Life as a Living Artform I always say that ayurveda, “the science of life,” is the sister practice to yoga. Similar to yoga, ayurveda is an ancient holistic healing system that originated in India over 5,000 years ago. Yet, ayurveda is more than just Indian cuisine. It is a lifestyle with many interesting practices such as cleaning your tongue with a scraper, daily oil massage and oil pulling, etc . . . I love that most of these techniques are now so mainstream! I can tell you this, I have tried many different diet and lifestyle approaches over the years. As an athlete and an NCAA tennis player, I went from things like: high carb and mostly vegetarian diet for a decade, eating meat and vegetables and herbs only for over 2 years, eating only vegetarian, training for marathons and triathlons with all kinds of powdered supplements, eating for my blood type, fasting, not fasting, etc… None have had the profound effect on my clarity, strength and vitality than ayurvedic cooking and lifestyle practices.  In ayurveda, food is considered medicine. Eating and cooking with high vibration ingredients fresh from the ground plays a significant role in achieving balance and well-being.  There is also an emphasizes on the importance of individualized approaches to health, recognizing that each person has a unique constitution or dosha which influences their physical, mental and emotional characteristics. Take an ayurvedic quiz here to determine your dosha. So, ayurvedic takes into account the individual’s constitution, the seasons and the qualities of different foods to create meals that support balance and vitality. This culinary practice involves not only the selection of ingredients but also the cooking methods and spices used to prepare the dishes. When teaching my classes, I  share insights about the practical application of ayurvedic cooking and lifestyle practices. Here are some of the things you’ll experience in my class: