The basis of Ayurveda and Vedic Cookingworkshops.
By Sanne Lute and Richard Slager.
- Stay at a beautiful French estate in the middle of nature.
- Learn about the basics of Ayurveda and find out what your Ayurvedic constitution is.
- Learn about the guidelines of Vedic cooking and how to apply this.
- Workshops Vedic Cooking.
- The opportunity to participate in healthy vegetarian (Ayurvedic) meals.
This week is all about Ayurveda. Dinner is prepared according to the guidelines of Ayurveda. In the workshops you will apply what you learned by preparing meals. The food will actually be served to the guests of the centre. Learn about Sattvic food and how to apply the 6 flavors to dishes. Practice using ingredients that are good for your health, such as oil and Indian herbs and spices.
The program from Monday to Friday is as follows:
From 09:30 – 11:00 you will be introduced to the basic principles of Ayurveda. What does the philosophy entail? What is your Ayurvedic body type? How does your body interact with herbs and nutrition?
From 16:30 – 18:30 you will actually apply what you learn in theory by preparing Vedic meals for guests under the guidance of the cook. Use Indian spices for Sattvik meals and balance the 6 flavors.
In addition to the existing program, 2 other Ayurveda programs are offered in the same week. It is possible to add an extra module for EUR 100,-.
- Ayurveda and Yoga Asana 5 days from 11:30 – 12:30
Learn about the effects of asanas on your body and your personality. By combining the knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga you will find the perfect balance for yourself. - Ayurveda and herbs 5 days from 14:00 – 16:00
Get to know the herbs in the grounds and surroundings of Centre Lothlorien. Get to work with them by drying them, composing teas and making massage oil or rose water, for example.
Please indicate when making your reservation if you wish to participate in other workshops as well.
At Centre Lothlorien, we teach Indian Classic Yoga, Yoga as it is taught in India. Here Yoga is “A Way of Life”. At the Centre Dutch and English are spoken.
About the organisers
The week will be taught by Sanne Lute and Richard Slager.
Sanne is a part of the team at Lothlorien since 2022. All summer, as well as in spring and autums, she cooks for all the guests at the center. After working in several kitchens, including a long time in mental health care, she followed her heart to be in nature and be more involved with food. Sanne learned about Yoga in India and has been studying Vedic cooking for a long time. Her passion is therefore healthy and vegetarian cooking.
Richard is co-responsible for running the Yoga retreats and Yoga teacher training courses at Centre Lothlorien, The Yoga Institute France.
SInds 2002, Richard spends a lot of time at Centre Lothlorien and knows all the special places in the area.
In Kerala, India, Richard studied the basics of Ayurveda and Herbology. Richard completed Yoga Teacher Training at The Yoga Institute in Mumbai. Now Richard teaches the Yoga Teacher Training Course at Centre Lothlorien, organises courses on the philosophy of Yoga and Ayurveda and conducts practical workshops on balanced eating, practical use of local herbs and preparation of oils and other herbal preperations.