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Do I need any cooking experience to join?
None at all. This course is designed for everyone, whether you cook every day or rarely step into the kitchen. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to learn.
Do I need to know anything about Ayurveda?
No prior knowledge is required. Ayurvedic concepts are introduced in a clear and accessible way throughout the course. You'll leave with a solid foundation.
What does a typical session look like?
Each day combines live cooking demonstrations with focused discussions on Ayurvedic principles, body constitution, and how food affects your health and energy. Sessions run 3 to 4 hours.
Is this course suitable for people with food allergies or sensitivities?
Yes. The course specifically covers healthy ingredient substitutes and how to adapt recipes and eating patterns to suit your individual needs and constitution.
Will I receive a personalized plan?
Yes. Part of the course involves understanding your unique body constitution (Prakriti), and you'll receive guidance on a personalized diet approach that suits you.
What is the cost and what's included?
The course fee is $395 and covers all four days of instruction, cooking demonstrations, and course materials. You can contact your local organizer for specifics about your city's session.
How do I register?
You can register here, or find your city in the schedule above and reach out to the local organizer directly. They can confirm availability, share registration details, and answer any questions.
What if my city isn't listed?
New locations may be added throughout the season. Check back for updates or contact your nearest Art of Living center to express interest in a future course in your area.
Food can do more than fill you up.
Most of us know we should eat better. But between busy schedules, conflicting advice, and food that doesn't always make us feel good, it's hard to know where to start.
The Holistic Cooking Course gives you a practical, grounded path forward.
Over four days, you'll learn to cook wholesome meals using Ayurvedic principles, the 5,000-year-old science of health and balance that treats food as medicine, energy, and joy.
This isn't about restriction or complicated routines. It's about understanding how food works for your body, and walking away with simple knowledge and techniques you'll actually use.
What you'll learn and experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Holistic Cooking Course
Eat Smart. Cook Easy. Feel Amazing.
Open to all
A 4-day in-person course that blends practical cooking and plant-based food with the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda, so you can nourish your body, boost your energy, and rediscover your joy of food.
$395
Healthy · Wholesome · Tasty
New to the course? Start here - free.
Join us for a complimentary intro session to get a taste of what the Holistic Cooking Course is all about.
Sessions combine live cooking demonstrations with essential knowledge you can apply right away.
This is more than just a cooking class.
Most cooking classes teach you recipes. This course teaches you principles, so every meal you cook from here on can be healthier, more intentional, and more satisfying.
Practical cooking meets ancient wisdom
You'll learn directly through live demonstrations, not just theory. Ayurvedic knowledge is introduced in a clear, modern way that's easy to understand and actually put into practice.
Personalized to you
One size never fits all with food. You'll discover your body's unique constitution and learn what eating patterns genuinely support your health and energy.
The food–mind connection
One size never fits all with food. You'll discover your body's unique constitution and learn what eating patterns genuinely support your health and energy.
Simple methods for real life
The techniques taught here - including oil-free cooking, natural substitutes, and understanding food compatibility - are designed to work in your actual kitchen, without special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients.
Joyful, not restrictive
This course approaches health through abundance, not elimination. You'll come away with more options, more confidence, and a genuinely different relationship with food.
The Holistic Cooking Course is coming to cities across the US in Spring 2026. Find the location closest to you and register here, or reach out to the local organizer if you have questions.
Course details at a glance
• Format: in-person • Commitment: 3-4 hours daily for 4 days
• Eligibility: Open to all (no prior experience required)
• Course fees: $395
Ready to transform your relationship with food?
Join us to learn, cook, and rediscover food as a path to health, energy, and joy.
About the Instructor
Kaushani Desai is a celebrated holistic cooking consultant and international instructor with over 20 years of experience. She has conducted 500+ programs across 40+ countries, sharing a unique blend of Ayurvedic wisdom, modern nutrition, and global culinary techniques.
A faculty member at Sri Sri Wellbeing, author of Sattva: The Ayurvedic Cookbook, and host of the Sattva Cook Show, Kaushani has inspired thousands worldwide through workshops, retreats, and talks. Her mission is to transform lives through food that heals, nourishes, and elevates.
Is this course for you?
This course is designed for everyday people, not professional chefs or wellness experts. You don't need any prior experience with Ayurveda or cooking.
If any of the following sounds like you, you're in the right place:
- • You love cooking and want to bring more intention and nourishment to your meals
• You're trying to eat healthier but aren't sure where to start - • You have food sensitivities and want practical, natural guidance
• You're looking to manage your weight without deprivation or extreme diets
• You want more energy and clearer focus throughout your day
• You're curious about Ayurveda but new to it, and want something grounded and accessible
• You want to feel better in your body, naturally and sustainably
No background in Ayurveda or cooking expertise is required. All you have to bring is your curiosity.
Cooking & Techniques
- Ayurvedic and holistic cooking methods (hands-on and practical)
- Innovative techniques like oil-free cooking and yeast-free bread baking
- Healthy ingredient substitutes that don't compromise on taste
Tips for avoiding incompatible food combinations - Tips for avoiding incompatible food combinations
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60%
Food, Body & Mind
- Your body constitution and how to eat for your unique type
- The three Gunas and how they show up in the food you eat
- The six tastes in Ayurveda and how they affect your health and mood
- Foods that boost immunity and prana, your body's vital life force
- The subtle but powerful connection between what you eat and how you feel
60%
Daily Life & Personalization
- Personalized diet guidance suited to your constitution
- Seasonal and locally-grounded food choices for better energy
- Practical guidance you can immediately integrate into your everyday cooking
• Format: in-person
• Commitment: 3-4 hours daily for 4 days
• Eligibility: Open to all
(no prior experience required)
• Course fees: $395
In-person
4 days · 3–4 hrs/day
