a home for healing
Food, movement & stillness, made with intention.
Casa means home. Ropana means healing.
A home for healing, some of it at the table, some on the mat, some on the cushion. En inglés o en español.
the Table
the Mat
the Cushion
Hi, I'm Cami
María Camila Mejía · Founder of Casa Ropana
I'm a Colombian American chef and teacher in New York City, and caring for others is the thing I love most. I've cooked since I was little, standing beside my dad. A lot of how I cook still comes from him.
Today my food is shaped by Ayurveda, where the word ropana, growing and healing, comes from, and by the Colombian flavors I grew up with. I'm a student of Tibetan Buddhism and guide meditation at Tres Joyas, the Spanish-language sister school of Three Jewels NYC.
A meal, a class, a quiet moment. Whatever I'm making passes through my hands, made with intention.
Cami
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What kind of food do you cook?
Nourishing, colorful, warming whole foods with Colombian flavor, inspired by Ayurveda. I can cook fully plant-based or with meat and fish, and I'll work around allergies and dietary needs.
Can you cook for my yoga, meditation or silent retreat?
Yes. I cook full-board menus for retreats and plan them around your schedule, so the food supports the practice. For silent retreats I keep service quiet and unobtrusive. I can also teach yoga or meditation during the retreat.
Do you offer personal chef or meal prep services?
Yes. I cook for individuals and families day to day, offer weekly meal prep, and look after people taking their own personal retreat at home.
What is Lady Niguma Yoga? Do I need experience?
Lady Niguma Yoga is a Tibetan Buddhist yoga practice passed down from the 11th-century yogini Lady Niguma. It joins movement, breath and awareness to transform body and mind. You don't need any experience. Beginners are welcome.
Do you teach meditation privately or online?
Both. I offer meditation and mindfulness one-on-one sessions, group classes and workshops in person, and live online classes in Spanish at Tres Joyas. You can also try my free guided meditations in Spanish on SoundCloud and YouTube.
Where are you based, and do you travel?
I'm based in New York City and work with private clients across NYC. I also travel to cook for retreats in upstate New York and beyond. Get in touch with your dates and location.
The kitchen, the retreats & the practice
