Posts by Adrianne
6 Benefits You’ll Take Home From a Bodhi Surf + Yoga Camp
December is upon us, and as the year closes, it is natural to start thinking about the bigger picture. Larger questions loom, like: “How can I find the drive to get in shape?” “Is it too late for me to learn something new, or try something I’ve always wanted to try?” “Am I happy with…
Read MoreBuilding the Bodhi Tribe
Someone recently asked me, “What is one thing that you are most proud of?” and I knew my answer immediately. The Bodhi Tribe. The community of people that we have come to know, learn about, and befriend. The amazing people who we have met and mingled with over the years. We have connected with individuals…
Read More2018 Ocean Guardian Contest Winners
Another year, another Ocean Guardian Contest. In our six years of running the contest, we have been inspired by so many people taking action in their lives to make the world (both its land and its oceans) a better place! To those who entered in 2018, the entire Bodhi team thanks you for your efforts!…
Read MoreLessons From the 2018 B Corp Champions Retreat: It’s Time to Do Something
This was the second year in a row I was able to attend B Corp’s annual meeting of the minds in North America. Last year in Toronto, I had an uplifting and enlightening experience that introduced and welcomed me into the B Corp community. It was unforgettable. This year, the retreat was held in New…
Read MorePolicy of Inclusion at Bodhi Surf + Yoga
It is important that today, more than ever, we focus not on what divides us, but rather what unites us. What makes us human. Taking it further, we must work to be inclusive of those who have historically been marginalized. Tourism is an industry that has much room for improvement. Yet it’s also a one-of-a-kind…
Read MoreIs Costa Rica Safe: Common Travel Risks and How To Avoid Them
A common question we get asked is: “is Costa Rica safe?” We feel confident in saying that yes, Costa Rica is safe — safe enough that we recommend it to tourists of all types (families, solo or first-time travelers, etc.). Yet it can risky to make blanket statements for the entirety of the country. Despite…
Read MoreBodhi Surf + Yoga Receives 2018 “Best for the World” B Corp Honor
Imagine a world where businesses actively compete, not to be the best in the world, but to be the best for the world. This is actually a reality in a small segment of global businesses who have opted to become Certified B Corporations. Many businesses may claim that they are “doing good” either in the…
Read MoreHow to Get From SJO to Costa Ballena, Costa Rica
The Costa Ballena region is an amazing place to visit with plenty of activities to do and sights to see, and the only a three and a half hour drive will take you to this pristine and paradisiacal area of the country. There are several options for getting from San Jose (specifically from SJO /…
Read MoreTop 3 Things Guests Love About the Bodhi Lodge
I think the Bodhi Lodge is a pretty great place — it’s in the heart of the community of Bahia Ballena, within walking distance to many amenities as well as the beach, it’s simple but comfortable — but then again, I am biased, being that I am one of the owners of Bodhi Surf +…
Read MoreBodhi Surf + Yoga To Go Carbon Neutral
Sustainability is a tricky concept to understand, and difficult if not outright impossible to implement. In order to get even close to being sustainable, not only must we refuse what we do not need and reduce what we do use, we must also find ways to assuage that which we cannot reduce and invest into…
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