This isn't just a cooking class.

It's a return to ritual: to nourishment, slowing down and tuning in.

Join us for a beautiful, hands-on Ayurvedic cooking experience where food becomes more than something we consume. It becomes medicine, connection and a daily ritual of care.

Together, we will prepare, share and enjoy a seasonal Ayurvedic lunch while exploring the principles that make food genuinely nourishing.

Date: Saturday 6 February 2027
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm AEST (QLD time) 
Location: The Kembali, Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast 
Investment: $127

No previous experience with Ayurveda or cooking is required.

What you will experience

A morning of hands-on cooking, grounded teaching and a shared table.

  • Cook meals designed to support digestion, hormonal wellbeing and seasonal balance

  • Understand the purpose behind Ayurvedic spices and cooking methods

  • Learn how to eat in alignment with your dosha

  • Explore Agni, the Ayurvedic concept of digestive fire

  • Understand how we eat, not only what we eat, changes our experience of nourishment

  • Discover practical rituals you can bring into your own kitchen

  • Sit down and share a beautiful lunch with fellow food lovers

Food as ritual

How we prepare, receive and digest our meals

In Ayurveda, nourishment begins long before the first bite. It begins in the way we choose our ingredients, the presence we bring to the chopping board, the warmth of the spices in the pan, and the quiet moment before we eat.

On the day, we explore food as a living ritual: how to prepare a meal with intention, how to receive it with gratitude and how to create the conditions for easy, comfortable digestion. You will learn simple practices that settle the nervous system before a meal, so the body can move into rest and digest and truly take in what it is given.

These are not complicated rules. They are small, beautiful shifts that turn an everyday meal into a moment of care, and they are easy to bring home to your own table.

  • Ayurvedic Ojas Balls
  • Ayurvedic Cooking Ingredients

The menu

A seasonal, vegetarian Ayurvedic lunch, prepared together

Our menu is designed around the season, the six tastes, and the principles of easy digestion. Every dish is vegetarian, gently spiced and made from whole, fresh ingredients.

For example, a warming dal, seasonal vegetables, a grain, a digestive chutney or condiment, and a spiced tea or drink. 

If you have any allergies or intolerances, please let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.

What is included

Everything you need for a nourishing, well-supported experience, on the day and afterwards.

  • Hands-on Ayurvedic cooking demonstration

  • Education on doshas, Agni, spices and seasonal eating

  • Shared Ayurvedic lunch

  • Digital workshop notes

  • Printable recipes

  • Access to the online event portal

  • Post-workshop resources and integration guidance

Who this workshop is for

Come as you are. No experience needed.

This workshop is for you if you are:

  • Curious about Ayurveda and wanting a grounded, practical way in
  • Feeling tired, bloated, stressed or out of rhythm, and ready to support your digestion and energy through food
  • A home cook who wants to understand spices, seasonal eating and the six tastes
  • A yoga teacher, wellness practitioner or Academy student wanting to deepen your kitchen wisdom
  • Someone who loves good food and good company, and wants to slow down and enjoy a meal with presence

You do not need any experience with Ayurveda or cooking. Everything is explained simply, and we cook together every step of the way.

Event details

The Kembali, Burleigh Heads

We gather at The Kembali, a serene lakeside sanctuary in Burleigh Heads with light, airy interiors and a calm, spacious feel. It is a beautiful place to slow down, cook with presence and share a meal together. Our shared lunch is vegetarian, and places are limited to 20 guests so the kitchen stays intimate and unhurried. [TO CONFIRM: venue street address and parking]
Join Us at the Table

Join us at the table

One ticket includes the hands-on class, your shared Ayurvedic lunch, digital notes, printable recipes and the online event portal. Places are limited to 20. Tickets are non-refundable.

