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Athena Engelman is an advanced 500 level Certified Yoga Instructor and Teacher Trainer in the Hatha Yoga tradition through Cloud Nine Yoga School, and has recently embarked on a Holistic Teacher Training Program with Saul David Raye applying the principles of Tantra Yoga and honoring the divine.

Athena loves creative expression and uses different genres of music to help create a truly unique experience. She has a playful approach and enjoys teaching a class that integrates different techniques that help the student to deepen their own practice by becoming aware of the whole body.

She also encourages yoga practitioners to listen, honor and respect their bodies and the beauty that comes from the divine within. At present she is integrating her love of yoga and travel by hosting Yoga retreats both in California and internationally.

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Travel on the Nature Isle of the Caribbean is an Adventure! Be sure to include some time for personal renewal.

At Rainforest Paradise, we offer exclusive peace and tranquility amidst the sounds and sights of Nature.

Simple and Beautiful, as Nature intended. Come for 2 hours; Stay for the day. Perhaps an overnight private cabin is your desire.

It 's all about You and the River that runs through our Paradise. No distractions.

Dominica is one of the best places in all the Caribbean for kayaking. Sea kayakers glide along areas of the shoreline on the island's west coast. Enjoy a rewarding day while combining kayaking with swimming, snorkeling and bird watching. Guided kayaking trips are available for hourly, half-day and full-day excursions. Kayakers can also do their own thing and rent by the hour or half-day.

Experience the hidden wonders of Dominica. Explore her rivers up close, under a rainforest canopy, climbing, swimming and splashing in a cool, fresh river. Professional guides take you on a tour of a lifetime when you indulge in this unique experience. Suitable for most fitness levels.




Our underwater adventure is for the person who loves macro photography, calm water, great vistas, healthy reefs and short rides to dive sites. Underwater the scenery is just as exciting and varied as our onland adventure. Rated as one of the top dive spots in the world, we also have a deserved reputation as the best place to see whales and dolphins in the Caribbean. Expect to see some of the largest mammals in the sea on a sperm whale watching expedition along the west coast of the island. You will see many small critters under water, from seahorses to rainbow crinoids.


The Boiling Lake Hike ranks as one of Dominica's most demanding trails, with good reason---three hours to the lake and three hours back over some challenging terrain. This well-maintained trail begins at approximately 1,600 ft, where a level stretch of rocky pathway blends alternately with wooden steps. But don't be fooled by the flat beginning; it grows steeper. Although this is a strenuous trail, the trip is among the best ways to experience the rainforest of the Caribbean's Nature Island. See and hear rainforest birds and other rare tropical animals while truly experiencing the heart of the island. Do not attempt this difficult trail without a local guide.

WaterFalls?, considering Dominica has 365 rivers, it's no surprise it has an abundance of waterfalls. (Trafalgar, Middleham. Emerald Pool, Sari-Sari, Victoria, Space Mountain Falls, Spanny Twin Falls and Boli Falls) including dozens of others not mentioned here.

Boli Falls

A hike for advanced hikers which lasts about 5 hours in total. The walk begins in the beautiful village of La Plaine, and is one of the most spectacular and lesser known sites of Dominica, passing through unspoilt rainforest you arrive at 3 stunning waterfalls and some gorgeous natural pools. According to local legend, you may get the chance to see a mermaid or two.






Victoria Falls

Reached after hiking for about an hour from La Plain and Delices, both of which are a short drive or bus ride from Rainforest Paradise. The actual trails involve quite a lot of river walking, and are prone to wet and slippery stones! As long as you take your time you will be fine, and both of these gorgeous places will leave you with fond, lasting memories.

Dr Kandis Blakely
Tel: (767) 449-3074
Email: rainforestparadise@cwdom.dm