Playa Uvita: Why It’s the Best Place to Learn to Surf in Costa Rica
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
*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….
The Best Morning Yoga Routine for Beginners: 10 Yoga Poses to Jumpstart Your Day
Words by Carly Stoenner
Yoga is a comprehensive physical and spiritual practice that combines body postures, deep breathing, and meditation to promote well-being. When practiced in the morning, yoga has the power to awaken the body,…
Sustainable Travel Expert Advice
Words by Carly Stoenner
In this article, Bodhi Surf + Yoga offers some expert advice on sustainable travel based on our run as an environmentally and socially-conscious surf and yoga lodge in southern Costa Rica. The…
Surfing Basics: How to Catch a Wave
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga Catching waves is one of the most important skills in surfing and should not be overlooked….
Surfboard Shape Explanation: What Are the Different Types of Surfboards?
Words by Carly Stoenner
For the first time, I have been playing around with different types of surfboard shapes. As a Southern California native, I used to grab whatever white squash tail thruster board everyone else…
The Ultimate Guide to Preparing for Bodhi Slide: 7 Day Bodysurfing + Yoga Retreat
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
If you’re reading this, it’s because you are going to be vacationing with us here in Bahia Ballena, Osa, Costa Rica. We are so excited, and we hope that you are as…
Must Try Food in Costa Rica – Costa Rican Cuisine
Words by George Frost
Home to luscious rainforests, pristine beaches, diverse wildlife, and incredible national parks, Costa Rica is one of the best places to be all year round. But there’s more to the gorgeous Central…
20 Surf Quotes That Speak to the Soul
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga While there are many compilations of surf quotes, they are usually the exact, run-of-the-mill quotes that…
Flying to Costa Rica
Words by George Frost
Need a little help booking that bucket list trip and flying to Costa Rica? Look no further! We consider ourselves seasoned professionals in welcoming visitors from all over the world here to…
16 Best Surf Books of All Time
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga Riding a wave, aka surfing, is nearly ineffable, indescribable. Despite that, the authors featured in our…
Why Choose Bodhi Slide 7 Day Adult Bodysurf + Yoga Camp
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
Why do we think that you should dedicate a whole week of your precious time off with us learning to bodysurf in beautiful Bahia Ballena, Osa, Costa Rica? (And for those of…
The Ultimate Guide to Surfing for Kids
Words by George Frost
Through our many years of running our Bodhi Surf + Yoga Family Surf Camps, we know a thing or two when it comes to surfing for kids. Within the last 13 years,…
How to Paddle Out on a Surfboard
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga This is the final installment in our larger Learn to Surf series, which breaks down our entire beginner…












