Join us in Bali for a transformative journey

Master Living Foods at Sayuri Academy

World-class instruction surrounded by a vibrant community with an abundance of soul-nourishing cuisine and connection. If you seek professional growth or personal transformation: our immersive trainings will give you the mastery, confidence, and connection to nourish yourself and others. Sayuri Healing Food WELCOMES YOU to enter a world of Healing and Transformation in the beautiful surroundings of Ubud, Bali.

→ Study in paradise with renowned chefs

→ Learn advanced vegan, raw, and fermentation techniques

→ Join a living, thriving café & culinary community

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Create Plant-Based Food That Heals, Awakens, and Inspires. Starting with Yourself

Learn Raw Food, Vegan Food, Vegan Cheese, Raw Chocolate, Raw Desserts, Fermentation and more.

At Sayuri Healing Food Academy in Ubud, Bali, we offer transformative plant-based chef trainings that nourish far beyond the plate. From soulful weekend workshops to 13-day professional certifications, our courses span the full spectrum of living cuisine—raw, cooked vegan, and fermentation—crafted with reverence for both tradition and innovation.

Whether you’re beginning your journey, expanding your healing practice, or refining your craft as a conscious chef, you’ll gain not only techniques but insight, intuition, and a deeper connection to food as medicine and expression.

Transform your Health

Invest in your future longevity & radiance and build a new relationship with food and cooking.

Become a Master

Invest in your future, whether you want to cook at home or pursue a career in plant-based cuisine.

Get Certified

Invest in your future, whether you want to cook at home or pursue a career in plant-based cuisine.

Our Certification Trainings

Go Deep. Train Professionally. Transform Your Relationship with Food.

Our immersive chef trainings are designed for those ready to commit to a profound journey—whether personal, professional, or both. Over 7 to 13 days, you’ll gain mastery in raw cuisine, plant-based cooking, fermentation, chocolate, cheese, and desserts guided by expert instructors in the heart of Bali.

Cooked Vegan Chef Training – Level 1

Fermentation Chef & Cheese Training Level 1

Raw Chocolate Chef Training Level 1

Raw Desserts Chef Training Level 1

Raw Vegan Chef Training Level 1

Raw Vegan Chef Training Level 2

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Courses, Workshops & Masterclasses

Refine Your Craft. Expand Your Palate. Follow Your Curiosity.

From weekend intensives to specialized half-day classes, these offerings are designed for culinary exploration, creative inspiration, and skill refinement. Whether you’re diving into vegan Balinese cooking, raw desserts, or fermentation, each course offers a delicious taste of Sayuri’s signature approach: soulful, skillful, and alive with purpose.

Gluten Free Baking 101

2 hours

Plant-based Cooking Masterclass

2 days

Raw Chocolate Workshop

1 day

Raw Food Masterclass 1

2 days

Raw Food Masterclass 2

2 days

Sourdough Bread Level 1 & 2 with Andreea Apostol

2 Levels

Vegan Balinese Cooking 1

2 hours

Vegan Balinese Cooking 2

2 hours

Vegan Cakes & Pastries with Chef Adrian Wu

4 Levels

Vegan Cheese Masterclass

2 days

Vegan Cheese with Chef Adrian Wu

Coming Soon

Vegan Sushi Workshop

2 days

Private Classes in Ubud

Personal, hands-on, and entirely tailored to you.

Whether you’re on a retreat, traveling with friends, or seeking one-on-one guidance, our private classes offer a unique opportunity to learn the art of raw and plant-based cuisine in an intimate, immersive setting.

Held in our peaceful Ubud kitchen, these sessions are designed around your time and interests—learn vibrant recipes, foundational techniques, and healing food principles in just a few hours, or book multiple days for a deeper dive.

Perfect for couples, wellness groups, or anyone wanting a meaningful and delicious experience in Bali.

Private Classes

Personal, hands-on, and entirely tailored to you or your group

Gain a profession, a lifestyle, and a path to meaningful impact.

With us, you don’t just learn recipes

We train passionate individuals to become skilled, confident raw vegan chefs with real-world credentials—whether you’re building a wellness brand, launching a retreat, or transforming your personal health: this is the best place to start.

Our certification programs are hands-on, practical, and globally accessible (we offer online courses), designed to give you the tools, techniques, and credibility to thrive in a growing plant-based industry.

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Every step counts: we create with presence and love energy.

Fully immersed in this beautiful environment, there is an invitation to be present and to focus on the NOW. It’s a magical place, where people connect and food is another way to appreciate this beautiful world we live in, together.

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What Makes Sayuri Unique

More Than a Cooking School — A Culinary Ecosystem

While other vegan academies offer training, Sayuri offers immersion. Here, you’re not just learning in a classroom—you’re part of a thriving café, kitchen, and creative community centered on healing, expression, and excellence.

Specialized Focus

Fermentation, raw desserts, vegan cheese, cacao ceremonies—taught by masters in each field

Certification & Credibility

Graduate with practical chef-level experience and real-world café exposure

Healing & Technique

Courses draw from Asian healing wisdom, plant medicine, and soul-aligned living

A Global Gathering

Our students and chefs come from all over the world, forming lifelong bonds and creative collaborations

Spiritual & Practical

Meditation, nature, and artistry blend seamlessly with knife skills, plating, and fermentation science

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Become part of a supportive and vibrant community

Our certification courses in Bali empower you to master remarkable plant-based dishes that are proven and loved at our Café and Academy in Ubud Bali.

