Ayurveda Culinary Training Programme (ACTP)

6 Month - Certificate level 1

The UK’s first Ayurveda Culinary programme

The Ayurveda Culinary Training Programme (ACTP) allows you to develop your skills in Ayurveda cooking and transform your relationship with food.

Delivered in an interactive and immersive manner, this course will take you on a journey to understand the principles of Ayurvedic cooking and use your expertise to advise others on how to meet specific nutrition goals.

Food is the best medicine. Ayurveda explain the 3 pillars of health:

  1. Optimal food and nutrition

  2. Optimal sleep and rest

  3. Balanced management of ones desires

When any one of these pillars is compromised, the body quickly goes into a state of imbalance.

Food and nutrition are vitally important in our health and wellbeing journey, as our body is ultimately made up of what we eat and digest. When we nurture this pillar we gain control over our health, and live a life full of energy and vitality that empowers us to reach our true potential.

In this hands-on Ayurveda cooking programme, we will guide you to align with the energy of nature and create nourishing meals using time-proven Ayurvedic principles. The 6-month programme we will explore how to create delicious seasonal meals using the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. The course does a deep dive into food combinations, methods of preparation, and the use of spices tailored for individual needs.

During the course, you will learn how to prepare a variety of meals via interactive live sessions; the course includes all learning resources including a comprehensive cooking manual with information on different ingredients, spices and kitchen appliances.

All students will also receive welcome packs as well as virtual recipe cards for breakfasts, soups, salads, main dishes, one-pot meals, snacks, desserts, and beverages.

The course provides you the opportunity to learn the foundational skills and concepts of Ayurvedic cooking and become confident in the kitchen behind the stove and serving meals. One of the key features of the course is that it offers practical ways to extend the application of the ancient wisdom of food with modern living beyond the boundaries of Indian dishes. It includes Italian, Mexican, Asian and many more cuisines.

Teaching healthy, conscious cooking rooted in Ayurveda.

Who is this course for:

  • Culinary professionals

  • Ayurvedic consultants and practitioners

  • Yoga instructors

  • Retreat chefs

  • Those interested in Ayurvedic cooking

  • Individuals who wish to cook healthier more wholesome meals for themselves and their friends & family

    No previous training is required to apply for this course

Learn the fundamental principles of Ayurvedic Cooking

  • Learn how to cook fresh Ayurvedic meals to nourish yourself and live a life of balance and vitality

  • Learn about spices and ingredients from different cuisines and how they can be applied to Ayurveda cooking

  • Implement Ayurvedic cooking to prepare quick and efficient meals to suit a busy western lifestyle

  • Extend your learning to prepare meals for yourself and your friends/family who have different constitutions and preferences

  • Explore spices and ingredients from different cuisines eg. Mexican, Asian, Italian and how they can be applied to prepare Ayurvedic meals

  • Training is suitable for chefs who would like to add an additional branch of Ayurveda cooking to their menus

Food is medicine. Empower yourself and those around you.

What the course includes

  1. Introduction to the core principles of Ayurveda including: Doshas, Agni (digestive fire), the 6 tastes, Sattva, Rajas and Tamas, Pranic food energy, etc.

  2. How to prepare fresh Ayurvedic meals

  3. Understand the principles of ‘Ritucharya’ in Ayurveda (seasonal regimes) and prepare meals to support the changing seasons

  4. 12 x online live stream day sessions to provide training and mentorship for Ayurvedic cooking (will also be recorded for later viewing)

  5. Ad-hoc Q&A and further learning live sessions

  6. Lifetime access to course materials, allowing you to rewatch and continue learning

  7. Comprehensive workbooks and self-study manuals to support all learning styles

  8. Additional exquisitely guided videos to further understand the key concepts of Ayurveda

  9. Build and join the growing Ayurveda community with The School of Ayurveda UK

Key Facts

Duration
6 months

Course Delivery
100% Online via Live Stream

Qualification
Certificate Level

Course Commencement
October 2025

Fees
£1,950 (this is the Early Bird Discounted price, see prospectus for further details).
Instalment payment options are available. Previous students of The School of Ayurveda UK are eligible for a further discount of £100.

All fees inclusive of administration, learning materials and key textbooks.

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