Yoga in the Garden: Class + Volunteer

Join the Cafe Namaste community as we partner with Health in the Hood, a local non-profit to connect urban communities to wellness in their newest program, Yoga in the Garden. Take care of yourself and take care of your community.

This special event combines a yoga flow led by Samantha Reynolds, founder of Cafe Namaste along with community service. We will meet as a group to help build a vegetable garden in what is known as a food desert in underserved neighborhoods. Come prepared to work, shovel, and build!

Schedule

9AM-10AM        Vinyasa Flow (all levels)

10AM-11:30AM Volunteer + Build a Garden

If you don’t have enough time for both, you’re welcome to choose. We kindly ask that you consider making a donation to Health in the Hood if you cannot stay after class to volunteer.

Location: 2261 NW 152nd Terrace, Opa-Locka FL 33054

Parking is across the street, when available.

What to Bring:

Please bring your own yoga mat,  wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty, closed toe shoes, eusable water bottle, hat, and sunscreen!

About Health in the Hood:

Health in the Hood is a non-profit with a mission to provide equal food access for all. Founded  by Executive Director, Asha Walker in 2013, Health in the Hood set out to connect communities to wellness with a simple idea” local vegetable gardens to feed and inform communities in need. What they do:

• End food insecurity in underserved neighborhoods
• Build urban vegetable farms
• Distribute free produce
• Teach nutrition and fitness
• Establish sustainable local food ecosystems

About Cafe Namaste

Cafe Namaste™ is a holistic lifestyle community that empowers people to thrive by providing tools and experiences for everyday living. Cafe Namaste offers events, workshops, and classes. Our pillars are holistic wellness, community, personal growth, and joy. We also feature different plant-based chefs and brands at our events, creating a wellness cafe experience to bring people together. Cafe Namaste's philanthropy division, Project: Namaste empowers individuals to be agents of change by providing volunteer programs to the community, partnering with existing non-profits and offering wellness programs to communities in need.

We work with local organizations focused on empowerment, wellness, and human development. We believe long-term relationships are a key to success and making an impact.

In addition to offering volunteer programs, We offer wellness classes, events and general support to under-served populations, including homeless centers and to children in need. Our hope is that we strengthen community involvement in building a better future for all of us.

PLEASE READ:

Integrity Check-In: Please make sure to attend if you sign up. We have limited space and there is a waiting list of people willing to serve. They are counting on your help and very much appreciate it! If you signed up and cannot make it, let us know immediately so we can open your space to someone else.