#21 Divya Alter (Chef, Teacher, Author): Creating Deeply Nourishing Ayurvedic Cuisine

Join me as I interview Divya Alter, chef and co-founder of Divya's Kitchen NYC, the only Ayurvedic restaurant in NYC.  Divya is also the author of the Ayurvedic cookbook The New Ayurvedic Kitchen, What to Eat for How You Feel and the founder of the Ayurvedic culinary school Bhagavat Life, also in NYC.  Divya's Ayurvedic journey started decades ago when in her teenage rebellion, she decided to become a yogi.  Her yogic journey continued as she lived and studied in India for five years.  Her interest in cooking and food as medicine deepened as she contended with her own health challenges.  Trained as a chef in yoga ashram(s), she came to the U.S. and continued her Ayurvedic studies with Vaidya Mishra (SK Ayurveda) and energy healing with the acclaimed Barbara Brennan.  Our conversation reflects Divya's commitment to the study and practice of Ayurveda and in particular, Ayurvedic principles as they apply to food.  She shares her knowledge and passion for the subject with a generous heart.  Through Bhagavat Life, Divya leads a course titled Ayurvedic Nutrition and Culinary Training (ANACT), which is a certification program.  This course is appropriate for any individual who wants to improve his or her health personally as well as for professionals who are guiding others toward optimum health and vitality.     Offer for podcast listeners - 15% off your first purchase at Divya's Kitchen.  Promo code:  HealthyPeaceful15Find Divya:  https://bvtlife.com/​https://divyaskitchen.com/​http://divyaalter.com/​Instagram:@divyaalter @divyaskitchennyc @bvtlifeI would love it if you would follow, rate, or write a review for my podcast.  What you think matters and I appreciate all feedback!Get in touch with topic ideas relating to my podcast's categories:The meaning of health and well-being, personal and collective consciousness, and maximizing full human potential.  My email:  [email protected] sincere gratitude, Noreen