In-Person with Chef Divya Alter

Spring Cooking Immersion

We’d like to invite you to our next in-person Ayurvedic Cooking Immersion with Chef Divya Alter and Chef Rich LaMarita in New York City this April and May. This immersive experience is designed to help you deepen your relationship with food, practice healthy cooking and eating habits, and become more confident in the kitchen.

Traditionally, Spring is a time for renewal, cleansing, and fresh beginnings. With this seasonal shift in mind, you'll gain hands-on experience in Ayurvedic culinary practices and bond with fellow food enthusiasts who value nourishment, balance, and holistic wellbeing. Expect to leave feeling inspired, and ready to integrate these transformative teachings into your daily life.

Learn how to prepare delicious vegetarian recipes* that support your well-being during the seasonal transition to spring. You’ll explore how to incorporate dry and moist cooking techniques for holistic, tridoshic support, choose seasonings to enhance daily digestion, and effortlessly adapt recipes to suit your needs and pantry staples.

*we're happy to accommodate vegan and gluten-free requests.

An Early Bird discount of $500 is available for the first seven registrations or until March 31st. If you're ready to embark on this journey, sign up today to secure your spot and save. Seats are limited to ensure a personalized and intimate experience—don’t miss out!

In the cooking immersion, you will:

Have a rare opportunity to practice a variety of Ayurvedic culinary techniques with Chef Divya Alter along with other expert faculty from our Ayurvedic Nutrition & Culinary Training including Chef Rich LaMarita.
Enjoy the delicious seasonal meals we prepare and connect deeper with how Ayurvedic food benefits the body and mind

Bond with like-minded people and learn from each other

Go back home enthused and equipped to cook nourishing meals at home

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Dates

Thursday, April 23rd - Sunday, April 26th

OR

Thursday, May 14th - Sunday, May 17th

Tuition & Registration

Regular price: $2,499

Early-Bird price: $1,999*

*$500 discount available for the first seven registrations or until March 31st. Payment plans are available. Email kat@divyas.com for more information.

Location

The immersion will be hosted in Divya's private, spacious loft in the historic Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan.

Overnight accommodations are not included. For those needing them, there are an array of hotel options nearby and our team is happy to assist you to find the right one.

Faculty

Divya Alter

Ayurvedic Chef, Educator & Co-Founder of Bhagavat Life and Divya’s Kitchen

Divya Alter is an Ayurvedic chef, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life and Divya’s Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan.

With over 35 years of experience studying, practicing, and teaching vegetarian cooking and Ayurveda, Divya brings a deeply rooted and integrative approach to food and healing.

Her work is centered on the principle of food as medicine—using ingredients, cooking methods, and food combinations to support digestion, restore balance, and promote overall well-being. She bridges traditional wisdom with modern life, making Ayurveda practical, accessible, and relevant through everyday cooking.

Divya is the author of two cookbooks, What to Eat for How You Feel and Joy of Balance, and the creator of the nation’s first Ayurvedic Nutrition and Culinary Training.

Rich LaMarita

Ayurvedic Practitioner, Chef & Educator

Richard LaMarita is a twenty-five year chef-instructor for the world-renowned plant-based culinary program at the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City. Among his famed vegetarian and vegan cooking, he specializes in Indian, Italian, and Ayurvedic cuisine. He is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, having completed the Culinary Arts and Culinary Management Program in 2004. He also studied with Vedic and Ayurvedic master Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. For thirty-five years, Richard has been a practitioner and teacher of Ayurveda, and he has led seminars throughout the US, Europe, and Asia, including topics such as the Ayurvedic diet, cooking, yoga, and meditation.

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Student Experiences

"Great opportunity to connect with the group, spend time with the teachers and hone our cooking skills."

"It was so much fun! I don't think I've been that happy in a long while. Great learning experience, great food, great group of like minded people."

"I loved working together and getting to know fellow students! The opportunity to refine my skills was invaluable."