Practiced for over 5,000 years, and rooted in the ancient knowledge of Vedic India, Ayurveda is a finely tuned, holistic system designed to help people live long, healthy, and well balanced lives. Taken from the Sanskrit words ayus, meaning lifespan, and veda, meaning knowledge, Ayurveda teaches how to prevent illness and promote healing, through proper diet and lifestyle, connecting with consciousness, and harmonizing body and mind. In this intensive workshop, Chef Richard LaMarita, an Ayurvedic student and practitioner of 30 years, will teach you all about the theoretical principles and practical applications of this science of life.

Each day will include lecture and hands-on cooking sessions.

Students will learn:

How to identify dosha and dosha disorders
How to strengthen the digestive system
Agni, Ojas and Ama
How to boost immunity
Detoxification practices
Herbal remedies and medicinal use of spices
Ayurvedic meals and menu planning
How to prepare dhals, beverages, energizing foods, and desserts

DISHES WE’LL COVER

Spicy Aloo Chaat
Chickpea-Millet Croquette with Tomato Curry
Okra & Eggplant Curry
Red Lentil Dahl with Spring Greens
Rhubarb Chutney
Strawberry Quinoa Shortcake with Ginger Cream

Baby Artichokes and White Beans on Arugula with Lemon Vinaigrette
Portobello & Eggplant Lasagna with Goat Cheese & Spicy Tomato Sauce
Broccoli Rabe with Chili
Cumin-Scented Roast Potatoes
Gluten-Free Anise Biscotti with Spiced Hot Chocolate

Vata Condiment — Tamarind Chutney
Pitta Condiment — Mango Date Chutney
Kapha Condiment — Daikon, Jicama, Celery Root & Watercress Salad
All Served with a Mix Spice Paratha

Vata Dahl — Mung Dahl Kitchari
Pitta Dahl — Light Sweet Vegetable Red Lentil Dahl
Kapha Dahl — Spiced Bengali Dahl

Vata Lassi — Mango Banana Lassi
Pitta Lassi — Date & Rose Lassi
Kapha Lassi — Ginger & Cumin Lassi

Vata Dessert — Pistachio Ginger Banana Bread with Whipped Maple Coconut Cream
Pitta Dessert — Brazil Nut Coconut Cake with Mango Sorbet
Kapha Dessert — Tapioca Pudding with Strawberries & Prunes

Vata Beverage — Ginger Tumeric Cashew Milk
Pitta Beverage — Pear, Coconut Green Shake
Kapha Beverage — Whole Spice Rooibos Chai

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Richard LaMarita is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education and has been a Chef Instructor since 1986. He has worked in many popular restaurants in NYC, including Tabla. He has been practicing and studying Ayurveda for 30 years. He holds a Master’s Degree from Maharishi Vedic University and has worked with accomplished Ayurvedic masters such as Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Dr. B.D. TriGuna. He has led seminars on Ayurveda, Diet and Nutrition, Cooking, Yoga, and Meditation throughout the US, in Europe, and in Asia. Presently, he works as a private chef, and is a Chef Instructor at NGI.