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…
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…
Surfing Basics: How to Catch a Wave
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga Catching waves is one of the most important skills in surfing and should not be overlooked….
Surfboard Shape Explanation: What Are the Different Types of Surfboards?
Words by Carly Stoenner
For the first time, I have been playing around with different types of surfboard shapes. As a Southern California native, I used to grab whatever white squash tail thruster board everyone else…
The Ultimate Guide to Preparing for Bodhi Slide: 7 Day Bodysurfing + Yoga Retreat
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
If you’re reading this, it’s because you are going to be vacationing with us here in Bahia Ballena, Osa, Costa Rica. We are so excited, and we hope that you are as…
Must Try Food in Costa Rica – Costa Rican Cuisine
Words by George Frost
Home to luscious rainforests, pristine beaches, diverse wildlife, and incredible national parks, Costa Rica is one of the best places to be all year round. But there’s more to the gorgeous Central…
