Ayurvedic Nutrition: Food as Medicine

A 6-Week Online Series

In a time of endless diet trends and conflicting food advice, many people feel temporarily better — only to find their symptoms returning weeks or months later.

One expert recommends more protein. Another insists on plant-based eating. Others promote intermittent fasting, keto, low-fat, high-fat, superfoods, and supplements.

The confusion is exhausting. Ayurveda offers a different holistic approach.

Rather than chasing trends or treating symptoms, Ayurveda teaches timeless and universal principles that address the root cause of imbalance. It recognizes that what nourishes one person may disturb another. There is no one diet for everyone.

Most modern nutrition advice treats people as identical. It overlooks your unique constitution, your digestive strength, your current state of imbalance, and the subtle ways food interacts with your body, mind, and environment.

This training will also bring clarity to a common misunderstanding in modern Ayurveda — that you must “eat for your dosha” in a fixed way for the rest of your life. You will learn why that is incomplete, and how to apply Ayurvedic wisdom dynamically and intelligently.

This is not a food list. This is a system.

This course is designed for:

• Beginners who want to understand how to truly use food as medicine.

• Ayurveda students and health coaches who wish to deepen their knowledge of classical Ayurvedic nutrition.

• Yoga teachers and yoga therapists who want to meaningfully integrate Ayurveda — yoga’s sister science — into their work.

• Wellness practitioners seeking a structured, traditional framework to support clients holistically.

• Anyone who is tired of food confusion and wants a reliable, time-tested system they can apply for life.

Rooted in the Classical Texts

Our study draws from the foundational Ayurvedic scriptures:

• Caraka Samhita

• Ashtanga Hridayam

• Bhavaprakasha

These texts do not provide rigid food charts or universal rules. Instead, they teach a sophisticated method to evaluate any food, for any person, in any season or condition.

You will learn to see beyond calories and macronutrients and understand:

• Why the same food can heal one person and aggravate another

• How digestive fire (Agni) shifts throughout the day, seasons, and stages of life

• How specific qualities in food either balance or disturb your current state

• How cooking methods, spices, and preparation techniques transform a food’s effect

• How to modify meals intelligently instead of eliminating foods unnecessarily

What You Will Gain

Bridge Ancient Wisdom with Modern Nutrition Science

Understand how Ayurvedic principles relate to:

• The gut-brain axis

• The microbiome

• Neurotransmitters

• Inflammation research

You will also learn how to interpret modern trends — such as intermittent fasting, bullet coffee, turmeric shots, and superfood powders — through an Ayurvedic lens.

End Personal Food Confusion

Discover how to eat according to your current state, not rigid labels. Learn why the same food may support you one month and disturb you the next — and how to adapt intelligently.

Transform Your Kitchen into a Healing Space

Every Sanskrit principle will be translated into practical application, including:

• Sample menus

• Spice combinations

• Cooking techniques

• Grocery guidance

• Seasonal adjustments

• Meal preparation strategies

You will leave confident in your ability to step into any kitchen and make nourishing, balanced choices.

LESSON 1

Foundations of Ayurvedic Nutrition (Part I)

• The Five Elements, Doshas, Prana, Tejas, Ojas, Gunas, and 7 Tissues

• The six categories that define every food:
  taste (rasa), qualities (guna), thermal potency (virya), post-digestive effect (vipaka), action (karma), and special therapeutic benefits (prabhava)

• The Six Tastes and the “Taste Lab” approach

• Spices as medicinal agents and why it is important to include 6 tastes in a meal

• Ayurvedic understanding of food groups: grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, dairy, oils, nuts, salts, and sweeteners

LESSON 2

Foundations of Ayurvedic Nutrition (Part II)

• Agni: the digestive fire and types of digestion

• Strengthening digestion through daily practices

• Food incompatibilities (Viruddha Ahara) and obstructive foods

• Reducing toxic accumulation (Ama)

• Correcting the effects of improper diet and eating habits

LESSON 3

Seasonal Menus & Applied Kitchen Wisdom

• Sample breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus

• Seasonal food and beverage planning

• Gentle seasonal cleansing strategies

• Cookware and preparation methods that enhance nourishment

• Grocery planning and intelligent pantry stocking

• Modern storage practices are aligned with Ayurvedic principles

LESSON 4

Nutrients & Contemporary Food Perspectives

• Understanding carbohydrates, proteins, and fats through Ayurvedic principles

• Micronutrients through an Ayurvedic lens — including Magnesium, Omega-3 fatty acids, Iron, Zinc, and B-vitamins

• How modern dietary trends can be interpreted wisely instead of followed blindly. Learn how intermittent fasting, bullet coffee, turmeric shots, and spirulina can be interpreted and used through an Ayurvedic lens.

