Bhagavat Life, New York

Located in the East Village, Bhagavat Life thrusts its doors open to welcome passersby pursuing healthy living through vegetarian dining and the ancient Ayurvedic holistic healing tradition. A 5,000-year-old Indian form of alternative medicine, Ayurveda is the practice of balancing five physical elements––earth, water, fire, air, and sky––to fuel the body and nurture a long, healthy life. Ayurvedic Nutrition and Culinary Training (ANACT) is offered at Bhagavat Life where students can learn how to cook with simple but specific techniques and ingredients to create a variety of meals with tangible healing benefits for the body and mind. During cooking classes, chefs trained in Ayurvedic dining help newly minted cooks prepare four-course meals with a variety of vegetarian items and raw or gluten- and dairy-free victuals. In addition to intro cooking classes, Bhagavat Life offers seasonal cooking classes, or for a more private experience, offer group cooking classes and host dinners.