Ayurvedic Cooking Class & Dinner 18th March 2026

Discover the art of Ayurvedic cooking and learn how to create delicious, nourishing meals that balance your body, mind, and spirit. Sarita Blankenburg from Ayurveda New Zealand and Gawain Cowley from Little Bird Kitchen are hosting a joint cooking class to combine contemporary vegan food preparation with ancient Ayurvedic principles.

Why Ayurvedic cooking?

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, emphasises the importance of diet in maintaining health and preventing disease. By understanding your unique constitution (dosha) and thereby using specific ingredients and cooking techniques, you can:

• Boost Immunity: Strengthen your body’s natural defences with nutrient-rich, immune-boosting foods.

• Improve Gut Health: Learn about the importance of a healthy digestive fire (Agni) and how to prepare meals according to your Agni.

• Enhance Energy: Fuel your body with balanced meals that provide sustained energy and vitality.

• Achieve Balance: Restore harmony to your body and mind by eating in alignment with your dosha.

What you’ll learn

• Introduction to Ayurveda: Sarita will give a talk about Ayurveda, its history, philosophy and basic principles, introduce the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), explain the importance of a healthy digestive fire and the elimination of toxins.

• Dosha-Specific Recipes: Learn how to identify your dosha and create meals tailored to your unique needs.

• Seasonal Eating: Discover the importance of eating seasonally and how to select ingredients that are in harmony with nature’s cycles.

• Spice Mastery: Unlock the secrets of Ayurvedic spices and their healing properties. Learn how to blend and use them to enhance flavour and health benefits.

• Food preparation techniques: Gawain will demonstrate how to prepare plant-based, healthy, delicious meals, using contemporary ‘Little Bird’ techniques combined with traditional Ayurvedic cooking principles that preserve nutrients and maximise flavour.

• Meal Planning: Get tips on planning and preparing balanced meals that fit into your busy lifestyle.

Cooking class highlights

• Take-Home Materials: Receive recipes, spice guides, digestive aid recommendations and meal planning tips to continue your Ayurvedic journey at home.

• Community Connection: Connect with like-minded people who share your passion for health and wellness.