Learn About Shamanic Snuff (Rapé)

The Shamanic Snuff, also known as ´Rappé´ This medicine is a type of tobacco made with severals Amazonian plants, the scientific name of this tobacco is ´Nicotiana Rustica´. Back to the time of the Incas, this healing practice was used … 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

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

Ayurveda: Ancient Healing Technique

Ayurveda is a term that gets used a lot in the yogic community. It is a multi-faceted concept that can sometimes be difficult to absorb and apply to our own lives. This handy guide will help bring light to the … Read More

Benefits of an Ayurvedic Diet

Ayurveda, a system of medicine that encompasses everything from diet to yoga to herbal preparations, is a concept many Westerners aren’t familiar with. However, it is gaining in popularity in the United States and other countries outside of India. Ayurveda … Read More

Ayurvedic Recipe: Coconut Rice

How to Make Coconut Rice SERVINGS: 4 PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES MEAL: LUNCH-DINNER STYLE: INDIAN PREPARATION: BOILED EAT IN: SUMMER FOR OCCASION: ON-THE-MEND Ingredients: 1c Basmati Rice 1/2 c Coconut Flakes 2 tbsp Coconut oil ¼ tsp salt (Mineral salt) 3 … Read More

What is Prana Mudra?

According to the ancient principles of Yoga and Ayurveda, the human body is made up of 5 elements- water, air, fire, earth and space. The fingers of our hands denote these elements as below: These five elements further constitute the … Read More

Kundalini Yoga

Indian Tantric illustration of the subtle body channels that are transversed by Kundalini. The Sanskrit adjective kuṇḍalin means “circular, annular”. It does occur as a noun for “a snake” (in the sense “coiled”, as in “forming ringlets”) in the 12th-century. … Read More

Vegan Food at Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica

Healthy, Organic, Delicious Food

Healthy organic meals is one of the priorities for our guests at The Goddess Garden. You may come here thinking you have tried all the best vegetarian food. And yet, you will still be pleasantly surprised. Our kitchen staff provides … Read More

Life-Changing Ayurvedic Spa Treatments

So, you’ve booked your yoga vacation to Costa Rica! You’re ready for a week of peace, relaxation and self-care so you can return home fresh, balanced and inspired. You’ll get regular sessions of yoga and meditation, healthy meals every day, … Read More