Faculty

Experience Ayurveda

Clinical Ayurvedic Health Practitioner + Panchakarma Specialist • Ayurvedic Educator • Energy Alchemist • Yoga + Breathwork Trainer • Business Strategist Jasmine Grace

Jasmine is the co-founder of the Ayurveda Alchemist Academy and a devoted educator with over 27 years of experience in holistic health, Ayurvedic medicine, and spiritual wellness. A Clinical Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Panchakarma Specialist, Reiki Master, and Yoga Teacher Trainer, Jasmine brings ancient teachings alive through a modern, embodied lens. Her mission is to awaken the healer archetype in every woman, combining energy medicine, nervous system regulation, and Ayurvedic wisdom to create true transformation. Jasmine empowers students to build sacred businesses that are soul-led, trauma-aware, and rooted in purpose—becoming powerful agents of healing in their communities and beyond.

Ayurvedic Practitioner • Yoga + Meditation Instructor • Educator Helena Baur Lima

Helena is a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yoga Teacher with over 15 years of experience in holistic wellness. With a background in physiology, biochemistry, and physical education, she brings a grounded and integrative approach to healing that blends ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science. Helena offers personalised consultations and therapies that include nutrition, herbal support, and bodywork. She also teaches traditional yoga and meditation in a way that’s accessible and nurturing for all levels. Certified by the Brahma Vidyalaya School in partnership with the American Institute of Vedic Studies, and an internationally recognised yoga instructor, Helena is passionate about guiding others toward balance in body, mind, and spirit.

Lead Educator • Doctor of Chinese Medicine • Ayurveda + Women's Health Practitioner • Registered Nurse Dr Harmony Robinson-Stagg

Harmony is the founder of the higHERself™ method and visionary co-creator of the Ayurveda Alchemist Academy. With over 20 years of experience as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Registered Nurse, and Ayurvedic Practitioner, she blends ancient wisdom with modern science to empower women to live their purpose. As Lead Educator and mentor, Harmony brings clinical excellence, soulful strategy, and compassionate leadership into her teachings—supporting students to build heart-led wellness businesses and confidently share Ayurveda with the world. Her mission is to guide women to reclaim their feminine power, create sustainable healing careers, and lead with courage, clarity, and integrity.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you might like to know before you join us.

  • Do I need any experience with Ayurveda or cooking?

    Not at all. This workshop is designed for complete beginners as well as those already curious about Ayurveda. We guide you through every step, and everything is explained in plain, practical language.

  • Is the lunch vegetarian? What about allergies and dietary requirements?

    Yes, our shared lunch is fully vegetarian and prepared according to Ayurvedic principles. If you have any allergies or intolerances, please let us know before the workshop so we can plan safely. [TO CONFIRM: gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options, and how far in advance to advise.]

  • What should I bring and wear?

    Wear comfortable clothing you can cook in, with closed-toe shoes and long hair tied back. Bring a water bottle, a notebook and pen, and a container for any leftovers. Aprons are provided, though you are welcome to bring your own.

  • What is your cancellation policy?

    Tickets are non-refundable. [TO CONFIRM: whether a ticket can be transferred to another person if you are unable to attend.]

  • Where is The Kembali and is there parking?

    The Kembali is in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. [TO CONFIRM: full street address, parking availability and any public transport notes.] Full arrival details are provided in your online event portal once you have reserved your place.

  • What happens after I book?

    You will receive immediate access to your online event portal with a welcome note, a Before You Arrive checklist, an optional Agni reflection quiz and, after the workshop, your digital notes, printable recipes and integration guidance.

The Nourishment Continues at Home

The class is one afternoon. What you take home is meant to last. When you reserve your place, you'll receive immediate access to three bonus resources to bring the ritual into your own kitchen:

  • Ayurvedic Rituals for the Seasons

    Small, doable practices for eating, resting, and living in rhythm with each season

  • NOURISH Ayruvedic Cookbook

    Our collection of nourishing, spice-infused recipes designed to support your digestion, energy, and hormonal wellbeing

  • Chants & Prayers for Mealtime

    Simple blessings to help you slow down, arrive and receive your food with gratitude

Come to the table

Slow down, cook with intention and share a meal that nourishes you from the inside out. We would love to welcome you.

Experience Ayurvedic Cooking