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ABC CHANNEL 10 Interview

Watch the latest interview with Sam about the benefits of yoga in nature on ABC Channel 10 for the SoFlo Health segment. The interview was filmed at the Kampong, a botanical garden where Sam holds weekly classes. Air date: June 2, 2019 (produced by ABC Channel 10).

 

About Sam

Sam Reynolds is an international yoga teacher, photographer, and speaker. Her mission is to inspire peace, one breath at a time. She believes in the power of yoga and a healthy lifestyle to thrive in your daily life. Sam offers public classes, private sessions, workshops, and mentoring. Before yoga, Sam worked in Rwanda for a non-profit dedicated to empowering and supporting orphaned teens as a result of the 1994 genocide. She also spent five years in the Czech Republic leading educational journeys throughout Europe. She is currently based in Miami. Learn more about Sam.

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Cafe Namaste™

Cafe Namaste is a about bringing passionate people together to ignite your purpose and fuel your soul. Join Sam Reynolds, international yoga teacher, for a soulful Sunday with a little bit of sweat and a little bit of stretch. Class will be a fun flow with longer holds at the end, so you can relax and enjoy a mini-massage in between poses on the rooftop of XMiami Apartments. This is the ultimate place to recover and set your intentions after a long week. With clarity comes great ideas. Get clear on your vision and your life, with yoga and coffee of course.  No yoga experience necessary. 

Organic fair trade coffee, tea + healthy breakfast bites available after class. Stay after class for some sun therapy and lounge by the rooftop pool overlooking Downtown Miami. Floaties may or may not be involved. Bring your mat, suit and towel. Don't worry if you forget your suit! We'll have a pop-up shop too. 

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My Why: Lately I’ve been meeting a lot of new people & I find myself sharing my story of how I came to teach yoga almost daily, so I thought I’d share again here. I’ll start with my name. I’m Sam, short for Samantha. I was born in Ohio & first moved to Miami in 2007 to do my Masters in biz/law. At this point in my life, I wanted to be an intl lawyer. So, I moved abroad. I studied law in Prague & stayed because Prague is beautiful and when you’re 23 and offered a job in Europe, you take it. I didn’t continue with law. But I loved my job. I led tours all around Europe and developed curriculum. European and Holocaust history became my background (I know, it was heavy). Five years. Countless students. 25 trips. Auschwitz. I worked with the difficult topics. But I was always curious about world affairs, & then there was Rwanda. I studied Rwanda at school & I wanted to be Dian Fossey as a child. So, I went alone to Rwanda on a human rights program in 2012. I saw the gorillas too. __ Journeys for the Soul was born. It was actually a blog about my experience and to let me family know I was ok. (Turns out Rwanda is safer than Miami). A year later my then partner and I moved to ZA and then to Rwanda. I worked in development for a non-profit that empowered orphaned teens. It was incredible. The work. The experience. The people I met. They were nation builders. But it was also extremely hard in a lot of ways & dealing with other people’s trauma is also traumatic. But it became home. The girls I mentored (yes I still talk to them) my colleagues. I had a house. I was in a tight community. When my contract ended, I moved back to the US after 6 yrs. I felt homeless, foreign, drained & exhausted. I left my fiancée and in turn lost my best friend. I spent a lot of time alone, with my cats. Bless their souls. I read a lot of Thoreau and the Gita. It was one of the most profound periods of my life. I was 29. Then I found yoga. Or rather my mom introduced it to me. I began exercising & I became vegan. I tried every movement possible...Boxing, running, salsa, barre, gymnastics. I did it all. I had to rediscover who I was...(part 1 of 2) #journeysforthesoul #miami #yoga
I love Mondays. 💕 Actually, everyday is the same to me. But 6 years ago I chose a different lifestyle. I remember when I left my first big career and moved to South Africa. I bought a one way ticket to Jo-Berg 6/6/2013. Those three months spent in SA and Namibia were incredibly powerful. Freedom, choice, and living fully in the present moment. I cherish that summer. Not to mention, it was my first real time living outdoors in the wild, camping in the desert and being on a wildlife reserve. Life is a series of choices. I choose my lifestyle, despite its hardships at times. But it’s my choice. For that I’m grateful. So, I choose to love Mondays. This lifestyle is mine. My choices are mine. Whatever your Monday looks like, I hope it’s a good one. #intention #miami #yogipreneur — Inspired by @zeromondays
Yoga and exercise. These are essential in my life now. I couldn’t always say that, but I’ve found getting stronger and more disciplined in wellness have greatly improved my overall level of joy and stress reduction. As I navigate through the entrepreneurial world, I find these moments to be essential. Yoga, running, and HIIT are on my current rotation. All compliment each other. What’s your current fitness routine? Yoga Schedule Fri 9:30am TruFlow @trufusion_coralgables Sun 10am Vinyasa Flow @xmiamiapts - XMiami res. __ None of these work? Contact me for private sessions to learn how to incorporate yoga into your lifestyle. #yoga #privatesessions #yogaposes #miami #xmiami
Testimonials

