
I have a large family. This year there are 18 of us getting together for the holidays. -and that’s not even all of us. To clarify this is just my immediately family too. My mother started early on getting us…

When we think about living in peace we often think of all the things on the outside that need to change for this to happen, but Mother Teresa knew the secret when she said “Be the change you wish to…

It can be very challenging to find inner peace when the world outside our home is so very busy, active and dynamic. We step outside our door and we are swept up the world’s pace of constant information and action.…

Before you head out today on your path, whether its leads you to work, to the ocean, to your yoga mat or far off places across the globe…. Invite your ‘self’ to practice a moment of ‘Extreme Self-Acceptance’. Self-Acceptance shouldn’t…

It creeps in often without us knowing. Feelings of self-doubt, insecurity, and incompetence. Regardless of our age, background or a lifetime of experience, it can be hard for a woman to have the strength and the will to stand alone.…

This creamy vegan cacao smoothie is a guest favourite at Goddess Retreats Bali. Packed with plant-based goodness, it fuels the body after yoga or a morning swim, offering a smooth blend of energy, nutrients, and chocolatey bliss. It is more…

The Chinese character for ‘crisis’ is made up of two smaller characters. The first represents ‘danger’ and the second represents ‘opportunity’. In essence, crisis, which by its nature, is experienced as rapid change, is actually a ‘dangerous opportunity’. This perspective…

The constant demands and distractions can cloud our spiritual connection, leaving us yearning for a sanctuary of tranquility…

Breath. Flow. Uninterrupted concentration. Mindfulness, and a little bit of magic. All these elements combine to create the blissful experience found in both surfing and yoga, two practices which not only serve as a form of physical exercise but as…

Some people are afraid of surfing because they feel it’s a risky business, but actually it’s the mundane little things that can pose the most problems in the surf. A common one we see here in the tropics is sun…

We love this Bircher muesli recipe because it provides a tasty and healthy alternative to breakfast cereals while also providing long-lasting sustainable energy for a full day at Goddess Retreats! Bircher muesli became popular around the 1900s. Maximilian Bircher-Benner, a…

The board you ride makes all the difference to your surfing. Choosing the right board for the waves and your experience can affect whether you have a great ride or a frustrating time in the surf. There is a different…