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…
The Benefits of Pranayama Breathing
Words by Pilar
“When you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace.” ~Author Unknown In the great ocean of knowledge inside the science of yoga, there are many essential principles which we can learn…
Costa Rican Recipes: Classic Dishes in Every Tico Kitchen
Words by Sheridan Plummer
It’s no secret people travel to Costa Rica for the pristine beaches, the amazing wildlife, and the lush jungles. However, Costa Rican food doesn’t get nearly the amount of recognition it deserves….
Guide to a Surf + Yoga Couple’s Retreat in Costa Rica
Words by Sheridan Plummer
Good news! You know that couples retreat you’ve been wanting to plan with your significant other? Well, we have scientific evidence that it’s a great idea. According to a study by the…
Yoga for New Surfers: Why and How the Board and Mat Must Meet
Words by Spencer Dunlap
Want to learn how to surf? Try yoga first. “If waves are the practice of water, and thoughts the practice of mind, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we all learned to surf?”…
3 Ideas for a Girlfriends’ Getaway in Costa Rica
Words by Sheridan Plummer
Lots of wine. Embarrassing stories about each other. Some dancing and plenty of good food. These are some of the necessary components of a great girls trip. Being surrounded by your closest…
Weather in Bahia Ballena – Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica by Month
Words by Adrianne
There is one set of questions that we get asked time and again by prospective guests who want to get their surf and yoga on here with us at Bodhi Surf +…
3 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Surf in Costa Rica
Words by Spencer Dunlap
With warm water, beautiful jungle backdrops, surf on both coasts, and waves suitable for all experience levels. Costa Rica is truly a surfer’s paradise. Unlike Hawaii, where most of the waves break…
4 Things a Beginner Yoga Retreat Should Have
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
If you were to start looking into a beginner yoga retreat (by typing the very combination of terms into your online search platform), you would likely meet a barrage of articles claiming…
Everything You Need to Know About Bodysurfing
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga “To me, bodysurfing is the best interaction between man and nature that exists.” – Mike Stewart….
Generating a Surf Report: 4 Things to Know Before Paddling Out
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga An important step toward progressing as a surfer is understanding what to look for when arriving…
Why More Men Should Practice Yoga: A Male Perspective
Words by Spencer Dunlap
*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga A while back, Pilar requested that I participate in the five yoga classes she would be…
6 Stretches for Supple Surfing
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 and surfer, I’m all too familiar with the myriad limitations imposed…
