The Best Places to Eat in Uvita, Costa Rica
Words by George Frost
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…
Dhyana — Meditation
Words by Carly Stoenner
The Eight Limbs of Yoga Dhyana is part of the final four limbs of Ashtanga Yoga—an eightfold path that ultimately ends in Enlightenment. Meditation is the final limb before enlightenment, making it…
Bodhi Surf + Yoga’s Third B Corp certification
Words by George Frost
One of the things that most defines us here at Bodhi Surf + Yoga is our commitment to using our business as a force for good. Throughout our 13 years of operating,…
Pratyahara — Withdrawl of the Senses
Words by Carly Stoenner
From the steady buzz of our smartphones to the bright city lights on every corner, there are days when it feels like we’re constantly flooded with sensory inputs. Without our control, our…
Dharana — Concentration of the Mind
Words by Carly Stoenner
Dharana is translated as a concentration of the mind and is the sixth limb of the eightfold path of Ashtanga Yoga. The goal of Dharana is to improve focus and is the…
Pranayama — Breath Control
Words by Carly Stoenner
Practicing Pranayama means controlling the movement of the breath — the inhalation, exhalation, and pausing or holding of the breath. In Sanskrit, “Prana” means vital energy, while “Yama” means to extend; we…
Asana — Physical Postures
Words by Carly Stoenner
The History of Asana Asana is the third limb of the eightfold path of Ashtanga and the practice most people think of when they hear the word “yoga.” Only a tiny part…
The 11 Best Surfing Movies of All-Time
Words by George Frost
Nothing like a good movie to kick back to after a remarkable surfing sesh. Even if you’re still learning how to surf, you’ll still find a movie here to keep you inspired….
Best Books on Costa Rica
Words by George Frost
One of the absolute best ways to get excited about an upcoming trip is to research the place. This could be by reading blogs online (like you’re doing now!), listening to the…
2022 Sustainability Initiatives
Words by George Frost
One thing that we take extremely seriously here at Bodhi Surf + Yoga is our commitment to our community and the world. We’re built on an ethos of social and environmental responsibility…
Niyamas: What are They and How to Practice Them
Words by Carly Stoenner
Niyamas (Internal Observances) The eight-limbs of yoga come from “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.” The sutras is a philosophical text that instructs readers on living a meaningful life. This yogic vision is…
Yamas: What are They and How to Practice Them
Words by Carly Stoenner
The Yamas — moral principles The Yamas are the first limb in the eight-fold path of yoga, a holistic view of what it means to be a true “yogi.” Simply performing some…
Introduction to the 8 Limbs of Yoga: What are Each of Them?
Words by Carly Stoenner
The 8 Limbs of Yoga come from “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali,” a philosophical text that teaches us how to live a meaningful life through a yogic vision called “Ashtanga.” Ashtanga, which…
