Carly Stoenner

Have you ever wondered how many meanings there are for the word “fin”? A few years ago, I asked my mom to bring me a new set of Futures fins when she…

Yoga arm balances require strength, balance, and mental focus. The foundation for these poses is developed throughout your entire yoga practice, with strength and stamina gradually built upon over time to achieve…

Understanding the different types of surf breaks is an essential step in any surfer’s journey. If you are learning to surf, chances are you are starting at a beach break without even…

The best beginner surfboard is one you actually want to surf! Remember that practice and more practice are the key ingredients for learning to surf. Your new board will accompany you on…

Learning to surf is more than standing on a board in the ocean. At its core, surfing is a physical, spiritual, and communal practice that connects us to the natural environment. Anyone…

The short answer is yes—Costa Rica is so safe that in 2023, a record-breaking number of tourists entered the country. The country welcomed over 2.5 million visitors last year, and this year,…

Yoga is the perfect activity for improving flexibility because it is an exercise that follows a series of poses intended to stretch and lengthen muscles and improve overall mobility.  With regular practice,…

Understanding the Meaning of Namaste in Yoga Saying Namaste at the end of a yoga practice is a respectful way to say “thank you” by acknowledging the teacher and the other people…

At Bodhi Surf + Yoga, we’ve done a deep dive into the eight limbs of yoga from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. These include virtuous acts and moral behaviors, Asana, Pranayama, and…

Samadhi is the eighth and final limb in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. It is considered the highest state of consciousness and is described as becoming one with the object of meditation. …