5 Day Ayurvedic Cooking Course (Boho Experience)

About this event

A 5-day hands-on Ayurvedic cooking course in the Dutch countryside. Learn dosha-based nutrition, spices, digestion (Agni), seasonal eating, mindful eating rituals, and practical meal planning. Includes daily sessions, shared meals, and time to rest and integrate with access to sauna/jacuzzi. Suitable for beginners and food lovers—no experience needed.

What You'll Learn:

Day 1 Food as Medicine
Introduction to Ayurveda and the concept of Ahara (food).Understanding your dosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha).The importance of Agni (digestive fire) and reducing Ama (toxins).Intro to Ayurvedic spices and digestive teas.

Day 2 Balanced Ayurvedic Meals
The six tastes and their effect on health).Seasonal eating and food combining principles. Cooking khichari and seasonal chutneys.

Day 3 Mindful Eating & Gut Health
How your mental state affects digestion. Rituals around eating: timing, posture, gratitude. Ayurvedic corrections for common mistakes. Making Takra (herbal buttermilk) and gut-soothing breakfasts.

Day 4 Cooking for Your Dosha
Identify foods that balance Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Learn to adjust meals based on your constitution. Cook personalized thalis and herbal ghee.

Day 5 Long-Term Ayurvedic Lifestyle
Weekly planning, seasonal detox, and cooking in times of illness. Prepare a dosha-balancing dinner and Ayurvedic dessert. Closing reflection and sharing circle.

Location: Boho Experience (Kockengen, between Amsterdam & Utrecht).
Arrival Day: please arrive between 08:00–09:00 for tea + initial consultation.
Departure Day: last activity ends after lunch, check-out around 14:00.

Airport: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) → train to Breukelen (30 min) → pickup (3 min drive).