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With 15 years of experience to support your growth

Our certification courses in Bali empower you to master remarkable plant-based dishes that are proven and loved at our Café and Academy in Ubud Bali.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Whether you’re here for a weekend workshop, a multi-week chef training, or an advanced masterclass, Sayuri’s curriculum adapts to your goals.

One-Day Workshops

Cacao, raw desserts, sushi, vegan cheese, gluten-free baking & more

Chef Trainings

Raw, Vegan, Cheese, Desserts & Chocolate – with certification

Masterclasses

With internationally renowned chefs like Adrian Wu

Online Academy

Join from anywhere in the world with Zoom courses + downloadable coursebooks

Testimonials

Directly from our Alumni

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Rooted in Ubud

The Heart of Healing & Transformation

Surrounded by lush jungle, sacred temples, and a vibrant, conscious community, Ubud offers more than just a setting—it offers a living invitation to heal, create, and connect. Here, plant-based cooking becomes a powerful pathway to nourishment and transformation.

Whether you join us in person for a fully immersive, sensory-rich experience, or from afar through our dynamic online academy, you become part of something deeper—a global community grounded in the spirit of Ubud and uplifted by its cultural beauty, natural abundance, and timeless wisdom.

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Over 1,500 international Students & Alumni

Our courses incorporate Asian healing traditions because they offer holistic approaches that promote balance and well-being. These practices enrich our programs, empowering you with diverse, effective tools for success.

Sayuri Gives Back: Our Community Pledge

Through charity and scholarships, we aim to provide everyone with an opportunity to live a more healthy, nourishing and satisfying life. We give back to our community through our Academy and Café.

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Our Alumni are conquering the world of plant-based food

By becoming Sayuri Ambassadors

This is a professional path for graduates of Sayuri Healing Food Academy’s in-person trainings who wish to teach Sayuri’s original recipes with full official recognition.

We have Ambassadors joining from all over the world, and once you have completed your official certification trainings at Sayuri Academy, you can become one too!

Our Ambassadors

A trip to Bali is an investment in your own Healing.

There is a reason we are based in Ubud, Bali. That reason becomes clear the moment you wake up here in paradise: surrounded by lush greenery and a plethora of amazing cultural and natural sites you can visit, you immerse yourself in an energy that is unique in the world.

Now imagine going back home with new skills in your pocket, and a renewed sense of purpose in your life!

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Looking for a qualified plant-based Chef

Check out our Chef Directory

Certified and Accredited by Sayuri Healing Food.

Everyody follows their own path… but when those paths converge, something truly meaningful can emerge: a community of talented and driven people who are passionate about creating a better world!

Our alumni are all driven individuals who follow their own path. Somethow they end up in Magical Bali and find a new purpose and passion in their life.

Learn with them, or just follow them for their stories.

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What sets us apart

Echoing the Timeless Intelligence of Asian Healing Traditions

Our courses incorporate Asian cuisine and healing traditions because we believe in holistic approaches that promote balance and well-being for your body, mind and soul. Our recipes combined with these practices enrich our programs, empowering you with diverse, effective tools for healing and success. Combine this with a supportive environment where your growth is our priority, unlocking your potential for a bright & healthy future.

Rooted in Eastern Nutritional Wisdom & knowledge

Rooted in Eastern nutritional wisdom, we embrace the balance of flavors and nutrients. Our approach harmonizes ancient knowledge with modern practices for optimal well-being.

10+ Years experience with Teaching International Students

We have developed a deep understanding of diverse learning needs. Our approach is tailored to engage students from various cultural backgrounds, ensuring effective communication and learning.

More than 1,500 Global students have gone before you

More than 1,500 global students have journeyed before you on this path. Their experiences and insights can guide you as you embark on your own adventure.

Transformational Food, & immersive experience: Not Just Recipes

Transformational Food & Immersive Experience: Beyond Just Recipes
Delve into a culinary journey where flavors transcend the plate. Experience the art of cooking as an engaging exploration of culture and community.

Food as Medicine

Learn living cuisine with the support of a vibrant community in a safe space that welcomes all.

Our courses provide hands-on experience in vegan cuisine, empowering you to create delicious, healthy meals. Join a community of passionate chefs and food lovers in Bali or online.

Hands-On Learning

Our courses provide hands-on experience in vegan cuisine, empowering you to create delicious, healthy meals. Join a community of passionate chefs and food lovers in Bali or online.

Expert Guidance

Learn from seasoned chefs who share their passion and expertise with you.

Meet your instructors

Passionate Chef-Educators dedicated to your growth.

Vanessa Alonso

Juliana Arroyave

Sayoko Kawai

Sayuri Tanaka

Miho Muto

Vania Lie

Arif Springs

We’re passionate about your empowerment!

At Sayuri Healing Food we believe in Real Living and Healing Food. We create medicine for your body, Mind and Soul.

About Us

Discover Our Best selling Vegan Cookbooks for Culinary Inspiration and Healthy Recipes

Explore our curated selection of popular vegan cookbooks designed to elevate your cooking skills. Each book offers unique recipes and insights to nourish your body and soul.

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Join us in Bali for a transformative journey

Master Living Foods at Sayuri Academy

Create Plant-Based Food That Heals, Awakens, and Inspires. Starting with Yourself

Learn Raw Food, Vegan Food, Vegan Cheese, Raw Chocolate, Raw Desserts, Fermentation and more.