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What is a yoga diet?
, / Feb 7

Do I Have to Change My Diet to Do Yoga?

Yoga is for everyone. Yoga is for people who are vegan, gluten-free, paleo dieters, sugar addicts, omnivores, and any other diet you can think of. Yet if this is the case, why…

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Epic Costa Rica Sunset
/ Aug 9

4 Cheap (or Free!) Activities in Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica

Coming to Bahia Ballena but don’t have much cash? These activities below can give you a rich, local experience without shoveling over a bunch of money. Costa Rica is a special place…

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Whitewater Rafting the Savegre
/ Jun 21

Whitewater Rafting Costa Rica’s Cleanest River: The Savegre

Whitewater rafting is an incredibly exhilarating activity that ought to be tried at least once. What better a place to do so than Costa Rica, a beautiful tropical land of towering mountains,…

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Travel to Costa Ballena
/ May 31

How 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…

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Bodhi Surf + Yoga surf lesson in Uvita
/ May 17

Best Time of Year to Visit Uvita, Costa Rica

The town of Uvita in Costa Rica’s South Pacific is a fascinating destination that draws many visitors each year to explore and discover all of its diversity and charm. With so many…

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Yoga props at Bodhi Shambala Yoga
/ May 3

Props or No Props: Are Props Necessary in My Yoga Practice?

Unfortunately, there is no short answer for the question “is it necessary to use props in yoga class?”. If there were, I probably wouldn’t be here writing a blog about it, and…

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Tall person surfing
/ Apr 19

3 Surfing Tips For Tall People

Hey, you — tall person! Yeah, the one who could ride all the roller coasters in elementary school, often gets yelled at for blocking the view during concerts, and can never get…

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Girls trip to Costa Rica
/ Apr 12

5 Safety Tips for Travelers in Costa Rica

Safety is a basic human need. We want to travel, see new places, and meet new people, and sometimes the only thing holding us back from doing so is our fear of…

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Sunset at Playa Chaman, Costa Rica
/ Feb 15

7 Things To Do in Bahia Ballena

Bahia Ballena is a small town on the Southern Pacific coast of Central America’s most visited country — Costa Rica. Bahia Ballena translates to “whale bay”, and the town is thus named…

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Wear a hat in the tropics
/ Jan 25

How to Choose a Hat for Your Tropical Vacation

When visiting the tropics, it is imperative to bring a hat! I am constantly shocked when our guests roll into Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica — a town that is located just nine…

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