LESSON 5

Therapeutic Nutrition for Common Imbalances

• Foods that support recovery during colds, fevers, and inflammatory states

• Dietary guidance for metabolic imbalance, elevated cholesterol, digestive disorders (such as IBS), migraines, and weight management

• Using food strategically for prevention and restoration

LESSON 6

Food Protocols & The Psychology of Eating

• Eating sequence, timing, and appropriate portion sizing

• Water consumption guidelines

• The mental state while eating: stress eating, distracted eating, and eating on the go

• Introduction to Rasayana therapy for vitality and longevity

• Turning Ayurvedic theory into sustainable daily practice

Bonus: Seasonal Online Meet-Up 🌺

When you purchase the complete Ayurvedic Nutrition Series, you'll receive complimentary access to our Seasonal Online Meet-Ups—a special bonus designed to support you well beyond the course.

Once each season, we'll gather live on Zoom for a one-hour session to revisit key concepts, answer your questions, and explore seasonal Ayurvedic guidance to help you adapt your diet and lifestyle throughout the year.

These gatherings are an opportunity to stay inspired, deepen your understanding, and continue learning alongside our growing community.

Full Series: $175

(6 Classes + Bonus Q&A + Cooking Class + Seasonal Meet-up)

Single Class: $35

Please fill out the Participant Form before registering here.‍

While individual classes are available, the full series is strongly recommended, as the first two foundational sessions provide the framework necessary to fully understand the later material.

For questions and registration please email: aggeliki.ayurveda@gmail.com

• Aggeliki is trained in Ayurvedic Culinary Arts, Ayurvedic Nutrition, and is certified as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor. read more

Live Ayurvedic Cooking Class 🍲✨

September 26 | 3–6 PM | Online via Zoom

Healthy cooking doesn't have to be complicated.

Join me for a practical Ayurvedic cooking class. Learn simple, nourishing recipes that support digestion, increase energy, and make healthy eating easier—even on busy days.

We'll make:✨ Cultured Ghee✨ Fresh Paneer Cheese✨ Digestive Spice Blend✨ Ayurvedic Grain Bowl✨ Nourishing Broths✨ Quick Kitchari✨ Takra: Ayurveda’s Fresh Probiotic Drink ✨More recipes will be announced close to the day.

Originally offered as a bonus for students in my Ayurvedic Nutrition Series, this class is now open to everyone.

Early Bird: $35 through July 31 • Regular: $45

Can't attend live? No problem!

This class will be recorded, and all registered participants will receive lifetime access to the replay.

To register, email: aggeliki.ayurveda@gmail.com

I've spent the last 10 years reading about Ayurveda and thought I knew a lot about it, but I hadn't found a way to pull it all together.  I'd even taken a couple of weekend workshops, but it was still a lot of random information and no practical guidance about how to use it all.

Then I met Aggeliki at a health food workshop, and she immediately started asking practical questions about which practices I'd tried.  I immediately signed up for the 6-week nutrition course, and I'm so glad that I've found someone who can explain sometimes complicated information in a very friendly and accessible way.  Aggeliki focuses on making small changes that feel easy to manage and maintain.  She has a playful, energetic way of suggesting that you try new practices and learn about your own body in relation to Ayurveda.  Each lesson is filled with new information and explained in a way that makes it accessible to beginners as well as people with a little knowledge of Ayurveda.

Since starting the nutrition class, I've enjoyed experimenting with new herbs and recipes and taking more time to ground myself and slow down as I eat. There are many Ayurvedic discoveries ahead for me, and I am very grateful to have a friendly and professional guide to help me learn more.

Aggi's introduction to Ayurveda left me wanting to learn more, so I scheduled a personalized consultation with her to address some of my health concerns.

I found Aggi to be incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and easy to work with. She offered me many practical Ayurvedic strategies and encouraged me to start slowly, which made the process feel realistic and sustainable.

One of my goals was to improve my cholesterol levels through lifestyle and dietary changes. Over the following six months, my cholesterol dropped by 40 points without starting statin medication. My doctor was surprised and said, "Whatever you're doing, keep doing it!"

I can't say enough about Aggi's knowledge and expertise. She is truly a gem, and I am grateful for her guidance and support. I'm excited to continue exploring Ayurvedic foods and practices to support my health and well-being.