Nourish with variety.
Make room for colourful vegetables, satisfying grains and protein-rich beans, seeds or nuts.
SÁTTVIKA FOOD · A GLOBAL TABLE
Eat beautifully.
Live mindfully.
A world of delicious vegetarian food, rooted in yoga and made for real life. Nourish your body. Make space for a quieter mind.
Thoughtful ingredients.
Extraordinary possibilities.
WITH LOVE.
FRESH. COLOURFUL. FULL OF LIFE.
Vegetarian by nature✳No eggs, onion or garlic✳Big on flavour✳Inspired by the world
01 / THE PHILOSOPHYA LITTLE FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A beautiful meal.
A quieter mind.
What we eat is part of how we live.
In the Ánanda Márga tradition, sentient—or sáttvika—food is chosen to nourish the body and support a calm, clear mind for meditation. It’s a way of bringing awareness to the everyday act of eating.
Vegetables, fruit, grains, pulses, nuts and seeds take centre stage. Dairy is optional. Freshly prepared meals, moderate portions and a relaxed approach to eating are part of the practice.
Meet the ingredientsCook with attention.
Notice the aromas, textures and colours. Let care for your ingredients become care for yourself.
Make space for stillness.
Enjoy food as part of a life that includes meditation, rest and kindness to other beings.
The food–meditation connection here reflects yogic teaching. Explore the tradition ↗
02 / THE RECIPESCOME HUNGRY. LEAVE INSPIRED.
Good food.
Without borders.
From the comfort of an Italian kitchen to the bright flavours of Asia. 72 recipes, six courses. Familiar favourites, thoughtfully reimagined.
A fresh start?
Try a different ingredient or course.
Simple ingredients. Clear steps. Something for every table.
03 / YOUR SENTIENT KITCHENTHOUGHTFUL FOOD STARTS HERE
EVERYDAY INGREDIENTS. ENDLESS INSPIRATION.FLAVOUR IS AN ART, NOT A SHORTCUTA generous pantry.
A generous pantry.
A lighter touch.
There’s a whole world of flavour beyond onion and garlic. Build it in layers: warm ginger, toasted cumin, fragrant herbs, a squeeze of lemon.
For savoury depthToasted cumin + a pinch of hing
For brightnessLemon + fresh herbs
For comfortGinger + coconut + coriander
A small kitchen habit: check prepared stocks, curry pastes and sauces for hidden onion, garlic, animal ingredients or alcohol.
THE INGREDIENT GUIDEKeep it simple.
Keep it simple.
Make it delicious.
Welcome to the table
Vegetables & fruit
Grains & pulses
Nuts, seeds & plant oils
Fresh herbs & gentle spices
Milk, yogurt & vegetarian cheese, if desired
Leave out of these recipes
Meat, fish & eggs
Onion, garlic & mushrooms
Alcohol & animal gelatin
Coffee, caffeinated tea & cocoa
Red chili
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT WONDERGood questions.
Good questions.
Thoughtful answers.
You don’t have to know everything to begin. A curious mind and a well-stocked kitchen are a lovely place to start.
What does “sentient food” mean?
Here, “sentient” describes the sáttvika category in yogic teaching: food considered supportive of both body and mind. The word describes the quality of the food, rather than suggesting the food itself is conscious.
Is it vegetarian or vegan?
Sentient food is vegetarian and excludes eggs. Dairy is permitted in this tradition, and many of our dishes are entirely vegan. Each recipe includes dietary and allergen notes.
Why leave out onion and garlic?
This follows their traditional yogic classification and perceived effect on meditation. It is not a claim that they have no nutritional value. Our recipes find flavour in herbs, ginger, spices and citrus instead.
Can I still enjoy Asian and Western favourites?
Absolutely. Choose egg-free pasta and noodles, and use homemade dressings and sauces. Ginger, cumin, lemon and fresh herbs bring character to curries, salads, soups and comforting baked dishes.
How do I begin?
Try one recipe you love. Keep ingredients varied, eat enough to feel nourished, and notice your own experience. Food is one part of a wider practice that includes regular meditation, rest and ethical living.
ROOTED IN THE ÁNANDA MÁRGA TRADITIONFood, mind & meditation ↗
The world is full of flavour.
Bring a little home.