About the Course
Discover the vital role of food in achieving balance and wellness through the wisdom of Ayurveda. This course introduces the basic understanding of Ayurvedic nutrition, including the six tastes (Rasa), the importance of seasonal and constitution-based eating, and the role of digestion (Agni) in overall health. Participants will learn how to identify foods that support their unique constitution (Prakriti) and create personalized meal plans grounded in Ayurvedic principles. This course is ideal for anyone seeking an understanding of holistic nutrition and using food as a medicine for long-term vitality and harmony.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the foundational principles of Ayurvedic nutrition, including the concept of food as medicine.
- Learn the role of the six tastes (Rasa) in meal planning and how they influence digestion and balance.
- Understand the connection between digestion (Agni), gut health, and overall well-being in Ayurveda.
- Identify foods that align with the body’s constitution (Prakriti)
- Develop the ability to create personalized meal plans that support health, vitality, and dosha balance.
Course Length: 20 HRS
Ayurvedic Nutrition and Meal Planning
online self-paced
Discover the vital role of food in achieving balance and wellness through the wisdom of Ayurveda. This course introduces the basic understanding of Ayurvedic nutrition, including the importance of seasonal and constitution-based eating.
About the Course
Discover the vital role of food in achieving balance and wellness through the wisdom of Ayurveda. This course introduces the basic understanding of Ayurvedic nutrition, including the six tastes (Rasa), the importance of seasonal and constitution-based eating, and the role of digestion (Agni) in overall health. Participants will learn how to identify foods that support their unique constitution (Prakriti) and create personalized meal plans grounded in Ayurvedic principles. This course is ideal for anyone seeking an understanding of holistic nutrition and using food as a medicine for long-term vitality and harmony.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the foundational principles of Ayurvedic nutrition, including the concept of food as medicine.
- Learn the role of the six tastes (Rasa) in meal planning and how they influence digestion and balance.
- Understand the connection between digestion (Agni), gut health, and overall well-being in Ayurveda.
- Identify foods that align with the body’s constitution (Prakriti)
- Develop the ability to create personalized meal plans that support health, vitality, and dosha balance.
One-time Purchase
$300.00
Course Modules:
1: Intro to Ahara (Food Substances)
2: Eight Rules Governing Healthy Diet
3: Agni (Digestive Fire) and Ahara Rasa (Nutritive Essence of Food)
4: Introduction to Shat Rasa (Six Tastes)
5: Introduction to Gunas (Qualities)
6: Introduction to Vipaka (Post-Digestive Effect) and Virya (Potency)
7: Spices and Culinary Herbs
8: Diet for Vata Predominant Constitution
9: Diet for Pitta Predominant Constitution
10: Diet for Kapha Predominant Constitution
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 20hrs of course material
- 180 days to complete course
- Certificate of completion
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