A learning holiday: cook Ayurvedic meals, learn the daily routine and self-massage, and visit herb gardens — so you can bring the practice home.
- Tradition: Ayurveda
- Length: Usually 5–14 days
- Price: Confirmed by the centre in writing
- Before booking: Practitioner video consultation
Learning by doing
A lifestyle course is less about treatment and more about learning. Days combine cooking classes with the centre’s chefs, talks by a physician on the basics of Ayurveda, and practical sessions on Dinacharya — the daily routine — including self-massage (abhyanga), tongue scraping and oil pulling.
Many courses include visits to spice markets and herb gardens, and end with a set of recipes and a routine written for you.
What you might learn
How Ayurveda balances sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent in a meal.
Kitchari, dals, vegetable dishes, chutneys and spiced teas.
Turmeric, cumin, coriander, fennel, ginger and more, and how they are used.
Self-massage, oil pulling, tongue scraping and regular sleep.
How Ayurveda adjusts food and routine through the year.
A typical day
- Yoga
- Breakfast
- Cooking class
- Lunch you helped cook
- Physician’s talk
- Self-massage practice
- Dinner
An illustration only. Each centre and practitioner sets their own timetable.
Who it suits
- Guests curious about Ayurveda who want practical skills
- Food lovers
- Those who have had a programme and want to keep it up at home
Tell the centre about food allergies and intolerances before you arrive.
Official sources
- Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
- National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)
- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)
Rules, registrations and visa terms change. Where this page and an official source differ, the official source applies.
Questions guests ask
Do I need any experience?
No. Courses start from the basics.
Is it vegetarian?
Yes, Ayurvedic cooking courses are usually vegetarian, and many dishes are easy to make vegan.
