The Meaning of Buddhism

The teaching founded by the Buddha is known, in English, as Buddhism. It may be asked, who is the Buddha? A Buddha is one who has attained Bodhi; and by Bodhi is meant wisdom, an ideal state of intellectual and … Read More

Sahasrara (Crown) Chakra

Location: Crown of the head System: Nervous Gland: Pineal Associations: Universal consciousness, intuition, connection with the divine, peace of mind Color: White Element: None, beyond the elements Mantra: None The crown chakra is the seventh chakra and it is at … Read More

Vishuddha (Throat) Chakra

Location: Throat System: Metabolism Gland: Thyroid Associations: Expression, abundance, manifestation, intuition, communication Color: Blue Element: Ether Mantra: Ham The Throat chakra is the fifth chakra. Located at the center of the neck at the level of the throat, it is … Read More

Anahata Chakra

Location: Heart System: Circulatory, respiratory, immune Gland: Thymus Associations: Compassion, love, acceptance, emotional openness, relating, giving Color: Green Element: Air Mantra: Yam The heart chakra, or Anahata in its original Sanskrit name, colors our life with compassion, love, and beauty. … Read More

Manipura (Solar Plexus) Chakra

Location: Solar plexus and navel System: Muscular and digestive Gland: Pancreas Associations: Power, determination, self-control, intellect, introversion/extroversion Color: Yellow Element: Fire Mantra: Ram The Solar Plexus Chakra, located between the navel and solar plexus, is the core of our personality, … Read More

Sacral Chakra – Svadhisthana

 Location: Pelvic basin System: Reproductive Gland: Adrenals Associations: Sexuality, appetite, creative powers, desires, sensations Color: Orange Element: Water Mantra: Vam Lower Abdominal Centre The Sacral Chakra is your passion and pleasure centre and it is located in the pelvic area. … Read More

Muladhara (Root) Chakra

Learn more about the Muladhara (Root) Chakra  Location: Base of the spine System: Skeletal Gland: Gonads Associations: Security, survival, safety, money, physical vitality Color: Red Element: Earth Mantra: Lam The root chakra is the first chakra. Its energy is based … Read More

Chakras: What are they?

If you’ve attended yoga classes for any length of time, or had any kind of energy work done, you’ve likely heard about chakras! But you might be wondering…what exactly are chakras and why are they important? Should I be concerned … Read More

Yoga Teacher Training

The Goddess Garden is a yoga teacher training center and yoga retreat center and most of all, an intentional place for yoga, meditation and transformation in Cahuita, Costa Rica. This yoga teacher training and retreat center is surrounded by huge … Read More