the ayurvedic kitchen

Level 1 Foundational Cooking Course

The Ayurvedic Kitchen Course is a 4-week nourishing cooking immersion that dives into the foundational principles of Ayurvedic food and nutrition. Join Julie Bernier of True Ayurveda and Claire Ragozzino of Vidya Living for an exploration of Ayurvedic cooking and eating.

Part lecture and discussion, part interactive cooking class—each week progressively builds on the previous learning theme, so you take away knowledge of not only how to prepare a recipe, but a deeper understanding of how to nourish your body.

You’ll learn Ayurvedic concepts alongside staple recipes, while also expanding your repertoire with versatile real-food formulas for building balanced meals and adapting dishes to meet your bodies’ needs. We want to teach you how we cook and feed ourselves practically each day, using Ayurvedic wisdom while meeting a modern-day lifestyle.

We offer two courses, a Level 1 and Level 2. This course is the first of our two levels and provides an introductory foundation to Ayurvedic kitchen skills and practice.

What to expect

We want to teach you how we cook and feed ourselves practically each day, using Ayurvedic wisdom while meeting a modern-day lifestyle.

Our cooking classes are all hosted live via Zoom and recorded to watch at your own pace. We gather as a group—in our own kitchens—and cook “side-by-side”. As we demo how to make each dish, you’ll be cooking alongside us while walking you through the process each step of the way. This is truly a hands-on immersion where you get a chance to practice and ask your questions as we move along through the recipes and learning topics. At the end of each class, you’ll sit down finished dishes to enjoy. You’ll not only learn the techniques, but you’ll get to taste and experience this nourishing food and build your confidence in the kitchen along the way. Classes are 3.5 hours long.

As part of the class, you’ll receive access to our exclusive course platform where you’ll find the class recipes, shopping list, prep tips, and information to prepare you for the class.

You’ll walk away from this Level 1 Foundations course with a solid understanding of the five elements, the six tastes, the maha gunas and how to build a balanced meal that nourishes your body’s unique needs.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE

IMMERSIVE COOKING CLASSES

This course includes four recorded cooking classes with Julie & Claire. Cook with us “side-by-side” from the comfort of your home. All classes have been previously recorded and are available to watch at your own pace.

Comprehensive Course Platform

Receive access to our comprehensive ecourse platform with week-by-week learning chapters, class video recordings and supporting course materials. Return to the platform at your own pace to share questions, review recordings and download worksheets.

AYURVEDIC KITCHEN RECIPE BOOKLET

We cover over 16 recipes together during our course, and provide you with a detailed recipe ebook with over 22 vegetarian recipes with beautiful photography, menu planning charts and an Ayurvedic pantry guide.

Learning Support

Each lesson includes detailed shopping lists with prep tips to prepare for our live cooking classes. We also host a group forum to answer all your questions as you cook.

Testimonials

"I have been a student of Ayurveda for many years and none of my previous teachers have made the Ayurvedic diet principles quite as easy to grasp for real life application like Claire and Julie have in this course! Each of these beautiful women move through the kitchen with such grace. It was a pleasure to learn from them! The simple fact that I was able to follow the course via recording gave me the ability to carve out these three hours per week for myself to study and cook a nourishing meal. The recipes were easy to make and I will definitely be adding a few of them into my rotation! Thank you, Julie and Claire!!"

"I loved this course and how well organized it was. Claire and Julie are like good friends hanging out with me in my kitchen as I learned to make delicious meals using the science of Ayurveda. They are knowledgeable and very authentic. It opened up in me a new understanding of how to.choose ingredients for health. I learned new cooking skills and loved the meals we made. I've already referred my friends to their next course and I plan to attend their follow up sessions."

"This course streams into your life-force and fuels you with deep inspiration to nourish and nurture yourself in practical and simple ways. Your days in the kitchen will never be the same again! I loved all the knowledge and the very simple recipes...and the little tips along the way. So much fun with two fabulous healing cooks."

