the kitchen as sacred space

creating a sacred space

In order to prepare and receive a nourishing meal, the space in which we prepare our food must be taken into consideration. To create a kitchen space that invites you into food preparation is important. Here are some of the ways you can begin to create an inviting kitchen space:

Store food in glass so that you can see the colors and qualities of the foods
Place the goddess Annapurna, she who nourishes, in your kitchen to remember your relationship to nourishment
Wear only indoor shoes in the kitchen, to keep the space and energy of the kitchen clean.
Use your hands while cooking; massage grains and legumes, tear leafy greens, and measure food quantities by hand
Keep on hand some kitchen essentials, such as a mortar & pestle, multi-cooker, ginger grater, juicer, measuring cups, measuring spoons, produce bags, and a ghee pot.
Use fresh spices + herbs, whole when possible
Use high-quality fats

nourishment + ritual

With food sadhana in mind, we can view our kitchen as sacred space, within which we can partake in daily ritual. The light, colors, sounds, smells, and textures of the kitchen itself will set the stage for your daily ritual.

What materials are in your kitchen? Are there windows that let in natural light, or is it dark and cold feeling? Is your pantry organized and harmonious, or are ingredients scattered about? What are the colors in your kitchen? What is in your kitchen that invites you into ritual?

We invite you to get curious about your kitchen and take that first step towards creating a peaceful, inviting space.