Nourish: An Ayurvedic Nutrition and Cooking Course

food for nourishment of body, mind, and consciousness

Food is one of the most direct ways we influence our health. What we eat becomes the substance of the body, influences digestion and energy, affects the mind, and can support or hinder our spiritual evolution.

In Ayurveda, food is much more than fuel. It is a way of connecting with Nature, honoring the gift of life and caring for the body we have been given. When we understand how food affects us individually and learn how to prepare it appropriately, we have a practical way to manage our wellbeing every day — meal by meal.

This four-week course explores Ayurvedic nutrition and cooking through both theory and practice, giving you a deeper understanding of how to use food as a tool for health, balance and conscious living.

What We'll Explore

Across four Saturday sessions, we will explore Ayurvedic principles of nutrition and diet, learn practical recipes and cooking methodology, and discuss how to apply these teachings to everyday life.

Week 1 — The Foundations of Ayurvedic Nutrition

The role of food in health, vitality and longevity
How Ayurveda understands nutrition and digestion
The relationship between food, agni and ama
The six tastes and their effects on the body and mind
Understanding what foods are appropriate for you

Week 2 — Food, Constitution & Balance

Eating according to prakriti (constitution) and vikriti (current state of imbalance)
How the qualities of food influence the doshas
Food and the mind
Understanding seasonal and environmental influences on diet
Food combinations and eating habits that support digestion
Recipes and practical application

Week 3 — Cooking for Health & Digestion

How preparation and cooking change the qualities of food
Choosing appropriate foods, spices and cooking methods
Building balanced Ayurvedic meals
Practical recipes for everyday nourishment
Adapting recipes according to individual needs

Week 4 — Making Ayurveda Practical

Creating sustainable daily eating habits
How to adapt your diet as your needs and the seasons change
Using food consciously to support body, mind and spiritual practice
Bringing Ayurvedic principles into your own kitchen
Recipes, discussion and integration

Personalized Guidance

Before the course begins, participants will complete a wellness questionnaire so I can understand the needs and interests of the group. This will allow the nutrition and cooking guidance, recipes and discussions to be tailored to the participants as much as possible.

Course Details

Saturdays, November 14 – December 5, 2026
9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Vancouver Time
4-week online course

Investment: $200

Includes:

Four live class sessions
Instructional manual
Class recordings available for one week following each session
Private WhatsApp group for questions, discussion and connection
Wellness questionnaire and group-tailored guidance

Early Bird — $150

What You'll Gain

This course is for anyone who wants to better understand how food affects their body, digestion, energy and mind, and learn how to make Ayurvedic principles practical in everyday life. No previous knowledge of Ayurveda or cooking is required and teaching will be tailored to enhance all participants education whether beginner or experienced.

Through the four weeks, you’ll gain:

A deeper understanding of Ayurvedic nutrition and how digestion influences health
An understanding of the six tastes and three gunas (qualities of nature) and how to use them to create balanced meals
Greater awareness of which foods, combinations and cooking methods are supportive for you
Practical tools for adapting your diet to your constitution, current needs and the changing seasons
Recipes and cooking techniques that make Ayurvedic principles easier to apply at home
A clearer understanding of how food can support not only physical health, but the mind and your spiritual practice

Join the Course

Complete your registration form here