"This was my first time working with Julie and Claire, as well as my first online cooking class experience, that was not a demonstration. I thoroughly enjoyed the instruction of Ayurveda cooking, cooking along with the group and sharing the finished meal. I have been cooking Ayurvedic dishes for several years but didn't understand how to combine dishes for a complete meal. I much more confident planning meals and find myself stopping to check what my body needs before throwing spices in a pot. Thank you for a wonderful experience!"

Amazing - loved every minute of it! Learning about the magic and power of ghee was such a revelation...unexpectedly life-changing actually. I will always make my own ghee from now on. I especially appreciated the simplicity of the recipes. You skilfully wove together Ayurvedic nutrition and philosophy, with flavour depth, taste balance, and practical modern application. It was a rich and multilayered learning experience, but felt light, fun and easy. I am so inspired to keep learning, more of this please!"

“This incredible duet was the confidence needed to accept and create what was always in me. Their knowledge, passion, and faith in Ancient Ayurveda cooking wisdom and lifestyle encompassed a vast amount of usable information. They included the versatility to immediately implement this into my original food choices and lifestyle. My before meal prayer will always include thanks to these two culinary gems of Ayurveda.”

"I really loved learning about the practical, everyday approach and implementations of Ayurveda. You two really made the classes personal and it felt like we were invited into the kitchens of friends. You shared some of your favourite, simple Ayurvedic recipes, how you both eat on a daily basis, and so many interesting little stories and anecdotes. It really allowed me to see how Ayurveda can profoundly nourish and balance us and can act as an antidote to modern lifestyles. This course helped me to begin a fuller integration of Ayurveda in my daily meal planning and preparation. The approach was soulful, intuitive, and down to earth, making the application of Ayurvedic balance and the six tastes feel simple and accessible."

Do I need previous experience with ayurveda or cooking?

All experience levels are welcome—including those brand new to Ayurveda and cooking. This course is designed to be accessible for all, no matter your skill or experience level.

DO I NEED ANY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT?

We’ll give you specific week-by-week equipment lists, and you likely already have it all in your kitchen. Here’s what we’ll be using:

Stovetop – no oven needed
2 small pots with lids
10” or bigger sauté, cast iron or frying pan
Cutting board
A sharp knife
Rolling pin
Mortar and pestle or coffee grinder for spice grinding
Cooking spoons
Mixing bowls
Small/large sieves
High-Speed Blender

What if I can't attend live?

No problem! All content as been previously recorded and made available online to watch and learn at your own pace. When you sign up for the Level 1 course, you get immediate life-time access to download the content. As for your questions, ask away in the course forum, Claire and Julie respond within 24 hours.

What’s your refund policy?

All sales are final. No refunds will be given after purchase.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

We host our course and sign ups through Teachable. You can pay directly using a credit card or bank account of your choice, Teachable works through Paypal and Stripe for domestic and international transactions. You can sign up for our individuals courses or sign up for the Level 1 & 2 bundle at a discount.

DO YOU OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS?

Yes, we offer partial scholarships for students in need of financial assistance. To apply, please contact Claire directly here.

the ayurvedic kitchen

Level 2 Kitchen Intuition Cooking Course

Our Kitchen Intuition Course builds upon the foundational principles of Ayurvedic cooking and nutrition that we teach in our Level 1 course. This 4-week live cooking immersion will go deeper into cultivating your intuition in the kitchen so that you know what to cook according to your doshic imbalances. Together, we will discuss stages of life, climates, seasons, special needs and the passages of time that influence your body and mind. You’ll learn how to identify signs and symptoms of imbalance, and how to plan and cook meals to keep you in good health.

Part lecture and discussion, part interactive cooking class—each week we will explore how to use specific foods and cooking methods to balance Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Rather than eating for your body type, you’ll learn how to properly apply these different diets according to what your body needs. Whether you’re new to cooking or a seasoned chef, this course teaches you how to think about food in a whole new way.

