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…
How Surfboards Are Made
Words by Allison Mouret
Have you ever been curious about how surfboards are made? Whether you are a seasoned surfer or just starting out with surfing, having a well-made surfboard is a key ingredient to having…
Best and Worst Times to Visit Costa Rica Explained
Words by George Frost
When are the best and worst times to visit Costa Rica? This question depends entirely on what you’re looking to do, where you want to go, and ultimately what you want to…
How to Teach Yourself How to Surf
Words by Carly Stoenner
Learning to surf is more than standing on a board in the ocean. At its core, surfing is a physical, spiritual, and communal practice that connects us to the natural environment. Anyone…
Is Costa Rica safe?
Words by Carly Stoenner
The short answer is yes—Costa Rica is so safe that in 2023, a record-breaking number of tourists entered the country. The country welcomed over 2.5 million visitors last year, and this year,…
Costa Rica Customs and Etiquette
Words by George Frost
If you’re reading this blog about Costa Rica customs and etiquette, you’re doing your job as a responsible traveler – right from the get-go. We salute you! It’s extremely important to have…
The Best Yoga Poses for Flexibility
Words by Carly Stoenner
Yoga is the perfect activity for improving flexibility because it is an exercise that follows a series of poses intended to stretch and lengthen muscles and improve overall mobility. With regular practice,…
Things To Do in The Marino Ballena National Park
Words by George Frost
Our community of Bahia here in Costa Ballena is home to the pristine Marino Ballena National Park. This national park draws many people to our area, along with the cleanliness, safety, and…
Everything You Need to Know About Costa Rica in the Rainy Season
Words by George Frost
Costa Rica is one of the most naturally beautiful countries on the planet, and a huge part of that is due to the rain. The country’s topography would be completely different without…
The Ultimate Guide to the Uvita Waterfall
Words by George Frost
Did you even visit Costa Rica if you didn’t take a refreshing cold plunge at a waterfall? Here at Bodhi Surf + Yoga, we are lucky enough to have the pristine Uvita…
Namaste: Bowing to others
Words by Carly Stoenner
Understanding the Meaning of Namaste in Yoga Saying Namaste at the end of a yoga practice is a respectful way to say “thank you” by acknowledging the teacher and the other people…
Raga: The Art of Letting Go
Words by Carly Stoenner
At Bodhi Surf + Yoga, we’ve done a deep dive into the eight limbs of yoga from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. These include virtuous acts and moral behaviors, Asana, Pranayama, and…
Samadhi — Contemplation
Words by Carly Stoenner
Samadhi is the eighth and final limb in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. It is considered the highest state of consciousness and is described as becoming one with the object of meditation. …
