When people walk into Aavya Cooking Classes, they’re usually coming straight from the lively streets of Rishikesh—maybe after a dip in the Ganga, a yoga class, or a long journey.
I always notice the same thing: they carry a mix of excitement, curiosity, and just a little bit of fatigue.
That’s why we begin gently—with a calming, Ayurvedic-inspired drink.
It might be tulsi tea, fennel water, or something cooling with rose or mint.
I find that a simple refreshment helps everyone settle in.
You can almost feel the energy shift… like we’re all breathing a little slower.
To me, food is more than something we eat—it’s memory, emotion, and connection.
That’s the experience I try to create in each session.
We don’t just follow recipes—we cook with awareness, and we cook together.
Some of our favorites are simple, nourishing Indian dishes like seasonal vegetable curry, fresh chilla, or soft roti made with organic flour.
I guide everyone step-by-step, but what makes each class special is the questions, the curiosity, and the stories guests bring with them—about spices from home, or dishes their grandparents made.
One of my favorite parts of class is visiting our little garden.
It’s small, but meaningful.
Picking tulsi leaves or fresh curry leaves straight from the plant reminds us how close food is to the earth.
When students see the leaves they just picked sizzling in a hot pan, their faces light up.
That’s when you really feel the connection—between soil, sun, spice, and spirit.
After we cook, we sit down to eat together.
That’s when something beautiful always happens.
The table fills with food—but also with laughter, conversations, and a quiet feeling of peace.
Someone might say, “This reminds me of my grandmother,” or “I didn’t know cooking could feel like this.”
Those are the moments I treasure most.
People often come to Aavya expecting to learn Indian recipes—but they leave with something more.
A memory.
A feeling.
Sometimes even a friendship.
And for me, what matters most is when I see people becoming more conscious about what they eat, how they cook, and how food makes them feel.
If you’re ever in Rishikesh and looking not just for a cooking class, but a heart-centered experience, come find us at Aavya.
Let’s cook, laugh, and make something meaningful together.
