Ayurveda is an ancient system of natural healing that originated in India thousands of years ago. The Ayurvedic approach to cooking is about more than just nourishing the body—it’s about balancing the mind, body, and spirit. In this program, you’ll learn how to prepare delicious meals that not only satisfy hunger but also promote overall wellness and manage specific health conditions.

Ayurvedic cooking emphasizes the use of fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients, and encourages the incorporation of medicinal herbs and spices. Ingredients like turmeric, ginger, cumin, coriander, and fennel are frequently used in Ayurvedic recipes for their healing properties.

By understanding your body type (Dosha), Ayurveda tailors dietary advice to your unique constitution, ensuring that the food you consume helps maintain balance, detoxify, and restore harmony in your body and mind. The key focus is on holistic healing through food—each meal is a medicine.

The program is offered in three durations:

• 2-hour program: Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking and Healing Ingredients
• 4-hour program: Hands-on Cooking Experience and Dosha-Specific Meal Planning
• 6-hour program: In-depth Ayurvedic Nutrition, Meal Prep, and Cooking for Health Conditions

In these sessions, we dive deep into the health benefits of Ayurvedic ingredients, such as:

• Turmeric: A powerful anti-inflammatory agent that helps with joint pain and boosts immunity.
• Ginger: Known for its digestive benefits and its ability to soothe nausea and reduce inflammation.
• Cumin: Aids in digestion and helps detoxify the body.
• Ghee: A clarified butter used in Ayurvedic cooking that supports digestion, nourishes the body, and promotes healthy skin.
• Fennel: Excellent for balancing hormones and improving digestion.

Ayurvedic cooking focuses on using spices and herbs that have healing properties, allowing the meals to act as medicine. It teaches you how to combine foods in a way that balances the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) and supports the body's natural detoxification process.

Ayurveda teaches us that what we eat is directly connected to how we feel. Certain foods can either increase or decrease the doshas in our body, and by understanding these connections, we can tailor our diet to improve digestion, increase energy levels, reduce stress, and even manage chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and digestive disorders.

With Ayurvedic cooking, meals can help:

• Promote healthy digestion and metabolism
• Boost immunity and overall health
• Support healthy skin and glowing complexion
• Balance mental clarity and emotional stability

Whether you are new to Ayurvedic cooking or looking to deepen your knowledge, our program offers personalized guidance to suit your needs. In our sessions, you will:

• Learn how to cook dishes based on your dosha and health requirements
• Understand the importance of meal timing, food combinations, and cooking methods
• Experience the power of Ayurvedic ingredients and their medicinal properties
• Get hands-on practice preparing simple yet powerful Ayurvedic meals

Choose the program that suits your interest and time commitment:

• 2-Hour Program: Overview of Ayurvedic cooking and healing ingredients with a brief demonstration
• 4-Hour Program: Hands-on cooking class where you will prepare Ayurvedic dishes
• 6-Hour Program: Advanced Ayurvedic cooking, meal planning, and cooking for specific health conditions