Do I need prior yoga experience to join?

No prior experience is necessary; classes are designed for all levels.

Is the class affected by rain?

Classes are held rain or shine under a covered open-air pavilion.

What should I bring to class?

Bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and insect repellent if needed.

How do I get to The Kampong?

The Kampong is located at 4013 Douglas Rd, Miami, FL 33133, easily reachable by car or local transit.

Is parking available on-site?

Yes, visitors can park in the garden's designated parking areas.

Are children allowed in the yoga classes?

The classes are intended for adults; check with organizers for age-specific offerings.

Yoga Classes at The Kampong - National Tropical Botanical Gardens

In the heart of Miami's historic Coconut Grove neighborhood, The Kampong - National Tropical Botanical Gardens offers a rare chance to unwind with Yoga with Sam Reynolds. This unique, all-levels yoga session takes place in an open-air pavilion within the lush botanical gardens at 4013 Douglas Rd. The setting is striking: broad views of tropical flora provide a peaceful backdrop, melding the calming rhythms of nature with deliberate movement and breath. Open rain or shine, the hour-long classes cultivate a strong sense of community and personal renewal.

The Kampong itself is a living collection of rare and endangered tropical plants, spanning 11 acres along Biscayne Bay. Founded in 1947 and now part of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens network, it serves as both a sanctuary for biodiversity and a cultural hub in South Florida. Visitors experience tropical fruits, flowering trees, and towering palms—many rare or exotic—which frame the yoga space and enrich the outdoor ambiance.

What sets this offering apart is the fusion of physical wellness with the vibrant ecosystem surrounding you. Sam Reynolds’ inclusive teaching style welcomes practitioners from beginners to experienced yogis, encouraging a mindful connection to the environment. Bringing your mat and water lets you fully engage, while the garden’s quiet hum offers a restorative contrast to Miami’s urban energy.

For travelers and locals seeking a mindful pause amid nature, The Kampong’s yoga classes provide an inviting gateway. It’s a rare blend of botanical wonder and outdoor wellness that fits seamlessly into Miami’s rich mosaic of recreational offerings. Whether you’re topping off a morning visit to the garden or simply stepping off the city pace for an hour, this experience makes a singular mark on the region’s outdoor activity scene.

About The Kampong - National Tropical Botanical Gardens

The Kampong — part of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens — is a historic tropical garden located in Miami, Florida on the shores of Biscayne Bay. The site preserves the Fairchild-Sweeney House and showcases the legacy of plant explorer David Fairchild through extensive exotic fruit trees, rare tropical species, and curated collections. Visitors can choose docent-led guided tours that highlight the estate’s history and plant collections, or self-guided tours that allow leisurely exploration with a provided map.

The Kampong hosts a rotating schedule of hands-on workshops and classes set in the garden landscape. Offerings include cyanotype printing for fabric, community indigo dip workshops teaching Shibori resist dyeing, edible gardening programming presented with UF/IFAS (recommended for ages 12 and up), watercolor courses led by local artist Eileen Seitz, and all-levels yoga with Sam Reynolds. Forest bathing sessions guided by neuroscientist Karina Del Punta focus on sensory practices grounded in science; evening Moonrise Forest Bathing is offered under the full moon.

Several specialty experiences such as macrophotography, ikebana, functional movement, and seasonal events invite creative engagement with plants and place. Cyanotype workshops note limited spaces to encourage advance booking. The Kampong combines plant conservation, education, and cultural programming on a historic estate, offering both structured interpretation and independent discovery for visitors interested in botany, art, sustainability, and Miami’s tropical landscape.

Public programs emphasize hands-on learning, conservation-minded practices, seasonal plant highlights, and the site supports research, education, and community engagement for residents and visitors from Miami and beyond, with year-round programming and volunteer opportunities available.