The Toxins Nobody Talks About
Understanding Toxic Accumulation and How to Reverse It Through Food and Lifestyle
August 29-30, 2026, 10 am - 1 pm ET
with Dr. Melina Takvorian-Mishra and Chef Divya Alter
Could the toxins making you feel tired, inflamed, or chronically unwell be different from the ones you've been told about?
While modern discussions of toxicity focus on environmental pollutants such as pesticides, heavy metals, plastics, and EMF/EMR exposure, Ayurveda teaches that some of the most harmful toxins are created within the body itself. In the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda lineage of Vaidya Ramakant Mishra, toxicity is understood on four distinct levels—including the little-known concept of ama-visha, a deeper form of toxicity that can arise not only from impaired digestion but also from chronic stress and emotional disturbance.
In this live two-part workshop, Dr. Melina Takvorian-Mishra and Chef Divya Alter will introduce this unique Ayurvedic understanding of toxicity and show you how to recognize its signs, reduce its effects, and gently support the body's natural cleansing processes through practical food, lifestyle, and cooking techniques. This is a rare opportunity to learn one of Vaidya Mishra's most profound teachings directly from his closest student and wife, together with one of his longtime culinary students.
Fall Cooking Immersion
In Person with Chef Divya Alter
October 8-11, 2026
Traditionally, fall is a season of grounding, nourishment, and preparing the body for the colder months ahead. In this hands-on immersion, you'll deepen your Ayurvedic cooking skills by practicing essential techniques such as knife skills, blooming spices, sautéing, stir-frying, roasting, baking, and more—all while connecting with fellow food lovers who value wholesome nourishment and mindful living.
Together, we'll prepare delicious vegetarian recipes* designed to support the seasonal transition. You'll learn how to balance meals with digestive spices, adapt recipes to your constitution and pantry, and bake with whole-grain flours, natural sweeteners, and other nourishing ingredients for healthier everyday treats.