Attending a Group Retreat at The Goddess Garden in Costa Rica Retreats have become increasingly popular as people seek a break from their busy lives and a chance to focus on their well-being. The Goddess Garden, located in Cahuita, Costa … Read More
Visionary Art and Sacred Geometry
Thus ayahuasca art and international artists have taken a more prominent place at the visionary art table. The spirit of ayahuasca may speak in different languages, but she is super fluent in visual and symbolic communication. … 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
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
What is a Sound Bath?
The experience begins with each person lying down or seated in a comfortable position, often with a blanket and an eye mask. After a few minutes of guided focus on the breath, the remainder of the experience is filled with … Read More
Brain Waves and Yoga
Neurons communicate through electrochemical signals that are the basis for motor functions, thoughts, emotions, and behavior. These electrochemical signals—also called brainwaves—can be detected by placing sensitive sensors on the head/scalp. Brainwaves are functionally characterized as bandwidths and range from slow … Read More
Who Am I? Self Inquiry Through Yoga
Yoga is not about getting to know the postures. It is about getting to know yourself. Gary Kraftsow Physical practice What we know as Westerners to be yoga, is more of a physical practice. Of course it is linked somewhat … Read More
Forest Bathing & Earthing: Costa Rica
We all know how good being in nature can make us feel. We have known it for centuries. The sounds of the forest, the scent of the trees, the sunlight playing through the leaves, the fresh, clean air — these … Read More
Body Screaming and Soul is Silent
Our body reacts to all those feelings that we keep, that we do not say, that we shut up. What we do not say accumulates in the body, becomes insomnia, in knots in the throat, in nostalgia, in error, in … Read More
Yoga in the Face of Chronic Illness
We asked our college-age readers to share stories of how yoga has impacted their lives. As a child, Emily Kurc, spent her time at doctors’ appointments instead of running and playing with friends. She explains how yoga helped her find … Read More