The Bodhi Blog

Costa Rica is rightfully known across the world as one of the best family travel destinations – let us help you plan for trip to Costa Rica with kids! The country is…

Surfboard control for beginners is imperative to the entire learn to surf process. Both surfing in the white water and practicing the subtle art of steering the surfboard from prone position are essential to master before ever attempting to stand up on the board.

Learn a few reasons why WAW handplanes is one of our favorite bodysurf brands, and a company that we greatly look up to!

Most surfers consider themselves addicted, and the advent of surfing in their lives to be a positive thing. Here are some of the reasons why surfing is so addictive!

In the following blog, we have aimed to break down what to expect from this two-week experience and what to expect when you opt to do the Bodhi Awaken: 14 Night Bodysurfing, Ocean Awareness, Surf and Yoga Retreat.

We have compiled this blog which aims to break down the experience and what to expect if your family opts to do our Costa Rica family surf camp.

You know the story: surfing was “discovered” by European explorers who stumbled upon wave-riding in the Pacific. But that narrative sells the sport’s epic history way short. The truth is, humans have…

Here at Bodhi Surf + Yoga, we believe that all surfers should act as environmental stewards and take care of the ocean from which we derive so much joy. Why? Because the…

This is the first installment in our larger Learn to Surf series, which breaks down our entire beginner surf curriculum with video and written lessons. This is lesson one of seven. When…

We often get emailed by prospective guests asking about the amenities near us here in Uvita, Costa Rica. At Bodhi Surf + Yoga we’re based in a beautiful small beach town that…

In this learn how to surf guide and accompanying seven-part video tutorial series we outline the surf lesson methodology that we have developed in our 12+ year history.
The aim is to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to become an independent surfer.

While there are many dangers involved in surfing, it’s not the most extreme sport — think mountaineering, base jumping, boxing, or rugby. So yes, there are risks, but there’s also hope! In…