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…
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…
Yoga for Mobility: 5 Yoga Poses for Surfers & Other Athletes
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
*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…
Sun Salutation for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
Words by Carly Stoenner
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…
Watch These 5 Documentaries Before Visiting Costa Rica
Words by George Frost
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…
The Complete Costa Rica Packing List
Words by George Frost
If you’re searching the web trying to figure out your Costa Rica packing list, you must be in the process of booking a trip here. We’re stoked for you – we love…
The 10 Best Yoga Poses to Improve Balance
Words by Carly Stoenner
Yoga is one of the few types of exercise that actually helps improve balance. It combines physical postures and mental focus to maintain an even weight distribution, keeping ourselves upright and steady….
The 6 Best Longboard Surfboards for Beginners
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga It is a common misconception that longboard surfboards are not as cool as shortboards. This false…
The Best Yoga Routine for Spinal Flexibility & Strength
Words by Carly Stoenner
The spine is the backbone of our body, both literally and figuratively. It supports our posture, protects the nervous system, and enables daily movements. A flexible spine allows you to move more…
The Best Morning Yoga Routine for Beginners: 10 Yoga Poses to Jumpstart Your Day
Words by Carly Stoenner
Yoga is a comprehensive physical and spiritual practice that combines body postures, deep breathing, and meditation to promote well-being. When practiced in the morning, yoga has the power to awaken the body,…
Sustainable Travel Expert Advice
Words by Carly Stoenner
In this article, Bodhi Surf + Yoga offers some expert advice on sustainable travel based on our run as an environmentally and socially-conscious surf and yoga lodge in southern Costa Rica. The…
