Ayurvedic Nutrition & Vedic Cooking
About This Course
Course Overview
In Ayurveda, food is considered the first medicine. The Rishis developed an elaborate science of nutrition (Ahara Vidhi) that considers not just what we eat, but how, when, and in what state of mind we eat. This course teaches you to prepare meals that nourish body, mind, and spirit.
What You Will Learn
• Rasa Shastra: Understanding the six tastes and their effects on Doshas
• Sattvic Cooking: Principles and recipes for pure, balanced meals
• Spice Medicine Cabinet: Healing properties of turmeric, cumin, fennel, ginger, and more
• Seasonal Eating: Adapting your diet according to Ritucharya
• Therapeutic Recipes: Kitchari, Kashayam, Churnas, and healing drinks
• Fasting Science: Understanding Upavasa (fasting) as per Vedic tradition
Practical Format
Each week features a live cooking demonstration, recipe practice, and theory on the Ayurvedic science behind each dish.
What You'll Learn
- ✔ Prepare a variety of Sattvic meals for daily nourishment
- ✔ Understand and apply the six Rasas for doshic balance
- ✔ Use common kitchen spices as preventive and therapeutic medicine
- ✔ Design seasonal meal plans aligned with Ritucharya principles
- ✔ Prepare traditional Ayurvedic preparations like Kitchari, Kashayam, and Churnas
Skills You'll Gain
Your Teacher
Vaidya Krishnan
Ayurvedic Nutrition & Herbal Medicine Specialist
Vaidya Krishnan is an Ayurvedic nutritionist and herbal medicine expert dedicated to reviving authentic Vedic dietary practices. He designs customized Ahara (diet) plans based on Prakriti, seasonal rhythms (Ritucharya), and doshic balance, and is passionate about preserving the knowledge of medicinal herbs from the Rishi tradition.