Just inland from Florida’s sun-splashed Treasure Coast is the Namaste Club yoga center. An exclusive oasis of palms, lakes, and adorable guest villas, it’s perfect for getaways where Shakti, a serenely blond Instagram influencer, holds yoga retreats for well-heeled Miami ladies. The Namaste Club is a place of reflection, a place of release and redemption…or at least, that’s the sales pitch.

This weekend is Transcendence Week, and a new bunch of South Florida burnouts have arrived. There’s Indira, fabulously wealthy after her divorce from the fast-frozen fruit king of Florida. There’s Indira’s best friend Jessica, also divorced and trying to get her groove back. There’s Barbara, heir to a massive family fortune, who’s vow of silence for the retreat will be sorely tested. There’s Carol Anne from Vero Beach, a happy trad-wife and proud gun owner who recently did something... inadvisable; she’s just here while things cool off in her hometown. There’s Daniel, the toned, man-bunned apprentice yoga instructor. He’s cute if you like that sort of thing—and many of the rich ladies do.

Last but not least, there’s Bubba, the retreat center’s resident twelve-foot American alligator. Before Transcendence Week is over, Bubba will have his moment of glory as well.

Who will be living their best life? Who will get their comeuppance?

loved it. Cannot wait to read more from the author. will recommend to others

If you’re a fan of books about the wealthy, check this one out. A group of wealthy women attend a wellness treat in Florida and it ends with a murder.

I loved the multiple characters and POV’s. All characters were messy and were dealing with their own dramas. It was definitely a fun ride filled with tension and a bit of dark humor. The pacing was a little slow – the women were entertaining but nothing really happened in until the last part of the book.

Overall it was a fun escape. I really enjoyed all the drama and twist at the end was satisfying!

I just did not connect to this book at all. I didn't love any of the characters, the whole retreat felt strange to me, I didn't love the way the wildlife was incorporated into the story. I'm sure there are people out there who will enjoy this story but it wasn't for me.

The Namaste Club is Asha Elias' next book after Pink Glass Houses. There is a definitely a theme in the writing about pop culture moments. This yoga retreat has a group of characters that are all here for the Florida paradise and five star vibes. What they got was something very complicated. I had trouble at times with how detailed the setting was, but the story itself unfolded slowly. The various moments relating to all the craziness of political Florida did have me laughing out loud more than once. The Namaste Club was a short read, I just wish the actual investigation was woven more into the story.

Thank you to William Morrow for the advanced reader copy via Net Galley in exchange for my honest review.

I loved Asha Elias debut book Pink Glass Houses but this one fell way short in my personal opinion!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was too political and just too woo woo with all the yoga for my taste.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for my copy of the earc.
This is a satirical novel set within at a yoga camp inside the insidious and deeply crazy wellness industry. There were all sorts of crazy characters e (read wealthy ) and slightly off kilter.
I did feel that the murder doesn't happen till much later by which time I had lost interest in rich people 's problematic lived and unfortunately did not complete this.

A deliciously sharp, satirical romp through sun-soaked Florida and the yoga-industrial complex, The Namaste Club is part retreat, part chaos, and all wildly entertaining. With a cast of delightfully unhinged characters—divorcees, influencers, tradwives, and one very large alligator—Asha Elias skewers privilege and self-care culture with wit and flair. Perfect for fans of social satire, dark comedy, and messy women on a mission (or in meltdown).

Thank you Asha Elias, William Morrow, and Netgalley for the advanced copy!

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Pink glass houses was one of my faves last year, so I was so excited for her newest! Rich people behaving badly, fun guilty pleasure!

A quick, fun read set at a yoga retreat in Florida. A small but distinct cast of characters - some more likable than others. I’d probably have enjoyed this even more if Yoga was my thing but this was still a readable tale told from multiple perspectives over the course of a week.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

First I would like to thank NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC of this novel.

I loved this author’s first book, Pink Glass Houses and I was so excited to get an early copy of this one was week. Unfortunately this one did g work as well for me. The characters came off a little over the top and annoying as compared to the first book and as much as I love yoga all the terms and discussion got to be a bit much.

