The Living Kitchen

APRIL 8TH, 2026

The Living Kitchen

The Art of Ayurvedic Cooking: A modern culinary path grounded in Ayurveda and herbal wisdom

A Journey of Expansion, Self-Discovery, and Relationship.

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APRIL 8TH, 2026

The Living Kitchen

The Art of Ayurvedic Cooking:

A Journey of Expansion, Self-Discovery, and Relationship.

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Transform your relationship with food and wellness in just 30 days!

Our Ayurvedic Cooking Certification Program is an immersive journey that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to nourish yourself and others, whether in your personal life or professional practice.

Bring ancient wisdom to your kitchen with Ayurvedic cooking for a modern life.

Revive your relationship to food as medicine.

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Transform your relationship with food and wellness in just 30 days!

Our Ayurvedic Cooking Certification Program is an immersive journey that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to nourish yourself and others, whether in your personal life or professional practice.

Bring ancient wisdom to your kitchen with Ayurvedic cooking for a modern life.

Revive your relationship to food as medicine.

I’M IN!

Choose Your Path to Culinary Enlightenment

We offer two distinct options for this immersive experience.

Option 1 - Hybrid

Live zoom calls, prerecorded

classes, and an in person

cooking immersion.

Option 2 - Online Only

Dive into the virtual realm

with our online-only

program, featuring

enriching video content

and live Zoom calls.

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AS SEEN ON

Nourish Your Body, Mind, and Soul

Make healthy nourishment a way of life!

Our program empowers you to expand your culinary expertise with Vedic practices.

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Who Can Benefit?

Ayurvedic enthusiasts

Aspiring chefs

Culinary professionals

Holistic health practitioners

Kitchen enthusiasts

Parents seeking healing recipes

Individuals facing health challenges

Kitchen novices

THIS IS ME!

"Ayurveda is not just about treating diseases; it is about creating harmony in body, mind, and spirit."

- Dr Vasant Lad.

"Ayurveda is not just about treating diseases; it is about creating harmony in body, mind, and spirit."

- Dr Vasant Lad.

What’s Included in Your Journey?

6 live 1-hour Zoom calls (recorded for your convenience)

Access to a WhatsApp community group to foster connection

Inspiring guest speakers to enhance your learning

4, four-hour in-person cooking sessions in Vista, CA

A comprehensive manual and cook book

Ayurvedic Chef Certification upon program completion

What You’ll Walk Away With

Understand the medicinal benefits of food and spices for vitality, healing, and overall health.
Cook with precision for your unique dosha (which we will go over in detail in the program) or current imbalance.

Create tri-doshic meals for your family or gatherings.
Master the art of cooking for optimal digestion.
Ground yourself in a 5000-year-old philosophy.
Apply Ayurvedic principles to every cuisine.
Integrate your newfound skills into your culinary or holistic health practice.

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What You’ll Walk Away With

Understand the medicinal benefits of food and spices for vitality, healing, and overall health.
Cook with precision for your unique dosha (which we will go over in detail in the program) or current imbalance.

Create tri-doshic meals for your family or gatherings.

Master the art of cooking for optimal digestion.

Ground yourself in a 5000-year-old philosophy.

Apply Ayurvedic principles to every cuisine.

Integrate your newfound skills into your culinary or holistic health practice.

ENROLL NOW

The Ayurvedic Chef Certification Curriculum

Week 1: Ayurvedic Foundations

Samkhya Philosophy, Five Element & Tridosha Theory

Week 2: Ayurvedic Anatomy & Physiology

Doshas, Gunas (qualities), Dhatus & Sites

Week 3: Ayurvedic Psychology

Maha Gunas, Doshic Mind Types, Emotions & Organs, Relationship with Food

Week 4: Ayurvedic Digestion

Agni, Doshic Agni Type, Process of Digestion, & Seasonal Eating

Week 5: Dietary Therapy

Six Tastes, Effects on Digestion, Ayurvedic Diet for Vata, Pitta, Kapha, & Tridoshic

Week 6: Business Support

Receive support on how to run your cheffing business, pricing, menus, and contracts.

