About this Event
Join guest Ayurveda teacher Komal Dadlani and Samantha Reynolds, founder of Cafe Namaste, for a beginner-friendly introduction to Ayurveda at The Kampong on Saturday, June 13 from 11:00 - 1:00 PM.
Learn practical tools for daily living, enjoy a cooling herbal tea, receive a take-home recipe card, and share light seasonal snacks including fresh fruit and dates. Workshop admission includes all-day access to the beautiful Kampong National Tropical Botanical Garden nestled on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove.
This workshop is designed for absolute beginners. No prior experience with Ayurveda needed.
An optional yoga class with Samantha is available from 10:00 - 11:00 AM before the workshop with Komal. Bundle tickets are available.
You’ll Learn:
- What Ayurveda is and why seasonal living matters
- A beginner-friendly introduction to the doshas
- Why summer is associated with heat, intensity, brightness, and activity
- Cooling foods, drinks, and daily rituals for hot weather
- How to make a cooling herbal tea at home
- Simple ways to bring Ayurvedic wisdom into everyday life
Includes:
- 2-hour Ayurveda workshop with Komal
- Learn how to make a cooling summer beverage
- Take-home recipe card
- All-day admission to ($17 value)
- Fresh seasonal fruit and dates.
- Optional yoga class with Samantha Reynolds available with bundle ticket
- Gather and connect with new people interested in wellbeing.
- Free parking on-site
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a traditional Indian system of living in relationship with nature, the seasons, the body, and daily life. In this 2-hour workshop, you will explore the foundations of Ayurveda through the lens of summer, including cooling rituals, seasonal foods and drinks, and simple practices for navigating Miami’s hotter months with more ease and balance.
About Komal Dadlani, 500HR Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher
@komi_yoga | Komal Dadlani is a yoga and Ayurveda teacher with more than 13 years of teaching experience and over 15 years of dedicated personal practice. She has completed 500+ hours of Hatha Yoga training across India, France, London, and California, along with in-clinic Ayurveda study, meditation certifications, and ongoing study of traditional yogic texts including the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Vashista, Viveka Chudamani, and Tattva Bodha. Komal’s teaching is rooted in classical practice, careful observation, and compassionate guidance. She has led workshops, masterclasses, and teacher training modules in Ayurveda, yoga philosophy, pranayama, meditation, and Vedanta with yoga centers around the world.
In this workshop, Komal will introduce Ayurveda in a practical and accessible way, with a focus on simple summer rituals, cooling practices, and everyday tools for seasonal balance.
Schedule
- 10:00 - 11:00 AM Optional Garden Yoga with Sam Reynolds
- 11:00 - 1:00 PM Ayurveda Workshop with Komal
- After 1:00 p.m. Guests may enjoy the garden until close
Tickets:
- Ayurveda Workshop Only General: $65 | Kampong Member: $50
- Full Summer Rituals Experience Yoga Class + Ayurveda Workshop: $75
- Yoga Only General: $25 | Kampong Member: $18
Kampong members may purchase member-priced tickets directly through The Kampong website.
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About the Kampong
The Kampong isa 9-acre botanical garden and historic estate located in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood. Named after the Javanese and Malay word for "village", it is one of only five gardens managed by the non-profit National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG). The Kampong is the former home of Dr. David Fairchild. Home and garden admission included. Free parking on-site.
About Cafe Namaste
Cafe Namaste is a Miami-based wellness and community platform founded by Samantha Reynolds in 2019. Rooted in yoga and built for connection, Cafe Namaste creates classes, workshops, cultural learning experiences, volunteer days, and meaningful gatherings across South Florida.
Our ongoing partnership with The Kampong reflects our mission to support local nonprofit spaces while bringing people together through yoga, intentional living, and community-centered experiences.
Other Ways to Practice with Us in Miami
- Free Yoga by the River · Every Sunday at 10:30am at Flow Brickell Farmers Market (through May 31)
- Monthly Community Volunteer Days · Join us in the garden giving back to local nonprofits
Immersive Journeys
✦ India: Yoga and Culture Retreat · March 2027. Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Rishikesh. gocafenamaste.com/india2027
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training · Fall 2026
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Follow
Instagram: @cafenamaste_soflo | Website: gocafenamaste.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Garden, 4013 Douglas Road, Miami, United States
USD 76.19 to USD 87.61
