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AYURVEDIC COOKING IMMERSION
(12 hours of life changing experience of learning, cooking & eating together!)
- Learn to apply Ayurvedic principles and create wholesome and delicious meals as per your Prakruti (Ayurvedic mind-body type)!
- Learn to use Food as Medicine!
- Learn the basics of Ayurvedic Dietetics!
- The Science of six tastes!
- Learn to identify imbalances in your Doshas before they progress into chronic health conditions!
Workshop #1- Introduction to Ayurveda (Highly Recommended for demystifying the Basics of Ayurveda!)
- Welcome drink- Ayurvedic Masala Chai
- Introduction to the 3 Doshas- Vata, Pitta, Kapha
- Find out your Prakruti – (your unique mind body constitution) –Take the Dosha Quiz
- Learn about the signs of Doshic imbalances– Vikruti
- Understand the Science of 6 Tastes (Rasa) for using food as medicine!
- Rules of Ayurvedic dietetics
- Demo- Energetics of the basic Ayurvedic Spices, Herbal teas for vata, pitta and kapha
Workshop #2—Cooking for Vata Dosha
- Understanding the concept of “Vishama agni”- Erratic digestion
- Learn to use vata balancing foods to correct vishama agni/ Vata imbalance
- Learn about the tastes that balance Vata dosha
- 1 day Diet plan for Vata dosha – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & snack ideas
- Cooking demonstration & tasting of Vata balancing foods
Workshop #3—Cooking for Pitta Dosha
- Understanding the concept of “Tikshna agni”- Hyper metabolism/ Fast digestion)
- Learn to use Pitta balancing foods to correct Tikshna agni /Pitta imbalance
- Learn about the tastes that balance Pitta dosha
- 1 day Diet plan for Pitta dosha – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Cooking demonstration & tasting of pitta balancing foods
Workshop #4—Cooking for Kapha Dosha
- Understanding the concept of “Mand agni”- Hypo metabolism/ sluggish digestion)
- Learn to use Kapha balancing foods to correct Mand agni/Kapha imbalance
- Learn about the tastes that balance Kapha dosha
- Diet plan for Kapha dosha – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Cooking demonstration & tasting of Kapha balancing foods
INVESTMENT:
Option 1 – $95/person/workshop
Option 2 – Register for all 4 workshops = $325 (*you save $55)
Cost includes:-
- All supplies
- Welcome drink
- Yummy nutritious Ayurvedic Lunch!!!!
- 2 hours of Cooking demonstration
- 1 hour of Ayurvedic education (classroom experience with power point presentation)
- Q/A session
- Recipe printouts!!!!
Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session
Upcoming Dates: TBA
Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Venue: Connect for more details
Organize Your own Workshop: Eating for Wellness
Whether you want to grab a group of friends or co-workers, you can all learn together how to create wholesome and delicious meals with natural ingredients. In these sessions, you will have all of your questions answered, given healthful tips and learn how nutrition can play a vital role in your daily energy and productivity while effectively reducing stress and maintaining a healthy body.
INVESTMENT: $350-500/workshop (Based on the cooking demonstration, topic of discussion, and hours)
Maximum participants: 5-7 people per workshop.
Cost includes:-
- All supplies
- Welcome drink
- Yummy nutritious Lunch!!!!
- Cooking demonstration
- Q/A
- Recipe printouts!!!!
For more details, CONNECT with us!
LEARN TO COOK VIA ZOOm!
Don’t live in or around Vancouver, Canada and still want to learn the art of ancient Ayurvedic cooking from me!
It will be my pleasure to be with you and cook together via zoom!
Whether you want to learn to cook a specific Ayurvedic dish of your choice or you want to learn some of the dishes from my recommendations for you during our one-on-one consultations, you can always learn to cook in the comfort of your home.
In these zoom sessions, you will have all of your questions answered, given healthful tips using our time tested ancient ayurvedic wisdom.
Investment:
Option 1 – $90/ 1 hour cooking lesson- 2 Ayurvedic recipes
Option 2 – $150/ 2 hour cooking lesson- 4 Ayurvedic recipes
Cost includes:-
- Cooking demonstration
- Q/A
- Recipe printouts!!!!
For more details, CONNECT with me!
AYURVEDIC COOKING FOR ARTHRITIS:-
Does your arthritis prevent you from slicing an onion or whipping cream? Arthritis does interfere with many daily activities, and one of the most important of these is cooking. The pain and stiffness caused by arthritis can prevent you from cooking your favorite meals and reduce you to eating frozen dinners. In this workshop, we will talk about how with some simple adaptations, you can regain your cooking abilities. Also I will provide you with ayurvedic and holistic nutrition tips on how to manage your arthritis and try and minimize your pain by eating right!
Cost: CA$75/person
Cost includes:-
- Participation fee
- All supplies
- 1 hour education
- cooking demo
- Yummy nutritious lunch!!!!
- Q/A session
- Recipe printouts!!!!
Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.
AYURVEDIC Cooking for High blood pressure:-
People with hypertension may jump to the conclusion that a diet geared toward reducing high blood pressure will be bland and boring. However, a low-sodium diet can be a tasty, healthy option for the patient and everyone else in the family. In this workshop, we will talk about how with some simple adaptations, you can lead a healthy lifestyle. Also I will provide you with ayurvedic and holistic nutrition tips on how to manage your blood pressure. I will demonstrate a few dishes which can be enjoyed by people struggling with hypertension without any fear!
Cost: CA$75/person
Cost includes:-
- Participation fee
- All supplies
- 1 hour education
- cooking demo
- Yummy nutritious lunch!!!!
- Q/A session
- Recipe printouts!!!!
Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.