We offer two courses, a Level 1 and Level 2. This Level 2 course will be held live in Fall 2022. Join us live in the kitchen or watch the recordings at your own pace.

What to expect

Learn how to cook for your unique needs through the changing seasons, stages of life and passages of time that influence your body and mind.

Every Saturday you’ll join us via Zoom where we’ll gather as a group—in our own kitchens. As we demo how to make each dish, you’ll be cooking alongside us while walking you through the process each step of the way. This is truly a hands-on immersion where you get a chance to practice with us live and ask your questions as we move along through the recipes and learning topics. At the end of each class, we’ll have finished dishes to sit down with and enjoy together. You’ll not only learn the techniques, but you’ll get to taste and experience this nourishing food and build your confidence in the kitchen along the way. We’ll also explore the weeks’ themes through lecture and discussion within each session. Live classes are 3 hours, including time Q&A at the end as we share our meal together.

As part of the course, you’ll receive access to our exclusive course platform where you’ll find shopping lists, prep tips, and information to prepare you for each week’s class. After each live session, the video recording will be posted in the course platform to review. You’ll have an additional three months after the end of the course to access all course recordings and download course materials if you can’t join the group live.

LIVE CLASS DATES

Saturdays from 9am-12pmPT

Fall 2022 – Dates Coming Soon!

Testimonials

As a nutritional chef with a heart and soul heavily influenced by Ayurveda principles, I still find it challenging within myself to remember that food is not bad. I always thought Ayurveda was much stricter, which deterred me from wanting to learn more. Claire and Julie did such a great job at reminding us that the path of health is not black and white, which I really appreciated. Real humans, real talk, real food, and so much fun. I will definitely take this course again.

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course! I learned so much about herbs and spices and how they can stoke or calm the digestive fire! I loved eating everything we crafted. Loved the smells and how my body felt after eating the meals we made. I will be making these dishes over and over!! Thank you Claire and Julie for sharing you wisdom!!"

The course was a wonderful, sattvic experience. My partner and I enjoyed the meals so much, that we re-cooked them already several times. Event hough I already have had experience with Ayurvedic cooking, I gained a lot from this course and recommend it to everyone - no matter if one is an absolute beginner or not. You clearly put so much love, effort and time into the immerson and therefore we believe you made it perfect for everyone to follow through. It was an additional bonus that you immediately responded to any questions, not only during class, but also on the online class platform. We enjoyed the cooking sessions with you so much and looked forward to it every week. Both my partner and I felt really refreshed after every cooking session. We absolutely loved your energy, how you remained in your center throughout the course, how you kept your and the groups energy up the whole time. Looking forwards to more cooking courses with you.

“Thank you, Julie & Claire! What a beautiful gathering. Everything was beyond, beyond delicious & meditative. So interesting how six months into this Ayurvedic path & cooking with you two, I've gone from thinking Yikes! I can't cook like this & be a working mom to Oh Yeah! I'm doin' this new life that's giving life & how was there ever another way?! I was completely feeling in the zone with you two. So much gratitude!”

Claire and Julie are simply amazing at teaching and guiding students into the wonderful world of Ayurvedic cooking. They deep dive into the recipes and ingredients with stories, experiences, and humor. You walk away learning so much more than a recipe.....Highly recommend!

Claire & Julie invite you into their kitchens, sharing their vast knowledge of Ayurveda and Ayurvedic cooking. A beautiful way to learn and engage within a like-minded community. If you are a beginner or experienced cook you will benefit. The handouts are well organized, descriptive, and easy to follow you A beautiful way to connect with others, learn new recipes and techniques and best of all share a meal together.

Thank you so much, Julie and Claire, The course is wonderful! I love the great charts and handouts to review and clarify Ayurvedic concepts. The discussions prior to cooking are full of information and the cooking is so fun! What a way to spend my Saturday afternoons during the winter. I've gained some basic concepts, have a deeper knowledge, and feel free to be more creative with Ayurvedic cooking. Bravo!. Looking forward to another great cooking class. Thanks again!