The Cooking Classes Curriculum

Session 1:

Sadhana Practice, Sattvic Chef Practices, Ethics, Essentials, Spices, Kitchari, Greens, Ferments, Tadka, Rice, Dal, Ladoos

Session 2:

Churnas, Chutneys, Ghee, Chapatis, Porridge, Vegetables, Fruits, Cooking for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha

Session 3:

Poha, Thali, Tridoshic Meals, Ayurvedic Adaptations to Other Cuisines, Graduation Ceremony

Important Dates

Zoom | 4:00-5:00 PM PST on Wednesday Nights starting April 11th, 25th, and May 2nd and 16th

In-person live Cooking Classes in Vista, CA

Saturday
Saturday
Saturday

Saturday

*We ask that you only miss one class

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What Students Say About Us…

The physical changes I experienced: losing weight, my doctor telling me I no longer needed my thyroid medicine, increasing my energy and experiencing less brain fog and resting more- all of this was a direct result of the information and gentle push that Jenny gave me.

Jenny & Zarah are a dream team to learn from on all things Ayurveda and living a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. While the information is dense, they are able to teach in a clear and concise way that makes these ancient teachings digestible for modern living.

Going through Jenny's program has been an incredible blessing for me. I learned about nutrition, herbs, meditation, and earth tending. I started on a journey to really get to know myself. I have a long way to go still, but Jenny gave me the safety to take the first step and the tools to use for a lifetime of self-love and health.

Nicole Charky

LA Photo Journalist

Kaitlyn Nelson

Therapist + Yoga Teacher

Molly Gray

Nurse

Learning about Ayurveda and my doshic makeup has brought so much clarity and peace into my life. Zarah’s an amazing practitioner and guide—at once intelligent, kind, practical and thorough. Her teachings have helped me to get to know myself more deeply. She has offered great insight and practical tools for how to listen to my body, incorporate a grounding daily routine, hydrate properly, and adapt to my surrounding environment (especially by layering up and staying warm in colder seasons!!). These simple and accessible lifestyle shifts—curated by Zarah’s wisdom and talent—have totally changed my life. I’ve recommended her to my closest family, my boss, and my best friends. We’re all huge fans! So much gratitude for this amazing woman.

Zarah and Jenny's Vedic Chef Certification was EXACTLY what I had been searching for, I knew the minute I saw it I was going to sign up and it was an absolutely amazing and blessed experience. I really wanted to explore a deep dive into Ayurvedic diet & nutrition and this is exactly what this course offered from two incredibly talented and wise women who have dedicated their lives to holistic healing. Not only did we get an in-depth breakdown of vedic nutrition, but we got to experience a weekend cooking intensive where we put all we learned into practice. I have been able to take the skills and wisdom from this course and apply it to my catering offerings. I do not have enough praise for Jenny and Zarah's certification course - it will provide a solid Ayurvedic groundwork whether you want to learn these principles for yourself or use them in your practice or offerings. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to take the next level course with them if it is ever offered.

The Ayurvedic Chef certification course led by Zarah and Jenni was a life-changing educational experience. In the course, our teachers provided all of the ingredients and provided each of us our own cookbook, led hands-on cooking tutorials, held discussions/presentations, and introduced us to the principles and practices of Ayurvedic cooking. Since the course, I have been able to make incredible Ayurvedic dishes, adapt my eating rituals and lifestyle, and create serious healing for my own digestion. This course and the Ayurvedic wisdom they draw from can show you how to cook foods that heal, and how to eat mindfully and thoughtfully. Learning how to use food as medicine for yourself can create a ripple effect of healing in yourself, your family, and community. 100% recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn this vedic wisdom, make new friends, and have loads of fun learning.

Hannah Evans

Non-Profit Manager

Jamie Collaro

Teacher

Jan Marie

I used many of the recipes, hands on techniques and incorporated the learned principles to better my life and health. I feel empowered with the knowledge of the healing properties of each plant. I am able to use that knowledge of the plant in making a medicinal medicine or culinary masterpiece. These women are at the forefront of a much needed philosophy of returning to our roots, back to appreciating and cultivating the land, using the earth's sacred plants to promote vitality, great health and an appreciation for the power that is around us and in us. My life is forever changed! Thank you!

I now have tons of recipes that nourish and heal, that make me feel better literally from the inside out. I have learned how to consciously up my daily ritual in every aspect of my life is in more in tune, grounded, and available for magic.

I was first introduced to Ayurveda during a yoga retreat (with Zarah). The meals were delicious and I felt amazing. I was hooked on the science of Ayurveda and tasty dishes! When the opportunity to join the Ayurvedic Chef course opened, I knew instantly it was for me. The course offered a series on the science of Ayurveda. The presentations were in depth and fun! Jenny and Zarah added such a wonderful “flavor” to the slides. The actual cooking segment of the course was held in California and I flew in from Buffalo NY to participate. It was a 3 day collaborative cooking extravaganza and I did not want it to end. The passion and love from our instructors radiated in the kitchen and into our bellies.We received a copy of the manual and cookbook as well! I still continue to use the recipes to this day. I would definitely do it over again! Well worth the investment. This is a life changing course like no other I've experienced. I turned 60 this year and by following these principles I feel better and have more energy than I did at 50.

