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
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Welcome To The Goddess Garden Yoga Retreat Center!
The Goddess Garden is a Yoga Retreat, Yoga Teacher Training Center, Plant Medicine Retreat Center, and most of all, an intentional place for yoga, meditation, and transformation in Costa Rica. The Goddess Garden provides facilities for yoga teacher training and group yoga retreats for guests from around the world.
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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
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
Benefits of Going on a Yoga Retreat
Learning about the benefits of yoga retreats for healing can be beneficial if you have been feeling down and out. Yoga retreats are a great way of getting in alignment with your own healing. If you’ve ever played with the … Read More