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….
Asana: Control of the Body
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This is part three of “Following the Eight-Limbed Path”, a series about Ashtanga yoga, read part two here I roll out my mat when it’s still dark outside, the birds are still…
10 Breathtaking Photos from the Marino Ballena National Park
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The Marino Ballena National Park was Costa Rica’s first national marine park and is one of the jewels in the country’s national park system. Bodhi Surf + Yoga resides within the community of Bahia…
Top 5 Boo-boos to Expect at a Surf Camp
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*This post was originally authored by Adrianne Chandra-Huff, Co-founder of Bodhi Surf + Yoga Note: this blog post does not address serious or life-threatening surf-related injuries or chronic ailments that affect…
Visiting Nauyaca Waterfalls: Hiking or On Horseback
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The Nauyaca Waterfalls are a gem of the Southern Pacific Zone of Costa Rica, and you have an opportunity to visit them either by horseback tour or by hike. The tour company and…
What You Need to Know About Zika if Traveling to Costa Rica
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In January, 2016, reports of the “new” mosquito-borne Zika virus started making waves around the globe amid speculations that it may be linked to a birth defect called microcephaly as well as the…
Snorkel Trip to Cano Island
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Embark upon an all-day, island-hopping adventure with Bahía Aventuras, a locally owned tour company that is dedicated to sustainable marine practices. Explore the aquamarine waters of one of the top-rated snorkeling destinations…
The Scaredy-Cat’s Guide to Surfing in Dominical
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*This post was originally authored by Adrianne Chandra-Huff, Co-founder of Bodhi Surf + Yoga Despite having lived in the Costa Ballena area for over four years, I have only surfed in Dominical…
Get to Know Bahia Ballena: Community Walking Tour
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Take a walking tour of Bahía Ballena, a community that went from being a small fishing village to one that borders a marine national park and relies heavily on tourism. Walk about…
Nonstop Flights to Costa Rica
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Ecotourism is rapidly gaining popularity. Whether that means choosing a destination for its nature based activities, or making choices that allow you to have a lower carbon footprint, people are looking for…
Is A Car Rental Necessary To Get To Bodhi Surf + Yoga?
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“How do we get to you?” — is a question we often hear in early email communication with our future guests. There are many answers to that question, because once in Costa…
Why Bodhi Sessions Are Not All-Inclusive
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Our 7 Day Surf + Yoga Camps aren’t your typical all inclusive Costa Rican surf and yoga camps. While we want you to focus on learning how to surf and perfecting your…
Bodhi Packing List: Costa Rica Yoga and Surf Vacation
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If you’ve decided to come do a surf and yoga camp with Bodhi Surf + Yoga, or if you’re still just looking into it, you probably want to get an idea of what to…