Autumn Moon

Blair Vanderlugt

Jenny and Zarah are the absolute best! Their wealth of knowledge and passion for their craft is so inspiring. They have a beautiful way of teaching that makes a philosophy that can be hard to understand so easily digestible. This training is incredibly valuable. I got more from it than I ever imagined in signing up for it. It has truly changed my life forever in the very best way! I’m feeling great in my body and mind. I’m present to what true nourishment feels like more than ever. The best part is, I get to share it with others through the art of cooking with intention and love.

Sacred Vedic Chef training gave me the confidence to apply Ayurveda to my everyday cooking and start my own business. It was also genuinely fun! Jenny and Zarah complement each other perfectly, and their passion for the material really comes through.
The Ayurvedic knowledge I gained was deep yet approachable, and the practical kitchen skills were a highlight. I especially appreciated the guidance on starting a business, which felt just as essential as the time spent in the kitchen. I still use the cookbook weekly and have several dishes memorized. After cheffing at my first wellness retreat last year, I already have several more planned for 2026. This course truly transformed my approach to health, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is curious.

What Students Say About Us…

The physical changes I experienced: losing weight, my doctor telling me I no longer needed my thyroid medicine, increasing my energy and experiencing less brain fog and resting more- all of this was a direct result of the information and gentle push that Jenny gave me.

Jenny & Zarah are a dream team to learn from on all things Ayurveda and living a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. While the information is dense, they are able to teach in a clear and concise way that makes these ancient teachings digestible for modern living.

Going through Jenny's program has been an incredible blessing for me. I learned about nutrition, herbs, meditation, and earth tending. I started on a journey to really get to know myself. I have a long way to go still, but Jenny gave me the safety to take the first step and the tools to use for a lifetime of self-love and health.

Nicole Charky

LA Photo Journalist

Learning about Ayurveda and my doshic makeup has brought so much clarity and peace into my life. Zarah’s an amazing practitioner and guide—at once intelligent, kind, practical and thorough. Her teachings have helped me to get to know myself more deeply. She has offered great insight and practical tools for how to listen to my body, incorporate a grounding daily routine, hydrate properly, and adapt to my surrounding environment (especially by layering up and staying warm in colder seasons!!). These simple and accessible lifestyle shifts—curated by Zarah’s wisdom and talent—have totally changed my life. I’ve recommended her to my closest family, my boss, and my best friends. We’re all huge fans! So much gratitude for this amazing woman.

Kaitlyn Nelson

Therapist + Yoga Teacher

Zarah and Jenny's Vedic Chef Certification was EXACTLY what I had been searching for, I knew the minute I saw it I was going to sign up and it was an absolutely amazing and blessed experience. I really wanted to explore a deep dive into Ayurvedic diet & nutrition and this is exactly what this course offered from two incredibly talented and wise women who have dedicated their lives to holistic healing. Not only did we get an in-depth breakdown of vedic nutrition, but we got to experience a weekend cooking intensive where we put all we learned into practice. I have been able to take the skills and wisdom from this course and apply it to my catering offerings. I do not have enough praise for Jenny and Zarah's certification course - it will provide a solid Ayurvedic groundwork whether you want to learn these principles for yourself or use them in your practice or offerings. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to take the next level course with them if it is ever offered.

Molly Gray

Nurse

The Ayurvedic Chef certification course led by Zarah and Jenni was a life-changing educational experience. In the course, our teachers provided all of the ingredients and provided each of us our own cookbook, led hands-on cooking tutorials, held discussions/presentations, and introduced us to the principles and practices of Ayurvedic cooking. Since the course, I have been able to make incredible Ayurvedic dishes, adapt my eating rituals and lifestyle, and create serious healing for my own digestion. This course and the Ayurvedic wisdom they draw from can show you how to cook foods that heal, and how to eat mindfully and thoughtfully. Learning how to use food as medicine for yourself can create a ripple effect of healing in yourself, your family, and community. 100% recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn this vedic wisdom, make new friends, and have loads of fun learning.

Hannah Evans

Non-Profit Manager

I used many of the recipes, hands on techniques and incorporated the learned principles to better my life and health. I feel empowered with the knowledge of the healing properties of each plant. I am able to use that knowledge of the plant in making a medicinal medicine or culinary masterpiece. These women are at the forefront of a much needed philosophy of returning to our roots, back to appreciating and cultivating the land, using the earth's sacred plants to promote vitality, great health and an appreciation for the power that is around us and in us. My life is forever changed! Thank you!

