# 6 Achieving Balance: A2-Day
Ayurvedic Workshop
lecture and hands-on cooking class
Born in India millennia ago, Ayurveda is one of the oldest prevention-oriented
systems of health care which offers a complete way of life and a
finely-tuned system of natural medicine based on harmony and balance.
Guided by Chef and Ayurveda instructor, Richard LaMarita, participants
in this fascinating class will spend mornings exploring the fundamental
principles of Ayurveda through lecture and interactive discussions
on topics including consciousness, mind/body health, the theory
of food and digestion, balanced menu-planning, cooking techniques,
and identification of the various doshas(body types). Each afternoon,
we will bring our new knowledge into the kitchen to prepare a delectable,
carefully-balanced meal which we will sit down to enjoy together.
Menus include one traditional Indian repast plus one modern Italian
meal powered by this ancient wisdom. We will conclude with a session
about understanding nature's daily and seasonal cycles and learn
specific practices on how to maintain balance during the fall and
winter months. Whether you are a new student of Ayurveda, a seasoned
practitioner, or simply curious about what this "science of
life" might offer you, we hope you will join us for this very
special 2-day workshop.
Day 1:
Banana Date Lassi; Curried Corn Pakoras; Grilled Seitan Tikka;
Goan-Style Green Beans; Chole; Spicy Tomato Chutney; Chapatis; andIndian
Rice Pudding. (Some organic dairy will be used in this menu.)
Day 2:
Two Kinds of Bruschetta: Avocado & Caramelized Onions and
Rosemary White Bean Spread with Tomato & Arugula; Mediterranean
Gazpacho; Pizzoccheri Primavera; and Fruit Kanten Parfait.
2 Saturdays, September 13 & 20, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (1-hour
lunch break on your own)
Instructor: Richard LaMarita
Fee: $325; Two People: $630