I would still recommend if you love a good over-fthe-top, make fun of the rich type book.

3/5 stars

Just inland from Florida’s glam Treasure Coast, The Namaste Club is where yoga, chaos, and satire collide—and I devoured every sun-soaked, snark-filled page! Wealthy divorcees, a silent heiress, a tradwife on the run, a hunky yoga bro, and yes—a resident alligator named Bubba. What could go wrong during Transcendence Week? (Spoiler: a lot. And it’s hilarious.)
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Sharp, outrageous, and wickedly fun, this book is like a spicy margarita with a twist of murder. Perfect for fans of dark humor and social satire.
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Big thanks to @williammorrowbooks and @harperaudio for the ARC & ALC!

I loved this book and each of the characters is beautifully written and relatable. I have always wanted to go on a yoga retreat and this is exactly what I think would happen.

Set as interview segments and reports after the deaths at and near the resort, this books leaves clues and hints as to what happened and who is lying and who is hiding what through multiple perspectives of four women: Indira - a disappointment to her Indian parents, but a success in her own right by developing a profitable and trending jewelry line, Jessica - Indira's best friend and employee, Barbara - an heir to a fortune and who has taken a vow of silence and snoops through the other campers' rooms under the guise of "serving," and Carol Ann - an ultra politic right extremist who got a little carried away at her kids' school and on the advice of her husband is taking a step back from the public view for a bit. The retreat is being led by yogi Shakti, who has an enormous secret of her own, and her apprentice Daniel, who is a pervie-shyster.

I love books about rich people behaving badly and getting their just desserts. This is hilarious satire of deep yoga followers, and retreats for the rich. Even though the end is fairly predictable, this book is a page-turner just to see what antics are going to happen next. I would recommend this book for fans of Liane Moriarty and Carl Hiaasen.

Sun, sand, the sound of waves coming ashore. Welcome to THE NAMASTE CLUB. Asha Elias brings us into the world of a yoga retreat for the wealthy ladies of Florida.

Influencer yoga guru Shakti and her trusty trainee Daniel welcome Transcendence Week which promises to give you an experience beyond the normal or physical level. Enter participants Indira, a jewellery designer whose net worth took a huge jump after her divorce. Then there’s her bestie and employee, Jessica, who does the marketing for Indira’s jewellery line. Next up is Barbara, an uber-wealthy socialite who has decided to take a vow of silence for the duration of the retreat. Finally, there’s the ‘Florida Barbie’, Carol Anne, who’s in real estate but there only to lay low after a very public breakdown. Rounding out the group we have Martina and her partner, Margaret who work for Shakti at the retreat. Oh, and we can’t forget Bubba, the 12 foot alligator who is a permanent resident.

Things don’t go as planned right off the bat for Indira and Jessica. A business decision blows up in their faces and causes a rift between the two.
Daniel tries to use his trainee status to bed as many participants as he can, and gun toting Carol Anne shoots her first snake, while dealing with a husband who seems stuck in the 1950s. Silent Barbara seems to feel that it is her job to save them all. One of these people will be meeting Bubba by the end of the retreat.

This book was a lot of fun. Although I’ve never been on a retreat, the bringing together of people in very different circumstances with one goal added a fun twist to the story. The writing was clear and concise which led to an enjoyable read. I could feel the heat from the fire pit, the breeze through the trees and my pulse pounding at the conclusion. This is my first Asha Elias novel, but I hope it’s not my last. This would be a great beach read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for this ARC opportunity. All opinions are my own and given voluntarily.

Thank you William Morrow and Netgalley for this ARC! When a group of unlikely personalities go to a yoga retreat almost anything and everything happens. What is supposed to be a relaxing reflective week in the Florida wilds turns deadly. With a healthy dose of laughter, I really enjoyed this wacky mix of ladies and they’re final come together as one.

The Namaste Club has an entertaining premise, and a beautiful front cover, so gave it a try. This novel felt like a bad reality TV show to me. There was lots of drama, fighting, backstabbing, cheating and conflict. I’m not a fan of reality TV, so I didn’t enjoy this book.

