Lalitha
Date : Dec 28th 2010
Venue : WWP
Timings : 6:00-9:00pm
Contact : 908-217-1659
Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge. Knowledge of Life is Ayurveda. Ayurveda has three main focuses: healing, prevention and health care. Ayurveda categorizes food into three categories: Satvic, Rajasic and Tamasic. These types of foods have different effects on the body and the mind.
This two-hour, thirty minutes class teaches you the basics of Ayurveda and how to apply them to cooking. You will learn to use vegetables, fruits, spices and herbs for healthy digestion and elimination of toxins. In a short time you will see the relationship between the food we consume and the effects on our state of mind.
Be a part of this enlightening workshop and you will definitely have some food for thought!
Benefits of Ayurvedic cooking
* A sense of wellbeing.
* Increased energy.
* Freedom from depression and anxiety.
* Enhances the body’s natural healing process.
* Maintains a healthy mind and body.
The workshop fee is $65 payable by Cash or Check at the venue, which includes the ingredients for the workshop and dinner.
About the Instructor:
Divya Kanchibhotla, is a meditation and yoga instructor with the Art of Living Foundation. A scientist by profession, she now travels nationally teaching yoga and meditation. Her interest in Ayurveda sparks from her passion for holistic living and exploring the connection between our breath, food habits, body and mind. She has cooked and planned menus for numerous meditation retreats with 20-40 members over the last 4 years.
Here is a small piece about our classes Cook yourself into a more well-balanced life through Ayurveda
More about Ayurveda on the Art of Living website
