Howler monkeys are Costa Rica’s natural alarm clocks. Their calls, which can be heard up to a mile away or more, vibrate through the rainforest near our property by the Caribbean sea. The howler gets the name from the calls … Read More
Veragua – Research and Adventure Park
If you’re looking for a unique educational and adventurous eco-experience on the Caribbean Coast, less than an hour and a half drive from The Goddess Garden is the Veragua Rainforest Research and Adventure Park. Since 2008, this conservation area has … Read More
Shanti Mantra
The mantra we’ll be focusing on this week is Om Shanti. Last week we discussed that the Sanskrit word om doesn’t have an exact translation but is used to connect us with the original source through this universal sound. Shanti … Read More
The Sacred Yoga Retreat Fire Ceremony
Fire has been used for generations as a practice for releasing unwanted emotions, tensions and thoughts. Pictured here is a fire ceremony being held during a yoga retreat here at The Goddess Garden in Costa Rica. A typical fire ceremony … Read More
Social Media Tips for Growing Business
Looking to build your yoga business? Feel like you’ve been trying everything but aren’t getting anywhere? Today we’re sharing a tip on social media that will help you to expand your yoga business so you can reach more yoga clients. … Read More
Lotus Pose (Padmasana)
Possibly one of the most recognized poses in yoga, Lotus Pose or Padmasana is often used at the beginning or end of yoga classes to create stillness and moments for reflection. Despite its popularity, lotus pose is an advanced posture … Read More
Green-and-Black Poison Dart Frog
The green-and-black poison dart frog (Dendrobates auratus) is found throughout Costa Rica and is one of the more popular varieties of dart frog. The small frogs, measuring less than an inch long, are vibrantly colored to warn predators of their … Read More
Bribri Indigenous Tribe
The Bribri are indigenous people of Costa Rica. Here at the Goddess Garden, we offer tours where you can meet and learn about this fascinating culture. If you choose to visit the tribe’s community, you will meet a native family … Read More
Mantras: Om
Said to be the first heard at the creation of the universe, the sound Om has deep roots in yoga as well as many major religions. The sound, pronounced A-U-M, is used to help connect us with this original source. … Read More
The Oldest Tree In Cahuita
Just a step away from our comfortable rooms and spacious open-air yoga studios, you will find the oldest and most amazing tree in Cahuita, Costa Rica. Its roots, as tall as a man, will leave you breathless. It is hard … Read More