This book is the story of Shakti, a yoga teacher, and her students, who go on a week-long retreat in the Everglades in Florida. The other women on the retreat have various reasons for participating, and all of the characters except one cause problems and argue with each other. The only man on the retreat, Daniel, is studying with Shakti to become a yoga teacher. He ends up sleeping with some of the women on the retreat, and backstabbing and threatening another.

Two close friends, Indira and Jessica, who have recently gone through divorce, look forward to attending this retreat together. They end up fighting and bring a lot of tension to the retreat. Carol Ann, a conservative woman who is encouraged to attend the retreat after an unfortunate incident with a gun, clashes with others on politics and seems to enjoy her snake hunting adventures during the retreat more than the yoga. The retreat is not successful, and ends in one of the characters murdered, and another guilty of this person’s murder.

This book has multi-character POV, which keeps the plot moving quickly. The Namaste Club is a thriller, and the fast pacing makes the story feel more urgent. There was some humor in the exaggerated characters. This is a work of social satire, and the author makes some interesting points about society through this novel. If you are looking for a fun, drama-filled read, this book is for you. It was not a good fit for me, but I appreciate the opportunity to read and review it.

Thank you to Asha Elias, William Morrow Publishing, and NetGalley for an advance reader’s copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. All opinions are my own.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sharp, funny, and full of chaotic charm

The Namaste Club is a witty and biting satire of wellness culture, privilege, and influencer excess. Asha Elias nails the tone! The characters are outrageous in the best way, and the Florida setting adds a fun, over-the-top but yet believable backdrop.

Some jokes lean into stereotypes, and the pacing dips slightly in places, but overall it’s a clever, entertaining read with plenty to say. Perfect if you liked White Lotus or Nine Perfect Strangers and want something equally sharp with a side of gator-filled chaos!

Yup so if Asha Elias writes it, safe to say I’ll read it!

Pink Glass Houses was a favorite of mine in 2024 so I was very excited to dive into The Namaste Club. I listened to this book on audio and admittedly it took a bit for most of the narrators to grow on me. Ultimately, the audio played out well for me and even the despicable characters really grew on me (in their own ways!).

When the novel shifted to the remote retreat and included a murder I had a sinking feeling that this book was going to devolve into a locked room mystery which is so not my speed. And maybe some readers will categorize it that way but it read so differently for me. The book was more about the growth and evolution of the characters and their relationships and the murder was almost an afterthought. I just loved the journey to getting there and figuring out what ultimately happened!

This book was humorous, occasionally shocking, and oh so fun. I do recommend the audio though again, some narrators were much better than others (I did appreciate the full cast!).

Elias has done it again and I can’t wait to see what this creative mind comes out with next. Thank you to William Morrow and Harper Audio for the copy.

This was super fun. A total satire of Miami south Florida life! I enjoyed the story but I felt the ending lacked…it was just over. Like nothing happened until 91% then done. But the story leading up to it was great.

Set at the exclusive Namaste Club yoga center on Florida’s Treasure Coast, this book delivers short, snappy chapters and multiple POVs that are super easy to follow. The story centers around Transcendence Week, where a new crop of South Florida burnouts descend for a yoga retreat that’s part self-discovery, part social spectacle.

We meet Indira, newly rich after divorcing the fast-frozen-fruit king of Florida; her best friend Jessica, determined to get her groove back; Barbara, a wealthy heir trying to keep a vow of silence; Carol Anne, a gun-toting trad-wife hiding out; Daniel, the man-bunned apprentice yoga instructor who charms the guests; and, of course, Bubba, the retreat’s twelve-foot resident alligator.

This novel is over-the-top in the best way, delivering biting social commentary on wellness culture, influencer hype, and rich-people problems with loads of sharp humor. As someone who practices yoga, I found so many little moments and jokes extra relatable (but don’t worry—you don’t have to be a yogi to enjoy it!).

Very entertaining, wonderfully absurd, and a breezy read perfect for when you want something light and clever that doesn’t take itself too seriously (this would be great to read poolside or beachside!). If you're in the mood for satire that goes all in, The Namaste Club is well worth checking out!