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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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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 (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…

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…

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…

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga As a former college athlete, lifeguard, and surf coach, I’m all too familiar with the many…

For those of you who want to start yoga but don’t know where to begin, Sun Salutations are the best answer. Sun Salutations, also known as Surya Namaskar, is a beginner-friendly sequence…

If you’re anything like us, after booking your dream trip, you’re doing nonstop research to get yourself excited for your trip! Some of the best ways of doing this are looking at…