CAN I TAKE LEVEL 2 IF I HAVEN'T DONE LEVEL 1 YET?

All Level 1 alumni and new students are welcome to join this new course. We strongly recommend taking our Level 1 program first. We’ll be building on the complex Ayurvedic concepts that we’ve covered in Level 1 and want to ensure you are comfortable with the terminology and practices before joining us for Level 2. To make this accessible, you can now purchase Level 1 & 2 together as a bundle and save $250!

Do I need previous experience with ayurveda or cooking?

All experience levels are welcome—including those brand new to Ayurveda and cooking. This course is designed to be accessible for all, no matter your skill or experience level.

DO I NEED ANY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT?

We’ll give you specific week-by-week equipment lists, and you likely already have it all in your kitchen. Here’s what we’ll be using:

Stovetop – no oven needed
2 small pots with lids
10” or bigger sauté, cast iron or frying pan
Cutting board
A sharp knife
Rolling pin
Mortar and pestle or coffee grinder for spice grinding
Cooking spoons
Mixing bowls
Small/large sieves
High-Speed Blender

What if I can't attend live?

No problem; this is the case for many of our students who join from other parts of the world. The recordings will be uploaded to the course platform within 24 hours so you can watch them when you have time. You’ll have access to all class recordings for the duration of the course and 3 months thereafter. As for your questions, you can email them to us and we’ll address them in the live classes.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURSE?

We encourage you to join us live for our Level 2 classes. You’ll have three additional months to watch the recordings after the program ends. If you purchased the Level 1 & 2 bundle, you will be able to download the Level 1 recordings to watch anytime at your convenience.

What’s your refund policy?

Full refunds are available within 30 days of purchasing the Level 2 course. Once course access opens, there will be no refunds of any kind. Level 1 is non-refundable.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

DO YOU OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS?

Yes, we offer partial scholarships for students in need of financial assistance. To apply, please contact Claire directly here.

SEASONAL COOKING CLASSES

In addition to our four-week cooking immersions, we also offer a series of seasonal cooking classes to explore Ayurvedic eating through the seasons. Part lecture and discussion, part interactive cooking—our seasonal series is designed to teach you Ayurvedic concepts alongside nourishing, everyday vegetarian recipes. We’ve bundled up all four seasons! Get instant access to four seasons of cooking classes and delicious seasonal menus. Each class is 3.5 hours, covering seasonal nutrition through the Ayurvedic lens and fun menus to bring the concepts to live. You’ll learn to cook over 25 recipes in this series of hands-on cooking classes.

Cook through the Seasons – Get the Bundle!

YOUR TEACHERS

Julie Bernier

Julie Bernier helps women to bring their bodies back into balance, whether they’re struggling with hormonal imbalances, period problems, digestive troubles, skin conditions, anxiety, depression, preparing for or recovering from giving birth, or any other dis-ease. This holistic approach to individualized wellness is rooted in ayurveda: a holistic system of healing from ancient India. Julie is a registered Ayurvedic Practitioner and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) as well as a Certified Massage Therapist. She studied each of these modalities in the US and straight from the source in India.

Follow Julie:
www.trueayurveda.com
www.instagram.com/juliebernier

Claire Ragozzino

Claire Ragozzino is a certified yoga instructor and Ayurvedic counselor with a background in holistic nutrition and natural cooking. Her work is dedicated to bringing yoga, Ayurveda, and nutrition to a modern lifestyle. She is the author of the popular site, Vidya Living, and also writes and photographs for online and print publications surrounding topics of food, culture, and our relationship to nature. Her first book, Living Ayurveda, published with Roost Books, offers a comprehensive Ayurvedic cookbook and lifestyle guide. Claire works with clients around the globe and leads immersive workshops and retreats.

Follow Claire:
www.vidyaliving.com
www.instagram.com/claireragz

the ayurvedic kitchen

What to expect