The Bodhi Blog

Traveling with a surfboard, especially over long distances, can seem daunting. While it might be tempting to just rent a surfboard at your destination, there are situations where bringing your own board…

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…

We’ll start by saying that visiting Costa Rica at any time of year is great – generic, we know. But we say this because it’s true. Whenever you decide to come, or…

Have you ever been curious about how surfboards are made? Whether you are a seasoned surfer or just starting out with surfing, having a well-made surfboard is a key ingredient to having…

When are the best and worst times to visit Costa Rica? This question depends entirely on what you’re looking to do, where you want to go, and ultimately what you want to…

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,…

If you’re reading this blog about Costa Rica customs and etiquette, you’re doing your job as a responsible traveler – right from the get-go. We salute you! It’s extremely important to have…

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,…

Our community of Bahia here in Costa Ballena is home to the pristine Marino Ballena National Park.  This national park draws many people to our area, along with the cleanliness, safety, and…

Costa Rica is one of the most naturally beautiful countries on the planet, and a huge part of that is due to the rain. The country’s topography would be completely different without…

Did you even visit Costa Rica if you didn’t take a refreshing cold plunge at a waterfall? Here at Bodhi Surf + Yoga, we are lucky enough to have the pristine Uvita…