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The Art of Nourishment

A Foundational Course in Ayurvedic Cooking

Learn the foundational 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.​

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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You will learn, how to...

✅ 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, applying Ayurvedic principles and listening to your body’s needs

 

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

What's included

  • 6 modules divided into several chapters (see curriculum)

  • Recorded videos for each module

  • Downloadable material for each module incl. charts, templates, recipes, ideas and inspiration

  • Q&A

  • Cooking demonstrations

  • Insights from an experienced Ayurvedic retreat chef

Bonus Material:

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  • Meal planning templates

  • A guide to conscious cooking & mindful eating

  • Seasonal recipe inspiration

  • Digestive support tips

Full Course Curriculum

Join the Waitlist

As the first round of the Art of Nourishment is currently running, you can join the waiting list in order to get early access to the self-paced experience of the course:​​

Live classes first cohort:
Sunday, March 8th – 11 am CET
Sunday, March 15th – 11 am CET
Sunday, March 22nd – 11 am CET

Wednesday, April 1st – 6 pm CET
Wednesday, April 8th – 6 pm CET
Sunday, April 19th – 11 am CET

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Check your time zone here

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Each live class will be around 75-90 minutes, incl. time for individual questions.

If you can't make it live, you can send me your questions and I'll answer them directly to you.

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Recordings and additional recorded videos will be available.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction and Foundations of Ayurveda​

  • Foundations of Ayurveda

  • The 20 qualities in the context of nutrition

  • The 5 Elements

  • The Doshas

Module 2: Digestive Principles, Natural Rhythms and the Ayurvedic Clock

  • The power of Agni (digestive fire) and how to support your digestion

  • Daily routines and natural rhythms in Ayurveda

  • Signs of imbalance

Module 3: Managing Energy in the Kitchen, Kitchen Organization

  • Learn about Mahagunas and their impact

  • How to organize your kitchen 

  • Mindful cooking & eating

  • Kitchen tools 

Module 4: Ayurvedic Nutrition: Plan and Create Balanced Meals

  • Learn how to structure your meals

  • Balanced meals

  • Explore the six tastes (shad rasa)

  • How to use spices

  • Food combinations

  • Food preparation methods

Module 5: Staples in the Kitchen, Healthy Habits, and Practical Tips

  • Key kitchen staples for everyday cooking

  • How to approach food intolerances

  • Learn healthy habits, time-saving hacks, and tricks for meal preparation

  • Explore strategies for eating healthy on the go

  • Meal planning practice

Module 6: Moving Through the Seasons & Support Vitality

  • Learn to balance doshas through food and lifestyle choices

  • Understand how to interpret and respond to your body’s needs throughout the year and different cycles of life

  • Explore practices and foods that support vitality and immunity

  • Learn to use food as medicine, creating balance and vitality in your life

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.

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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.

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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."

– Myra Lewin, founder of Hale Pule

FAQ

I am not following a vegetarian diet, is this course for me?

Yes, absolutely. You will learn about how to combine and prepare food for optimal health and if you eat meat and fish, this is absolutely fine. While the recipes provided will be vegetarian, you can adapt them accordingly. The key is to learn the principles and understand the qualities of each ingredient in order to prepare balanced meals for yourself and others.

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Do I need to have prior experience with Ayurveda or cooking?

Whether you're just starting your journey with Ayurveda and cooking or looking to deepen your knowledge, this course is created to meet you where you are.

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Do I need to have special equipment?

Absolutely not. While traveling and adapting to new kitchens all the time, I have learnt to work with very little. If you have a stovetop, a couple of pots with lid, a cutting board and a knife, as well as some bowls and cooking spoons, you are good to go. Additional items can be great, but not necessary. It is absolutely possible to create nourishing, wholesome meals even while camping. We will speak about equipment, tips and tricks throughout the course.

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Is this suitable for someone whose family is not into Ayurveda or healthy eating?

With kids it's mostly about getting them curious and involving into the food preparation process. Once you take the pressure off and let them try, they will appreciate some of the healthier alternatives. With adults, it's their responsibility. You can offer alternatives, but it's not up to you to change their habits. Once they start feeling the difference in their body, they will appreciate it more. And don't forget to take one step at a time... :-)

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I would love to join but can't make it to the live classes. Will you offer another round in the future?

This is the only cohort where I’ll be teaching it live. In future, it will be offered as a self-paced experience.

However, the live sessions are recorded, and many participants prefer to work with them in their own time. You will still have access to me for guidance and questions as you integrate the material. If depth and 1:1 support matter to you, this is the round to join.

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