The Culinary Package allows you to savor the rich and varied cuisine of India and will teach you to recreate these tasty, nourishing recipes at home. The Culinary Package begins with an introduction to food and diet drawn from the principles of the ancient science of Ayurveda and from Naturopathy, where the ultimate goal is to nourish, detoxify and rejuvenate the body. The cooking process at Shreyas begins in our organic gardens; you will be introduced to various plants, herbs and vegetables and taught about their nutritional value and health benefits. The core of the package is the personalized cooking sessions where the guests get hands-on experience in learning the preparation of a wide variety of Indian dishes under the guidance of the Executive Chef of the Retreat. Over the course of 7 days and 11, 90 minute classes, the guests learn the preparation of more than 40 dishes including breakfast items, main courses, juices, soups, salads, starters, gravies and curries, Indian breads, rice preparations, condiments, desserts and herbal brews. You will also be given inputs on nutrition, the use of Indian spices and on correct food combinations for optimal health and wellbeing. The Culinary Package also includes a session on Holistic Kitchen Management where tips are given on storage of food ingredients, lengthening the shelf life of food ingredients and tips to prevent spoilage of perishable items. A field trip to a local vegetable market and grocery shops is also offered so that the guests get tips on choosing the right quality of vegetables and other ingredients. Package Inclusions: Sessions Minutes 1 Personalised Pranayama Session per room 1 60 2 Personalised Meditation Session per room 1 60 3 Personalised Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) Session per room 1 60 4 Personalised Culinary Sessions on Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine per room 10 90 5 Rejuvenation Massages per person (Balinese / Swedish / Thai / Aromatherapy / Facial) 3 60 6 Demonstrations on table settings and service 1 60 7 Session on Indian philosophy of cooking 1 60 8 Inputs on Nutritional diet 1 45 9 Session on introduction to Indian cooking 1 45 10 Session on Holistic management of cooking 1 45 11 A visit to a nearby Village or City Excursion / Shopping Trip to Bangalore city 1 Full day 12 Community Exercise that involves Cooking and Feeding group of Children at nearby Village Schools / Orphanage. 1 Half-day 13 Nature based exercises 14 Recipes of all cooking demonstrations and a complimentary copy of our cookbook, “Soul Food” 15 Roundtrip Airport transfers Standard Package Inclusions: >> Wellness Consultation on arrival >> Gourmet Vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) served in the dining area. >> Twice daily group Yoga Sessions >> Daily once group Chanting / Sound Meditation Session >> Use of all recreational facilities - Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Steam Bath, Gym, Cricket nets and opportunity to watch >> one movie per day in Home theatre along with other guests.