Surfing

Reading a surf report
/ Dec 30

How to Read a Surf Report

Surfing is one of the most unique and challenging sports to learn for the simple fact that the “playing field” is constantly changing from moment to moment. This can make it extremely…

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Surfing theory at Bodhi Surf + Yoga
/ Dec 16

Surf Etiquette: The Golden Rules of Surfing

Throughout the years teaching people how to surf here at Bodhi Surf + Yoga, we’ve pretty much seen it all. We’ve watched people fall deeply in love with the ocean, and we’ve…

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Costa Rica Best Surf Camp
/ Sep 23

How to Choose the Best Surf Camp

So you’ve decided that you want to learn how to surf! Well, you’ve already taken a fantastic first step by looking into how to choose a surf camp. Now, how do you…

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Types of waves: Plunging
/ May 6

Ocean Surfing: Understanding the Different Types of Ocean Waves

For those of us who are surfers and enjoy frolicking in one of nature’s most epic playgrounds, the ocean and its waves are both incredibly fascinating and extremely important. Yet for anyone…

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A fear of steep waves
/ Feb 18

The 5 Most Common Surfing Fears

Let’s face it, surfing is an intimidating pursuit. In surfing, unlike most other sports, the playing field is constantly shifting. There are no consistent boundaries, and all the rules are unwritten. What…

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Cobra Pose for Surfing
, / Feb 5

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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Women who surf in Costa Rica
/ Dec 12

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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Surfer girl learning to bodysurf
, / Nov 7

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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Learning to check the surf
/ Aug 1

Generating a Surf Report: 4 Things to Know Before Paddling Out

*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…

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Tricep stretch for surf camp
/ Mar 7

6 Stretches for Supple Surfing

*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…

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