Jamie Collaro

Teacher

I now have tons of recipes that nourish and heal, that make me feel better literally from the inside out. I have learned how to consciously up my daily ritual in every aspect of my life is in more in tune, grounded, and available for magic.

Jan Marie

I was first introduced to Ayurveda during a yoga retreat (with Zarah). The meals were delicious and I felt amazing. I was hooked on the science of Ayurveda and tasty dishes! When the opportunity to join the Ayurvedic Chef course opened, I knew instantly it was for me. The course offered a series on the science of Ayurveda. The presentations were in depth and fun! Jenny and Zarah added such a wonderful “flavor” to the slides. The actual cooking segment of the course was held in California and I flew in from Buffalo NY to participate. It was a 3 day collaborative cooking extravaganza and I did not want it to end. The passion and love from our instructors radiated in the kitchen and into our bellies.We received a copy of the manual and cookbook as well! I still continue to use the recipes to this day. I would definitely do it over again! Well worth the investment. This is a life changing course like no other I've experienced. I turned 60 this year and by following these principles I feel better and have more energy than I did at 50.

Autumn Moon

Jenny and Zarah are the absolute best! Their wealth of knowledge and passion for their craft is so inspiring. They have a beautiful way of teaching that makes a philosophy that can be hard to understand so easily digestible. This training is incredibly valuable. I got more from it than I ever imagined in signing up for it. It has truly changed my life forever in the very best way! I’m feeling great in my body and mind. I’m present to what true nourishment feels like more than ever. The best part is, I get to share it with others through the art of cooking with intention and love.

Blair Vanderlugt

Sacred Vedic Chef training gave me the confidence to apply Ayurveda to my everyday cooking and start my own business. It was also genuinely fun! Jenny and Zarah complement each other perfectly, and their passion for the material really comes through.
The Ayurvedic knowledge I gained was deep yet approachable, and the practical kitchen skills were a highlight. I especially appreciated the guidance on starting a business, which felt just as essential as the time spent in the kitchen. I still use the cookbook weekly and have several dishes memorized. After cheffing at my first wellness retreat last year, I already have several more planned for 2026. This course truly transformed my approach to health, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is curious.

Your Guides

JENNY GRIFFITH

Jenny Griffith is a chef, herbalist, farmer, and Ayurvedic practitioner with over 12 years of experience studying and living the wisdom of Ayurveda. She studied Ayurveda at the San Diego College of Ayurveda, grounding her work in time-honored principles while translating them into practical, modern life.

For the past decade, Jenny has worked as a chef in the San Diego area, specializing in Ayurvedic cuisine, personalized meal prep, and cheffing retreats throughout the United States. She studied culinary arts at the Midwest Culinary Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has since devoted her career to weaving together food, medicine, and the land.

Jenny also holds a Permaculture Design Certification and an Herbalist Certification earned in Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, deepening her commitment to regenerative land stewardship and plant-based healing. Over the years, she has taught numerous courses in women’s health, herbalism, farming, and cooking, and for the past four years has guided students through her Sacred Vedic Chef program.

At the heart of Jenny’s work is devotion to the full-circle process of food and medicine—growing, harvesting, cooking, and healing in alignment with nature. She believes this cyclical relationship is the true way of Ayurveda. Her primary focus is empowering others to grow their own food and medicine with confidence, making Ayurvedic living practical, accessible, and free from overwhelm.

ZARAH KRAVITZ

Zarah is a mother, Ayurvedic practitioner, yogi, and chef with a lifelong devotion to Vedic wisdom, holistic health, and the art of nourishment and self-care.

She received her formal Ayurvedic training at The Ayurveda Institute in New Mexico under the guidance of Dr. Vasant Lad, after first studying at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition where she became a Certified Holistic Health Counselor. There, she cultivated a strong foundation in plant-based living, conscious nourishment, and the intimate relationship between food, digestion, and overall wellbeing. Her path naturally expanded into yoga, earning her certification as a Hatha Dharma Yoga Teacher under Sri Dharma Mittra in New York City, deepening her understanding of the body as an integrated, intelligent system.

For over 17 years, Zarah has worked internationally with clients and students through Ayurvedic consultations, detox and rejuvenation programs, teacher trainings, retreats, yoga classes, Ayurvedic massage, chef services, and nutrition workshops.

