Private Ayurvedic Cooking Classes
Learn, cook, and connect while creating nourishing, delicious meals together.
Schedule your private class and bring the wisdom of Ayurveda into your kitchen.
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90-Minute Private Ayurvedic Cooking Classes
Up to 4 participants · In-person · Coconut Grove & Coral Gables
Experience hands-on, personalized instruction in the comfort of your home. Each 90-minute private class is designed for small groups (up to four participants), allowing plenty of time for learning, questions, and meaningful connection. Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and schedule a session to deepen your knowledge of Ayurvedic cooking while preparing nourishing, delicious meals together.
Cooking Basics
In this foundational class, you’ll explore the core principles of Ayurvedic cuisine and learn how to balance the three doshas, the six tastes, and the three gunas to support vitality, immunity, and overall well-being. We’ll discuss how the qualities of food influence the body, mind, and emotions, and how to design meals with specific healing and rejuvenating intentions. You’ll also receive practical guidance on sourcing quality ingredients, setting up your kitchen, and selecting essential tools. This class is perfect for anyone ready to build confidence in the kitchen while embracing the wisdom of Ayurveda. Schedule your private lesson and start cooking with purpose.
Home Remedies: Teas, Broths, and Soups for Healing
In this comforting and practical class, you’ll learn how to prepare medicinal herbal teas, nourishing broths, and simple Ayurvedic remedies to support immunity and recovery during cold and flu season. We’ll explore the art of blending herbs and spices to create healing infusions, along with traditional preparations such as turmeric milk, ginger-honey blends, and herbal steam inhalations. You’ll gain practical skills and ancient insights to care for yourself and your loved ones naturally. Join me for this empowering session and bring the healing power of your kitchen to life.
Spring Season: Cooking for Renewal and Detox
Celebrate the energy of the spring equinox with a class dedicated to seasonal cleansing and renewal. You’ll learn how to support liver health and gentle detoxification through Ayurvedic ingredients and cooking techniques, with special attention to the bitter taste and light, cleansing meals. Together, we’ll prepare dishes that align with the rhythms of spring, helping you feel refreshed, energized, and balanced. This seasonal session is ideal for anyone seeking a reset and a deeper connection to nature’s cycles. Reserve your spot and welcome spring with intention.
Rasayana: Rejuvenation and Longevity
This class is devoted to Rasayana—the Ayurvedic approach to rejuvenation and longevity. We’ll explore the concept of Ojas, the vital essence that supports immunity, strength, and radiant health, and discover how Sattvic foods nourish body, mind, and spirit. You’ll also learn how daily rhythms, mindful cooking, and intentional meal planning enhance long-term vitality. Through practical recipes and lifestyle guidance, this session offers tools for cultivating resilience and balance. Schedule your private class and invest in your long-term wellness.
Buddha Bowls: Satisfying, Nutrient-Dense Meals
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create beautifully balanced Buddha bowls using whole grains, plant-based proteins, healthy fats, and vibrant seasonal vegetables. We’ll focus on supporting digestion, metabolism, and mindful meal timing while building satisfying, nutrient-dense combinations. You’ll gain confidence in portioning, flavor balancing, and creating meals that feel both nourishing and indulgent. Perfect for busy individuals and families, this session makes healthy eating simple and enjoyable. Book your class and elevate your everyday meals.
Lunch Box: Healthy Eating on the Go
This practical class teaches you how to prepare wholesome, flavorful lunch boxes for both adults and children using smart batch-cooking strategies. You’ll learn how to combine fresh, pre-prepped ingredients into balanced, exciting meals that prevent reliance on processed options. We’ll cover meal planning, portion control, and creative variations to keep lunches diverse and satisfying throughout the week. Leave with systems and recipes you can implement immediately. Gather your group and schedule a private lesson to make healthy eating effortless—even on your busiest days.
“Eat according to your constitution, season, and digestive fire – then food becomes nectar.”
– Charaka
Food is more than nourishment—it’s medicine. Eat mindfully, seasonally, and in harmony with your unique constitution to support lasting health and balance.
Client Testimonials
“I experienced the cooking classes offered by Hridayam with the hope that my stomach and back problems could find some relief. I loved the way that Carol taught her classes sharing so much knowledge understandable to me when I did not have any knowledge of Ayurveda. With her classes I start to change my style of cooking. She presented recipes that were of easy approach. I start to feel better and I got more curious about Ayuerveda. She shared title of books and other teachers that I found also very useful. She was an angel that I found on my path to improve my health. Forever thankful to Carol.”
— Cristina T.“Carol’s cooking classes introduced me to the Ayurveda world. Through very easy teachings Carol graciously shared many of the Ayurveda fundamentals and tips that I’ve been using and adopting in my everyday cooking. For me the experience was lovely, it was like cooking with friends while learning the use of many ingredients that support healthy and balanced meals. Thank you Carol for passing down all of your wisdom.”
— Graciela A.“Carol has a beautiful heart and so much knowledge. Her classes are warm and welcoming. She teaches the simplicity of Ayurveda through her cooking. Each delicious recipe is nourishing and beneficial to your individual well being.”
— Deborah W.