An overhead shot displays an array of colorful spices on a dark gray surface. Clear glass jars are tipped over, spilling whole white peppercorns, cloves, green cardamom pods, and cinnamon sticks. Piles of red and yellow powdered spices are also visible, along with loose cloves and cardamom pods. In the background, out-of-focus red chili peppers and green leaves add to the vibrant composition.

Eating with Intention: Ayurveda, Food and Self

COURSE

Course description

Eating is more than just nutrients, it is about energy, balance, and connection to self in your daily life.

This course will introduce you to the foundational principles of Ayurveda, an ancient Eastern approach to well-being, through the lens of food. This is perfect for beginners looking for practical tools to better understand their body and make more intuitive choices.

This discussion-based course invites learners to explore a timeless, holistic approach to eating. Exploring how energy, digestion, emotion, and environment are all linked and how food is one of the most powerful tools we have to support balance and vitality. Through playful exploration of taste, texture, season, and emotion, we’ll examine how eating is more than a physical act, it’s an energetic exchange.

Whether you’re new to Ayurveda or simply seeking more intention in how you eat, this course will offer you grounding insights that you can apply immediately. 

Learning objectives

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • understand the foundational principles of Ayurveda, including the five elements and the doshic system
  • identify personal constitution and imbalances through guided reflection
  • learn how Ayurvedic concepts of digestion toxicity, and taste influence overall well-being 
  • explore food as a practice of daily balance, self-awareness, and care 
  • reflect on how Ayurveda can complement and contrast with Western nutrition and food culture

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Continuing Studies statement on use of educational technology

This course will require the use of Zoom and may use other education technology such as internet-based applications, cloud services, or social media. In order to complete this course you will be required to either consent to the disclosure of your personal information outside of Canada to enable use of these technologies, or work with the Division of Continuing Studies to explore other privacy protective options (such as using an alias or nickname).