Introduction to Ayurveda
Get a simple but powerful explanation of the roots, purpose and possibilities of the Ayurvedic tradition.
Ayurveda & Agni - Balanced Fire as the Key to Health
Finally solve the mystery regarding food and digestion as it pertains specifically to YOU. Explore the power and importance of agni (fire) in the ancient Vedic tradition of India and its direct role in digestive health, mental clarity and overall vitality. You'll gain understanding of the essential principles of Ayurveda including the 3 bio-physical constitutions (Vata, Pitta and Kapha), the 5 elements (Maha Bhuta), and the 6 tastes (Shad Rasa). Discover the different was in which your own fire may be imbalanced and learn simple and powerful techniques for gaining and maintaining balanced inner fire. With this ancient knowledge, you'll gain a personalized and enlivened understanding of how to keep your digestion, intellect and vitality ignited so you can adapt to the rhythms of nature and the play and tug of life.
Empowered Ayurveda: Elements, Tastes & Qualities
Learn the beautiful building blocks of Ayurveda so that you are inspired to live aligned to the rhythm and flow of life! In the West, the "doshas" (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) tend to get over-emphasized and Ayurveda becomes a stagnant and overwhelming endeavor. Understanding the classical Vedic 5 elements (Maha Bhuta), 6 tastes (Rasa) and 20 Qualities (Guna) supports you in a more enlivened understanding of the play and tug of nature and how to adapt according to season, locale, age and circumstance.
The Tripod of Ayurvedic Eating: What, When and How
One of the most common phrases I hear from Ayurveda clients is, "I don't know what to feed myself!" In this class we'll begin with an exploration your underlying fears and challenges around self-nourishment food, cooking and eating. We'll examine the Ayurvedic what, when and how of nutrition. Then, with basic Ayurvedic principles on board, we'll look at how to step into the kitchen with ease and inspiration. You'll receive a structured explanation and handout of how to prepare a diverse range of fantastic meals of using the same simple steps over and over again. Gain a better understanding of what it means to eat "Ayurvedically" - including seasonal tips and eating for your constitution.
Cooking Classes
For Individuals, Families or Small Groups
Explore simple cooking techniques & gain several recipes with variations to Ayurved-ify your kitchen and your table. Get specialized instruction that meets you where you and your taste buds are now. You'll get to handpick recipes based on you and your family - from from breakfast to dinner to dessert!
Ayurveda is declared to be eternal, because it has no beginning, because it deals with such things that are inherent in nature and because the nature of matter is eternal.” – Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 30.27