AYURVEDIC Cooking for keeping cholesterol in check:-
We all hear about cholesterol and how we need to lower it, but what is this mysterious thing? Cholesterol is a lipid. Did you know that we can make our own cholesterol with in our bodies! Cholesterol is used in many of body’s functions. The problems with cholesterol occur when someone has abnormally high levels of LDL cholesterol and low amounts of HDL cholesterol. In this workshop, we will talk about how with some simple changes, you can lead a healthy lifestyle. Also, I will provide you with ayurvedic and holistic nutrition tips as well as demonstrate a few dishes which can be enjoyed without worrying about cholesterol!
Cost: CA$75/person
Cost includes:-
- Participation fee
- All supplies
- 1 hour education
- cooking demo
- Yummy nutritious lunch!!!!
- Q/A session
- Recipe printouts!!!!
Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.
AYURVEDIC Cooking for Diabetes:-
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels that result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Millions of people in Canada are suffering from diabetes today. If not managed properly, diabetes can lead to many medical complications. Diabetes is a result of faulty diet and lifestyle. It is imperative that this condition be monitored regularly and that a natural, healthy lifestyle adopted. In this workshop, we will talk about how with some simple changes, you can lead a healthy lifestyle. Also, I will provide you with ayurvedic and holistic nutrition tips on how to balance your blood sugar. I will demonstrate a few dishes which can be enjoyed by people living with Diabetes.
Cost: CA$75/person
Cost includes:-
- Participation fee
- All supplies
- 1 hour education
- cooking demo
- Yummy nutritious lunch!!!!
- Q/A session
- Recipe printouts!!!!
Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.
AYURVEDIC Cooking for Menopause:-
Menopause is a natural biological process, not a medical illness! Unfortunately for some women, physical and emotional symptoms of menopause can disrupt sleep, energy and trigger feelings of sadness and loss. If you are not in sync with your own Prakruti, menopause can be a living hell, both physically and mentally. In this workshop, we will talk about how with some simple changes, you can lead a healthy menopause. Also, I will provide you with ayurvedic and holistic nutrition tips on how to go through a healthy menopause and balance your hormones. I will demonstrate a few dishes which will help pre-menopausal, menopausal and even post menopausal women live a joyful life!
Cost: CA$75/person
Cost includes:-
- Participation fee
- All supplies
- 1 hour education
- cooking demo
- Yummy nutritious lunch!!!!
- Q/A session
- Recipe printouts!!!!
Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.
AYURVEDIC COOKING FOR THE WINTER SEASON
In this workshop, we discuss:
- Winter wellness through an Ayurvedic lens
- A brief introduction to the Doshas
- Seasonal effects on Doshas
- A diet suitable for the winter season
- Benefits of spices to boost your vitality for the winter season
- Practical Self-care rituals for maintaining a healthy body in winter
- Delicious Cooking demos for the winter season
Cost: CA$75/person
Cost includes:-
- Participation fee
- All supplies
- 1 hour education
- cooking demo
- Yummy nutritious lunch!!!!
- Q/A session
- Recipe printouts!!!!
Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.
AYURVEDIC Cooking for SPRING:-
In this workshop, we discuss:
- Spring wellness through an Ayurvedic lens
- A brief introduction to the Doshas
- Seasonal effects on Doshas
- A diet suitable for the spring season
- Benefits of spices to boost your immunity during Spring
- Practical Self-care rituals for maintaining a healthy body in Spring
- Delicious Cooking demos for the spring season
Cost: CA$75/person
Cost includes:-
- Participation fee
- All supplies
- 1 hour education
- cooking demo
- Yummy nutritious lunch!!!!
- Q/A session
- Recipe printouts!!!!
Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.
AYURVEDIC Cooking for SUMMER:-
In this workshop, we discuss:
- Summer wellness through an Ayurvedic lens
- A brief introduction to the Doshas
- Seasonal effects on Doshas
- A diet suitable for the summer season
- Benefits of spices & herbs to boost your vitality during summer
- Practical Self-care rituals for maintaining a healthy body in Summer
- Delicious Cooking demos for the summer season
Cost: CA$75/person
Cost includes:-
- Participation fee
- All supplies
- 1 hour education
- cooking demo
- Yummy nutritious lunch!!!!
- Q/A session
- Recipe printouts!!!!
Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.
AYURVEDIC Cooking for FALL:-
In this workshop, we discuss:
- Fall wellness through an Ayurvedic lens
- A brief introduction to the Doshas
- Seasonal effects on Doshas
- A diet suitable for the Fall season
- Benefits of spices to boost your vitality during fall
- Practical Self-care rituals for maintaining a healthy body in Fall
- Delicious Cooking demos for the Fall season
Cost: CA$75/person
Cost includes:-
- Participation fee
- All supplies
- 1 hour education
- cooking demo
- Yummy nutritious lunch!!!!
- Q/A session
- Recipe printouts!!!!
Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.
Basic Indian Cooking-demo- “Indian Flat breads”
- Chapatti/ Roti
- Plain Parantha
- Cauliflower-stuffed- parantha
- Fenugreek leaves-nutritious parantha
- Cucumber raita
- Mint Chutney
- How to make Ghee at home!
Cost: CA$75/person
Cost includes:-
- Participation fee
- All supplies
- Yummy nutritious lunch!!!!
- Recipe printouts!!!!
Basic Indian Cooking-demo- “Indian Curries”
- Palak- Paneer (organic spinach & cottage cheese)
- Gobi aloo
- Matar paneer
- Steamed Basmati Rice
- Chapatti/Roti (Basic Indian flatbread)
Cost: C$75/person
Cost includes:-
- Participation fee
- All supplies
- Yummy nutritious lunch!!!!
- Recipe printouts!!!!
