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Plant based meals at Bodhi Surf + Yoga
, / May 19, 2022

The Best Places to Eat in Uvita, Costa Rica

More often than not when our guests book with us here at Bodhi Surf + Yoga, they email us asking about our home, Bahia Ballena – Uvita. What’s the most common thing we get asked about? Food! It’s only right that, as food lovers ourselves, we create a comprehensive guide for where to eat here in…

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Wear a hat in the tropics
/ Jan 25, 2018

How to Choose a Hat for Your Tropical Vacation

When visiting the tropics, it is imperative to bring a hat! I am constantly shocked when our guests roll in to Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica — a town that is located just…

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Pura Vida essence at surf lessons
/ Jan 11, 2018

Top 10 Reasons People Choose Bodhi Surf + Yoga

After only a few weeks interning at Bodhi Surf + Yoga, I’ve already had a wide variety of experiences in the community of Bahia Ballena. Last week, I had an amazing opportunity…

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Teen surf camp
/ Sep 18, 2017

7 Ways To Be An Ocean Guardian at School

This summer, did you swim, surf, snorkel, or dive deep into the ocean? If you’re like me, you may have realized that when you’re in the ocean, you are completely immersed in…

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B Corp Best for the World
/ Sep 12, 2017

Bodhi Surf + Yoga Recognized As A “Best For The World” B Corp

Every year, the team at B Lab (the global nonprofit that certifies B Corporations) chooses B Corps based on their annual Impact Assessment scores and recognizes them as “Best for the World”….

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Bahia Ballena plastic whale
/ Aug 28, 2017

Bahia Ballena Builds Giant Humpback Whale From Plastic Bottles

Part of our Ocean Guardian Journey (our Corporate Responsibility Program) is to help make our own community better and stronger. One way we have done so is by working alongside other community…

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Surfing frustrations
/ May 4, 2017

Is It Ever Too Late to Learn to Surf?

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb We get this question a lot from prospective guests, and it makes…

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Group waterfall visit
/ Jan 24, 2017

Costa Rica, A Great Destination For First-Time Travelers

My name is Hannah Walsh and I am 19 years old, and a firm believer in the benefits of travel and all that can be learned through experiences abroad. I’m from Massachusetts,…

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Beach in Costa Ballena
/ Nov 26, 2016

10 Reasons to Visit Costa Ballena This Winter

Ah, November. Crisp autumn air and beautiful foliage are behind us, and we are all looking forward to holiday feasts and spending time with family and friends. For those of us who…

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Potable water Uvita Costa Rica
/ Nov 14, 2016

Potable Water in Costa Rica Means Less Chance of Getting Sick

A common concern that many travelers have when considering where to take their vacation is, “how clean is _______?” This is obviously a worry because if you only have a week or…

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Yoga breathing
/ Jun 30, 2016

Pranayama: Control of the Breath

This is part four of “Following the Eight-Limbed Path”, a series about Ashtanga yoga, read part three here Inhale. Exhale. Repeat. Breathing is something that comes naturally — we breathe without even…

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Yoga asana child's pose
/ May 23, 2016

Asana: Control of the Body

This is part three of “Following the Eight-Limbed Path”, a series about Ashtanga yoga, read part two here I roll out my mat when it’s still dark outside, the birds are still…

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Sunset Marino Ballena National Park
/ May 20, 2016

10 Breathtaking Photos from the Marino Ballena National Park

The Marino Ballena National Park was Costa Rica’s first national marine park and is one of the jewels in the country’s national park system. Bodhi Surf + Yoga resides within the community of Bahia…

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