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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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Surf lesson with Bodhi Surf + Yoga in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ Mar 5, 2026

Guest Experience Stories: February – Life Lessons, Letting Go, and Lots of Ice Cream

February was a month for the books! Although it was short on days this leap-year, February certainly wasn’t short on magic, memories, and unforgettable moments. Read along to the third edition of…

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Yoga at Bodhi Surf + Yoga in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ Feb 25, 2026

Ayurveda for Beginners: Understanding the Three Doshas and Your Unique Body Type

In this month’s guided deep-dive with Pilar into the fascinating science of Ayurveda, we explore the forces and energies that govern all physical and mental processes in the body – AKA the…

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a young travis
/ Feb 24, 2026

The Quitter: Why Making Space Is the Hardest Kind of Growth

I want to talk about something we are often taught to be ashamed of: quitting. In our culture of relentless striving and hustle, to quit is the four-letter word that signals defeat….

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A smiling girl in a pink shirt and a woman hold two hand-painted wooden signs that read "I PLEDGE TO" and "KEEP EARTH CLEAN," standing in a lush, sunlit outdoor setting.
/ Feb 10, 2026

Trash Money & the Heart Transplant: Why Profit Needs Purpose

I want to start this series of stories by sharing the most valuable business lesson I have ever learned. It didn’t happen in a boardroom or during a high-stakes negotiation. It happened…

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Surf lessons with Bodhi Surf + Yoga in the Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ Feb 3, 2026

Guest Experience Stories: January – Friends, Football, and Impromptu Trip Extensions

Another month has passed… and you know what that means! Welcome to the second edition of our Guest Experience series, where we’ll take you on a jolly journey through the unforgettable month…

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The Bodhi Surf + Yoga platform in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ Jan 21, 2026

Ayurveda Series – Mauna: The Yoga of Silence

Now this is an interesting one – the yoga of silence. This is Pilar’s fifth blog in her Exploring Ayurveda series, whereby she’s been sharing everything she’s learned along her journey of…

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Surfing in the Marino Ballena National Park in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
, / Jan 16, 2026

Why the Osa Peninsula is the #4 Destination for 2026: A Masterclass in Wellness and Stewardship

Recently, the New York Times released its prestigious “52 Places to Go in 2026” list. Sitting proudly at number four globally — and ranking first in all of Latin America — is…

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Surfing in the Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ Jan 8, 2026

Small Ways to Progress Your Surfing: Paddle Power, Grip Strength, & Neck Strength

Well folks, we’ve made it to the third and final blog of our Small Ways to Progress Your Surfing Series! This time around, we’ll be focusing on things like: If you’re new…

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Guests enjoying the Uvita Waterfall in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ Dec 31, 2025

Guest Experience Stories: November & December – Sun, Surf, and Banana Pancakes

As the Bodhi Surf + Yoga Guest Experience Manager (it’s me, George!), one thing that I take very seriously is how our guests feel after their time with us. How did we…

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Pilar teaching yoga at Bodhi Surf + Yoga in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ Dec 24, 2025

Pilar’s Ayurveda Exploration: Bringing Ayurveda Home

We’re thrilled to have you join us for the fourth of Pilar’s Ayurveda series blogs! We’ve already learned so much about Ayurveda – the ancient science of life. In Pilar’s last three…

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Popping up on a blue-green wave in Uvita, Osa, Costa RIca
/ Dec 19, 2025

Small Ways to Progress Your Surfing: Mastering the Pop Up

Welcome back to our three part series on Small Ways to Progress Your Surfing. In the first blog, we explored: This time around in the second blog of the series, we’ll be…

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Dinner at Bodhi Surf + Yoga
, / Dec 1, 2025

Ayurveda Series – Cooking with Prana

Welcome back! We’re thrilled that you’ve decided to join us as we dive into our third blog in Pilar’s discovering Ayurveda series – Cooking with Prana. Just to jog your memory, Pilar…

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