About the Workshop

How does your food make you feel? 

Food is meant to fuel us. Our meals should give us energy and leave us feeling grounded and nourished. Ayurveda teaches that certain foods promote calm, blissful states of mind, while others may leave you feeling dull and tired. In contrast, some foods tend to stimulate the mind, leading to racing thoughts or anxiety. If you find yourself feeling exhausted or wired during your meditations, then it may be helpful to explore the Ayurvedic perspective on cooking and eating. 

In this workshop, we will discuss how our diet impacts our state of consciousness. We will talk about how to choose foods that promote well-being and support our meditation practice. We will also discuss ways to strengthen and support our digestion, and how to structure our meal times in alignment with the Ayurvedic clock. Finally, we will explore practical ways to begin to implement Ayurvedic cooking and eating into our daily routine. Each person will also be sent a handout with a few simple Ayurvedic recipes. 

Group Meditation included.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to The Loveland Foundation.

About the Host

Katerina Martin is an Ayurvedic chef, culinary instructor, and postpartum doula. Katerina previously worked in psychiatry research at Penn State studying the impact of diet on mental health. When she began studying yoga and Ayurveda, she immediately connected with the wisdom in both modalities and decided to change career paths. Over the past five years, she has completed more than 1,000 hours of training in Ayurveda, yoga, and women’s health. Prior to moving to New York, Katerina was the chef and kitchen manager at an Ayurvedic retreat center on Kauai. She moved to New York in 2018 to train with Divya Alter and work at Divya's Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in East Village. Katerina also teaches at Bhagavat Life, an Ayurvedic culinary school. 

Want to attend for free?

This event costs $30, but you can attend for free by becoming a Spring Member. Enjoy a $150+ value each month for just $30 -- learn more here.

Monthly
Membership
$30/month

Annual
Membership
$330/month
(includes one month free)