At Goddess Garden, we celebrate the wonders of the natural world, and today we want to share some love for one of our favorite creatures: the sloth! These slow-moving, lovable creatures are more than just adorable; they teach us valuable … Read More
Surfing in Cahuita: A Thrilling Experience at Goddess Garden Eco-Resort
Surfing in Cahuita: A Thrilling Experience at Goddess Garden Eco-Resort Cahuita, a tranquil paradise located on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, is not only known for its lush landscapes and vibrant wildlife but also for its pristine surf breaks. If you’re … Read More
Discover the Majestic Goddess Tree
Discover the Majestic Goddess Tree at The Goddess Garden Eco-Resort Nestled in the lush, vibrant heart of Cahuita, Costa Rica, The Goddess Garden Eco-Resort is home to a stunning natural wonder—the oldest Kawe tree in the region, affectionately known … Read More
Oropendola Bird: A Spectacle to Behold
Learn more about the Oropendola Bird and their Unique Mating Rituals The bird is called the Oropendola (often, and understandably, misspelled as “Oropendula”). It’s a largish bird that looks black from a distance but is actually dark brown, with bright … Read More
The Yamas & Niyamas: Yoga’s Ethics
The Yamas and Niyamas come from the Yoga Sutras, which were written by the yogi sage, Patanjali. They offer a moral code, or ethical guidelines, to the yoga way of life. In the Sutras, Patanjali lays out an eightfold path … Read More
What is Yoga Nidra?
Yoga nidra means yogic sleep- it’s a state of conscious deep sleep. It’s a powerful meditation technique; you leave the waking state, go past the dreaming state, and go to deep sleep, although you remain awake. This state of consciousness … Read More
Aphrodite, The Goddess of Love
Aphrodite is an ancient Greek goddess associated with love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She is identified with the planet Venus. Her major symbols include myrtles, roses, doves, sparrows, and swans. According to Hesiod’s Theogony, she was born from the foam … Read More
What is Hatha Yoga?
Technically, Hatha Yoga encompasses all styles of physical yoga including both asanas (the postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises). They are two of the key elements within the eight limbs of yoga. The Sanskrit word haṭha literally means “force,” which alludes to these physical techniques. … Read More
Save the Sea Turtles!
The endangered Leatherback Marine Turtle The leatherback sea turtle population is in high risk of extinction, and human activities are to blame. Things such as plastic waste, construction along the coastlines, fishing line, toxic chemicals (including petrol), and poaching and … Read More
What is Ashtanga Yoga?
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a style of hatha yoga made popular by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, South India, (1915-2009). Ashtanga Yoga is a system of yoga said to be derived from an ancient manuscript called the Yoga Korunta. The … Read More