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Plant based meals at Bodhi Surf + Yoga
, / May 19, 2022

The Best Places to Eat in Uvita, Costa Rica

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…

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Prayer hands yoga
/ May 27, 2020

What is the Meaning of Anjali Mudra?

Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind the famous “prayer hands” gesture in yoga? Well, that’s the Anjali Mudra, a sacred hand position that carries deep significance. In this post, I’ll…

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Delicious, tropical fruits
/ May 23, 2020

A Guide for Subbing Local Produce for Tropical Fruits in Costa Rican Recipes

There’s nothing quite like slicing into a ripe papaya in the tropics. If you catch it at the right time, just at the peak of sweetness, it is like nature’s candy. We…

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Happiness in challence
/ May 20, 2020

Coping With Tough Times: A Daily Mantra For Positive Thinking

“Make of this situation an enjoyable experience.” -Daily Mantra For Positive Thinking During the Covid-19 lockdown, a very powerful thought came into my mind. In the midst of that a strange and…

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Osa Peninsula Plants
/ Apr 25, 2020

The Benefits of Pranayama Breathing

“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…

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Costa Rican recipes
/ Apr 15, 2020

Costa Rican Recipes: Classic Dishes in Every Tico Kitchen

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….

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Couples Surf and Yoga Retreat
/ Feb 13, 2020

Guide to a Surf + Yoga Couple’s Retreat in Costa Rica

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…

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Cobra Pose for Surfing
, / Feb 5, 2020

Yoga for New Surfers: Why and How the Board and Mat Must Meet

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?”…

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Girlfriends' Surf Trip in Costa Rica
/ Jan 9, 2020

3 Ideas for a Girlfriends’ Getaway in Costa Rica

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…

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Playa Chaman, Costa Rica
/ Dec 19, 2019

Weather in Bahia Ballena – Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica by Month

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 +…

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Women who surf in Costa Rica
/ Dec 12, 2019

3 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Surf in Costa Rica

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…

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Warm weather beginner yoga retreat
/ Dec 5, 2019

4 Things a Beginner Yoga Retreat Should Have

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…

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Surfer girl learning to bodysurf
, / Nov 7, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About Bodysurfing

*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….

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