COURSE

The Art Of Eating And Drinking With Mindfulness And Intention

This course invites us to shift from seeing eating and drinking as routine acts to recognizing them as mindful practices that connect us with the earth and with each other. Imagine a world where every meal is an opportunity to honor the cycles of nature that provide for us, to show gratitude for the plants and animals that sustain us, and to experience deeper satisfaction by bringing intention and awareness to what we consume. Each bite, each sip, becomes an act of reverence and unity, allowing us to celebrate the world around us and our place within it.

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Meet your Teacher

Felix Schaefer

Berlin, Germany

Felix Schaefer graduated from “Ludwig-Frank Gymnasium” in Mannheim, Germany in 2003. Shortly after, he moved to Auckland, New Zealand. There, he completed a “Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Management” and a “Bachelor in Performing Arts”. Ayurveda sparked his interest in health and the connection of the body and mind. He coaches individual clients, teaches health and communication, and works in the film industry. In his time in New Zealand, he also discovered a passion for dance, in particular contemporary style. He tries to constantly challenge himself to find new combinations of mind and movement patterns. Felix currently works as a freelancer in Berlin, Porto, Bali, and Auckland.

5 Days

79 students

5.0 stars

6 min / day

Happiness

English

Lesson 1

Food As A Gift That Connects Us To The Natural World And To Each Other

This approach encourages us to experience meals not as quick tasks but as meaningful moments of gratitude and reflection. In our fast-paced lives, we often eat in a hurry or multitask while we eat, which leads us to overlook the incredible journey that food takes before reaching our plates. However, imagine a different approach—one in which each meal allows us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the origins of what we’re consuming. This mindset helps us reconnect with nature and acknowledge that every bite is a part of something much larger, a cycle that involves the earth, the elements, and the hard work of many people.

Lesson 2

Food: A Way To Connect Deeply With The Natural World

Food serves as a bridge, linking us to the earth’s cycles and reminding us of our place within the interconnected web of life. Yet, in our fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose touch with these origins. Meals are often processed, pre-packaged, and hurriedly consumed, but food remains a direct link to nature. Each meal offers a chance to pause, appreciate the earth’s generosity, and recognize the delicate balance that sustains life.

Lesson 3

Mindful Consumption Transforms Eating Into A Practice Of Gratitude

In our busy lives, meals often become hurried or background activities. Mindful consumption encourages us to pause, savor, and recognize the larger story behind each meal, fostering a conscious and respectful relationship with food. We will look at the shift from consumption to appreciation. Mindful consumption asks us to see meals as more than sustenance. By honoring the journey our food takes—from the earth through the hands of those who grow, harvest, and prepare it—we cultivate gratitude.

Lesson 4

Gratitude For The Sacrifices That Nourish Us

Food is something we encounter daily, and often it can feel like just a routine task. But when we look deeper, each meal we eat embodies a series of sacrifices from the earth, plants, animals, and people, all of which work together to sustain our lives. Recognizing these elements transforms eating from a simple act of consumption into a practice of presence, reverence, and connection. Across many cultures, moments of silence or prayer before a meal remind us to pause, allowing us to recognize that every bite represents not only the life that sustains us but also the interdependent relationship we share with the world.

Lesson 5

Food Sustains Both The Body And The Soul

While food and drink keep us alive, true nourishment nurtures our inner selves by addressing the deeper human desires for connection, purpose, love, and peace. This spiritual nourishment fulfills needs that cannot be satisfied by physical sustenance alone. The first step in understanding this concept is recognizing the difference between physical and spiritual nourishment. Physical nourishment provides the energy and fuel necessary for our bodies to function and thrive. It ensures survival, growth, and strength. In contrast, spiritual nourishment is not about what we consume but what we experience and cultivate within ourselves.

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Recent Reviews

Robin

August 12, 2025

This was such a unique course. I really enjoyed it and have brought much change to my eating behaviors. I look forward to much more mindfulness in my life Namaste 🙏 much gratitude.

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