Playa Uvita: Why It’s the Best Place to Learn to Surf in Costa Rica
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*A Quick Note from Bodhi: We originally shared this guide in 2023, but ocean conditions and local details change! We’ve completely refreshed this piece for 2026 to bring you the most accurate, up-to-date advice for learning to surf in Uvita….
3 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Surf in Costa Rica
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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…
4 Things a Beginner Yoga Retreat Should Have
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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…
Everything You Need to Know About Bodysurfing
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*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….
Generating a Surf Report: 4 Things to Know Before Paddling Out
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*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…
Why More Men Should Practice Yoga: A Male Perspective
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A while back, Pilar requested that I participate in the five yoga classes she would be teaching at Bodhi during the next week’s Bodhi Sessions surf and yoga camp. Realizing that I…
6 Stretches for Supple Surfing
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*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…
Do I Have to Change My Diet to Do Yoga?
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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…
4 Cheap (or Free!) Activities in Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica
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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…
Whitewater Rafting Costa Rica’s Cleanest River: The Savegre
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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,…
How to Get From SJO to Costa Ballena, Costa Rica
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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…
Best Time of Year to Visit Uvita, Costa Rica
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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…
Props or No Props: Are Props Necessary in My Yoga Practice?
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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…