Today, Zarah weaves together Ayurveda, yoga, astrology, nutrition, postpartum care, and lifestyle guidance to offer personalized and accessible support. Deeply grateful for the sacred knowledge she has received through her teachers and lived experience, she feels honored to pass it along. Her work reflects a sustainable, timeless approach to the art of living—supporting digestion, energy, and clarity so individuals can cultivate harmony and vitality at every stage of life.

Guest Teacher

Laura Plumb

Laura Plumb is an internationally recognized teacher of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Jyotish. She is the creator of the popular Ayurvedic food blog Food: A Love Story and the cofounder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts. With a 53-part television show called VedaCleanse and a 12-part series called Divine Yoga, Laura is regarded as a leader on mind-body medicine and the power of the Vedic sciences to promote sacred and sumptuous living. She is a graduate of the American Institute of Vedic Studies and Kerala Ayurveda Academy.

Sponsor and Guest Teacher

Mt. Meru Medicines

Radhika Ponda, hails from India, a country which has given the world the ancient wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda. In India, Yoga and Ayurveda are a way of Life. One practices the principles of Ashtanga Yoga (the 8 limbs of Yoga), especially the Yamas (social ethics) and the Niyamas (personal discipline) on a daily basis. Similarly, the elders in India rely on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda (Knowledge of Life) on a daily basis and pass this knowledge on to the new generation. As seasons change, the food you eat and the herbs you take change too. Food is indeed medicine here. However, it must be in its purest form, full of Prana, and consumed in moderation, or else it is 'Ama,' or poison, to the body.

Radhika has blessed us with some of her amazing tumeric and golden milk mixes to use during our teachings in the immersion cooking portion of the class. Radhika will also be teaching a class on how to make traditional Golden Milk with her very own products!

Guest Teacher

Laura Plumb

LAURA PLUMB is an internationally recognized teacher of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Jyotish. She is the creator of the popular Ayurvedic food blog Food: A Love Story and the cofounder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts. With a 53-part television show called VedaCleanse and a 12-part series called Divine Yoga, Laura is regarded as a leader on mind-body medicine and the power of the Vedic sciences to promote sacred and sumptuous living. She is a graduate of the American Institute of Vedic Studies and Kerala Ayurveda Academy.

Sponsor and Guest Teacher

Mt. Meru Medicines

Radhika Ponda, hails from India, a country which has given the world the ancient wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda. In India, Yoga and Ayurveda are a way of Life. One practices the principles of Ashtanga Yoga (the 8 limbs of Yoga), especially the Yamas (social ethics) and the Niyamas (personal discipline) on a daily basis. Similarly, the elders in India rely on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda (Knowledge of Life) on a daily basis and pass this knowledge on to the new generation. As seasons change, the food you eat and the herbs you take change too. Food is indeed medicine here. However, it must be in its purest form, full of Prana, and consumed in moderation, or else it is 'Ama,' or poison, to the body.

Radhika has blessed us with some of her amazing tumeric and golden milk mixes to use during our teachings in the immersion cooking portion of the class. Radhika will also be teaching a class on how to make traditional Golden Milk with her very own products!

Check out her products here! 10% off with discount code: SACREDCHEF10

Your Investment

HYBRID- Includes Inperson Cooking Immersion

PAY IN FULL

$ 1,800

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3 MONTHS PAYMENT PLAN

$ 600

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Your Investment: Online Only

PAY IN FULL

$ 900

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3 MONTHS PAYMENT PLAN

$ 300

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Have Questions?

Not sure if this program is for you? We’ve got you, that's why we offer a complementary connection call!

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Check out our Q + A below to answer any questions you might have.

Frequently Asked Questions...

Here are a few answers to our most common questions.

Do I need to buy additional supplies for this course?

We will be providing the ingredients for the In-person Immersion. If you want to cook and experiment with things at home prior to the immersion portion of the course, then those expenses would be on your own.

How many people are in the course and will I get 1:1 attention?

The course aims to have 10-15 people. We will try to answer all questions and assist you individually with all things that you need help with.

Is there a sliding scale, scholarship, or other pricing available?

Please reach out to us if you would like to inquire about trade for the course.

How long is the program?

It’s 6 weeks long

I am already an Ayurvedic Practitioner. Would this make sense for me?

Absolutely- this program will be a nice addition to anyone's holistic practice or lifestyle, no matter how experienced you are.

How and where do you facilitate calls?

We will facilitate calls via the Vedic Zoom room.

How is the curriculum delivered?

It’s delivered in live zoom sessions, prerecorded lessons, in the cooking classes, and through our membership platform where all the content is stored.

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DISCLAIMER - REFUND POLICY