I so look forward to Sam's classes at The Kampong! Sam is a skilled and masterful teacher. Her vinyasa classes transition seamlessly from one pose to the next. The alfresco setting could not be more beautiful as are the gardens. Her yoga for a cause is a heartfelt reminder that there is always something we can be doing to make the world a better place and Sam is doing a lot! My friends and family who I've invited to join me, also love Sam's teachings and classes at The Kampong.

-Myriam L.

When I first decided to take her class it was a yin yoga. Yin is a deep stretch and relaxing type of yoga which is why Sam is the perfect instructor for a yin class with her calming voice and personality. I always left her class feeling at peace with myself and able to get a good night sleep. I then started to take her other classes which was more of a vinyasa type. Here, Sam has helped me with yoga poses I thought I would never be able to do. She also from time to time teaches a hand stand class for beginners. Most yoga classes I find intimidating since everyone already knows how to do advance moves but Sam is so inviting. 

-Auco N.

Sam is an amazing person! I have only known her for a short period of time but I feel as if I have known her forever. She really cares about her students and guides them to conquer any fears they had with certain poses. I recommend taking a class or private with Sam. She is really great!

-Marcela P.

Sam is everything you want in an expert yoga instructor: smart, calm, caring, instinctive, and welcoming. As someone who had rarely taken a yoga class before meeting her, I’ve now made it a priority to see her at least once a week because her classes are a safe space that challenge you as much as they relax you--stretching your mind, body, and soul in the most nourishing way possible…[continue reading]

David V.

I've been bouncing around yoga places/instructors for years. Sam is the first person I ever felt connected with first encounter . Each class bring me back to a feeling of jubilance and clarity. Overall, She's amazing!

-Farah A.

Went to Sam’s Deep Stretch and Release yoga class…. What a treat! Sam’s approach and whole vibe is perfect for this type of yoga. It was a great introduction to yin yoga for me and how it differs from restorative yoga. Sam explains everything so well. The class was relaxing, but at the same time left my muscles and joints feeling revitalized because of the deep poses and stretches. Felt very healing. The perfect antidote to any type of stress. Can’t wait for the next one!!

-Monsy B.

There are countless people out there making a positive difference through yoga, Sam is one of them. She is passionate about sharing her love of yoga with others and selflessly dedicated to someone else’s success. Her classes offer everyone the chance to be upside down in a fun and safe way. She uses core integration and alignment and guide you to take charge of your mind with awareness. With a kind smile, she reminds you that yoga can help you make changes in your life. Her classes are divine and packed with a lot of wisdom.

-Efrain S.

Sam is an amazing young woman with a very old soul. She brings peace and unity to her practice, even in large venues.

-Maria G.

I first took Sam's monthly class at The Kampong in Coconut Grove and was immediately hooked on her teaching. Every class I've gone to of hers has been inspiring, challenging, fun, and relaxing all at once. Sam is also great about switching things up so you don't feel like you're always in the same flow, and she gives numerous options to modify depending on your skill level. I highly recommend anyone who has the opportunity to practice under Sam to do so, even if you're brand new to yoga.

-Erin F.