A comprehensive hands-on course designed to empower doulas, caregivers, and expecting mothers with the knowledge and skills to support a healthy and nourishing pregnancy and postpartum journey with nourishment rooted in Ayurveda and Western herbalism.
Doula Kitchen
with Rachel Musquiz
WHEN: Oct 16 - Nov 20 (6 Wednesdays)
TIME: 11am - 1pm
LOCATION:
The American Botanical Council
6200 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
COST:
- $295 early bird through Sept 30th/ $345 after
Cooking Demos:
Class format will include an introduction to key principles, hands-on activities, and cooking demos.
TAUGHT BY: Rachel Musquiz
Rachel Musquiz is a holistic chef, culinary herbalist & postpartum doula. In 2016, she opened Curcuma as an Ayurvedic food truck, and expanded into a line of superfood & spice blends. In 2020, she transitioned to working primarily with retreats & private clients seeking to use food as medicine in their healing journey.
With delightfully nourishing menus, Rachel empowers her clients to be their own healers through food choices. Her offerings include private chef services, postpartum meal prep, holistic retreat catering & event production. When she’s not in the kitchen, she usually spends her time outside hiking, camping & outdoor climbing.
CORE WORKSHOP PRINCIPLES
Ayurvedic Nutrition
The importance of the six tastes (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent) and how they influence the body's balance and well-being during pregnancy and postpartum.
Herbalism
Introduction to key herbs and their benefits for pregnancy and postpartum care, culinary use & herbal preparation
Ancestral Traditions
Overview of multicultural & indigenous approaches to postpartum care, highlighting key herbs, ingredients & approaches
Ayurvedic Nutrition
Learning to tailor Ayurvedic and herbal recommendations to meet individual needs, considering factors such as dosha balance, health conditions, and personal preferences
CLASS REFUND POLICY
Deposits and class payments are non-refundable, but may be used toward future classes within a one year period if you contact us to withdraw at least 2 weeks BEFORE the class begins. If you withdraw after this time period, all payments made are not refundable or transferrable AND your full balance is still due if your payment plan is not complete. Please understand that your tuition pays for a seat during this session and that is why we have to stick to this policy.
If you have to miss classes, we will work with you to help you make up the material. We know that circumstances change and life challenges come up, but we cannot make exceptions. You are welcome to give your seat in class to a friend if you cannot attend. Please read our full Class Refund Policy.