent-based, with the opportunity to opt out prior to class beginning. No hands-on support is ever given without permission.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations You can cancel your class up to 24 hours before start time through your account. If you need to cancel within 24 hours, please send us a message. You will not be able to cancel through the app at that point, but messaging lets us open your spot for someone else. We look at situations case by case. Our class rates are low on purpose, and this structure helps us keep them that way. If you do not show up, a $5 late cancel or no-show fee will be credited to your account. We get it, life happens. If something unexpected comes up, message us and we will do our best to work with you. Fee waiver option Your fee can be waived if you bring • a box of canned sparkling water • a box of individually wrapped herbal tea bags Leave it next to the fridge and send us a message. To request the credit, use the contact form on our website and include your name and the email tied to your Wix account so we can apply it correctly. 3 Person Minimum Classes Classes marked with a “3 person minimum” in the title may be canceled if fewer than three people are enrolled. These decisions are made within 4 hours of class start time. If a class is canceled, we will email you and try to text you if a phone number is on file. Please check the enrollment count when signing up, especially if you are traveling or adjusting your schedule. If we cancel: If a teacher no-shows, which is rare but we are human too, you will receive • a full refund if you dropped in • a code for 3 free classes • a KBY t-shirt
Contact Details
1501 Fulford Street, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
+12692247958
kzoobackyardyogis@gmail.com