General Principals of Standing Asanas

Standing Poses: Foundation of Yoga Asanas Standing poses are the most fundamental class of postures. Tadasana or Samasthiti is not only the quintessential standing pose, but it also serves as the master pose from which all other poses originate. Understanding … Read More

Heal Yourself in Costa Rica

5 Reasons to Do a Healing, Wellness Retreat at The Goddess Garden A profound deepening of your Asana practice. With a teacher training immersion taken abroad with no distractions from your normal life and routine, you’ll come out of your … Read More

Pura Vida: The Essence our Center

Learn about Costa Rica’s Most Popular Slogan and How to Use It It’s Everywhere! Everywhere you walk or explore in Costa Rica you will hear the words, Pura Vida. From the first time you hear it, it becomes more and … Read More

Raja Yoga

by C Kali Aitken RAJA YOGA means king and Raja Yoga is known as the kingly Yoga. This Yoga is usually attributed to Patanjali who first codified this system, although he didn’t call it Raja but simply a vision of … Read More

Why Solo Retreat With Us?

Traveling Alone is the Best Dear friends, travelers and seekers of adventure, Traveling alone is the best, and let us tell you why: We live in a time where life is just so busy. Taking the time to reconnect with … Read More

Breath Guidelines for Asana

Breath Guidelines for All Poses Inhalation should be performed when: Opening, unfolding, or expanding the outer body Lengthening and extending the spine Opening the arms to the sides or overhead Coming out of forward bends or lateral standing poses Going … Read More

Main Elements of the Natural Breath

Main Elements of the Natural Breath Inhalation During inhalation, the following movements and actions occur in the body. · The diaphragm flattens and descends causing the abdominal organs to push down and distend the belly. · The pelvic floor descends, … Read More

The Breath as the Essence of Action

The breath is used in an asana as the medium of a yogi’s spirit and Attitude. It serves as the bridge between Attitude and the dynamic symmetry of Alignment. The breath interweaves the threads of one’s intention into the fibers … Read More

Counting Backward Meditation – Try it!

COUNTING BACKWARD MEDITATION‑ (50 – 0- Infinity) In this exercise you will begin by counting backwards from fifty to zero, synchronizing the counting with your breathing, and then proceed to riding the breath non-verbally. Sit with your back straight and … Read More