The Bodhi Blog

Yoga came into my life for the first time in 1999, when I joined a class at a friend’s house. A few months later, I began attending the classes being offered at…

Today we celebrate International Surfing Day, and it’s time to answer that ever-burning question you’ve surely been asking yourself: “What kind of surfer am I?” Because just like there are countless types…

The alarm goes off.  My first thought is “oh nooo, I can’t believe it’s time to get up again!” My second thought is “should I snooze it?” It’s dark, the bed feels so deeply…

The history of Uvita is muddled and getting a concise version is nearly impossible. By visiting several community members you can get anywhere from five to ten different versions. John Maranon highlights…

One of the most exciting things about visiting Costa Rica is being able to see all of wildlife in their natural environment. As one of the world’s leading conservationist countries, Costa Rica…

As with any new activity you take up, there is always the build-up and excitement of getting some new “toys”. With surfing it’s no different, you will have to decide what surfboard…

Patanjali, known as the father of yoga, proposed a “code of conduct” to name it some way, for those in the pursuit of spiritual growth. This system is known as the Eight…

In Western culture, independence is a highly regarded quality. From an early age we are encouraged to learn on our own, and strive for personal achievement and self-sufficiency. This is a prime…

American society is greatly influenced by its media outlets, especially movies. Every now and then there comes along a movie that although is a niche or special interest film, ends up appealing…

While small, Costa Rica has a vast environmental diversity which makes it a prime location for outdoor activities. Costa Rica has two coastlines — the Pacific and the Caribbean. It also has…

It is quite common that once we immerse ourselves in to the world of yoga we begin to wonder about the correct diet to follow in order to improve our practice. Should…

I guess the most common question I receive as a yoga teacher is: what is the meaning of yoga? To sum up and define yoga in a few words is quite difficult…