The Art of Nourishment

A Foundational Course in Ayurvedic Cooking

Learn the basic principles and elements of Ayurvedic cooking.

This in-depth course will teach you how to nourish your body with intention and how to prepare balanced meals for yourself and others.

It includes practical application on a day-to-day basis, recipe guidance, lifestyle integration, community support, live sessions and detailed materials.

Across six comprehensive modules, you will be guided through the foundations of Ayurvedic nutrition, food preparation and eating habits.

Each module builds on the previous one, allowing you to learn not only how to plan and prepare Ayurvedic meals but also how to support and nourish your body more deeply.

You will learn how to apply Ayurvedic principles and gain understanding on how to prepare balanced meals and adapting dishes to suit your individual needs. You will understand how to use food as medicine, creating balance and vitality in your life through food.

As an Ayurvedic retreat chef with more than 5 years of work experience, I aim to share an everyday approach to cooking and nourishment, grounded in Ayurvedic tradition.

What you will learn:

✅ Foundations of Ayurveda, five elements, digestive principles and daily rhythms

✅ Energy management in the kitchen, kitchen tools and mindful kitchen organization

✅ How to build balanced meals for all doshas, including the six tastes and the right food combinations

✅ Kitchen staples, time-saving tips, and eating well on the go + meal planning practice

✅ Seasonal dosha balancing and listening to your body’s needs

✅ Nourish Ojas to boost vitality, immunity, and overall wellbeing

What's included

6 Live Classes + Recordings
Downloadable material for each module incl. charts, Ayurvedic staples, recipes, ideas and inspiration
Q&A and personal guidance
WhatsApp group (exclusive for first group)
Prerecorded cooking demonstrations
A Guide to Conscious Cooking
Insights from an experienced Ayurvedic retreat chef

Bonus Material:

Step by Step Full Moon Ghee Tutorial
Meal Plan Template
Tipps for Digestive Health

Course Curriculum will be published soon

Get Your Early Access

As a founding member, you can join the course at a special reduced rate. Modules are released gradually, one week at a time, and once the course is complete, you’ll have full access to all materials.

Unlike standard on-demand courses, this experience gives you the chance to ask questions, connect with others, and engage in live sessions throughout the journey.

Course fee:

Founding member price: 249€

Spots at reduced price are limited and will increase after March 1st.

Live Classes:
Sunday, March 1st – 11 am CET
Sunday, March 8th – 11 am CET
Sunday, March 15th – 11 am CET
Sunday, March 22nd – 11 am CET
Wednesday, April 8th – 6 pm CET
Wednesday, April 15th – 6 pm CET

Check your time zone here

Each live class will be around 90 minutes, depending on how many questions there are.

Replays will be available.

Meet the teacher
Alena Ringelmann

Certified Ayurvedic Health Advisor and Ayurvedic chef.

Studying Ayuveda since 2016.

Over the past five years, I’ve cooked at more than 50 retreats across Europe, taking on a wide range of roles, from kitchen apprentice to leader, and thriving in solo gigs that challenged me to wear many hats.

Each experience taught me not just how to run a kitchen, but how to create nourishing meals that truly support people’s wellbeing.

After every retreat, participants would ask me about my recipes, eager to take home as much inspiration as they could. What they didn’t realize is that Ayurvedic cooking is so much more than following recipes.

Through this course, I hope to inspire you to rethink your approach to cooking and eating, to spark joy, and to see food as medicine.

"Alena cooked for my group in August 2025 and did a beautiful job. It was particularly commendable as the location was quite challenging. She was able to innovate and shift to a difficult environment, still resulting in beautiful nourishing meals in a timely manner. It was an excellent outcome."