Category: Recipes

Fennel Citrus Sattvic Ayurvedic Dressing | Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat

A Simple Fennel-Citrus Dressing from the Ashram Kitchen

This recipe is shared by Meredith Hudson (Sri Devi), Kitchen Manager at the Sivananda Ashram, whose approach to cooking is rooted in Karma Yoga and the principles of Ayurvedic nourishment. I arrived at the Sivananda Ashram over a decade ago with no pro …

Cumin, Coriander & Fennel: The Ayurvedic Tea for Digestion & Calm

A Simple Ayurvedic Tea to Support Digestion & Ease Holiday Stress During busy seasons—or anytime life feels a little overwhelming—Ayurveda reminds us that small, daily rituals can help reset the mind and soothe the body. One of the simplest and mos …

Ayurvedic Baked Pear Recipe

This simple baked pear dish is perfect for autumn and early winter, when Vata dosha is high and the body craves warmth and moisture. Soft, sweet pears and raisins gently nourish and hydrate the tissues, while cinnamon kindles digestion and honey adds a …

Golden Coconut Stew with Kale, Sweet Potatoes & Lentils

This nourishing stew is a beautiful example of sattvic eating—calming to the mind, supportive to digestion, and deeply grounding to the nervous system. From an Ayurvedic perspective, the combination of sweet potatoes and lentils provides both stability …

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Avocado & Black Beans

Packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and essential vitamins like A, C, and K, this dish is as nourishing as it is delicious. The combination of sweet potatoes, black beans, and avocado provides a perfect balance of complex carbs, healthy fats, and p …