Core quality of a teacher… “The teacher must care more about the student than themselves. This is a matter of heart, not the intellect. The quality of teaching is based on the process of the facilitator linking with the practitioner, … Read More
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Chants for Every Life Situation
by C Kali Aitken Chanting is a spiritual discipline believed to improve listening skills, heightened energy and more sensitivity toward others. Chants can express devotion, gratitude, peace, compassion and call in light into someone’s life. Here are chants that can … Read More
The Power of Yoga
The Power of Yoga – A Yogi who lived Thousand Years by C Kali Aitken Is it possible that any human being can live thousands of years? If you ask this question today’s time to anyone the answer will be … Read More
Thoughts on Practice
by C Kali Aitken Function before form. Proceed gradually. Be gently persistent. Be attentive to the moment, not to a goal or an idea of how a posture should be. Listen to your body. Discover where in your body you … Read More
Japanese Art of “Forest Bathing”
by C Kali Aitken Unfold in the presence of nature…. You are immersed in the jungle during your entire time at The Goddess Garden. You have an opportunity to forest / jungle bath several times each day and the benefits … Read More
What is the Purpose of Meditation
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MEDITATION – C Kali Aitken When the Buddha taught that freedom from pain and confusion is possible and that this freedom gives rise to enduring well-being and happiness, he also mapped out the path that … Read More
Yoga and Art
by C Kali Aitken The notion of art as a means to express our relationship with the divine is as ancient as the first people who walked the Earth. From cave paintings to Bach, man has always felt moved to … 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
Dragonflies and Butterflies in Costa Rica
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “bug.” It’s usually not a pleasant thought. Here in Costa Rica, some of our bugs are quite beautiful if you take a moment to look at them. … Read More