The Bodhi Surf Hub

Whether you are just getting started surfing in the white water, learning to stand up and turn, or are an intermediate surfer looking to advance your surf game… this surf hub is for you. We have a wealth of resources that we have compiled for you in our decade plus of being an award-winning surf and yoga camp!

🌊 START HERE: Check out our complete video series on Learning to Surf: Beginner to Independent Surfer.

Choose your surf skill level:

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Beginner

You are just starting to play in white water waves, but aren't comfortable going beyond chest-deep water. You struggle to catch white water waves and don't really understand how to read the ocean to select and catch waves on your own. You haven't yet mastered stalling and accelerating the surfboard or turning it intentionally. Your functional surf stance needs refinement. And as for paddling - whew. You find it so challenging, you can't even think to crack a smile. Sound like you? Well don't worry, we've got you covered!

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Intermediate

You are just now starting to experience the stoke of catching unbroken waves and can comfortably stand on the board. While you may not have yet mastered the skills to paddle through the white water efficiently and safely, you can get out there… eventually. You still struggle to understand how to read and time waves, and you may not know the difference between trimming and carving turns. We understand because we've been there before; don't sweat it, in no time we will have you Smiling While You Paddle.

Surfing Fundamentals

Skill Level

Beginner, you are playing in the white water.

What you'll learn

We are passionate and professional surf instructors who care about you and your surf goals. In our instruction, we do not skip any steps. In addition to teaching you the skills necessary to ride waves, we also impart the following:

Check out the resources below to start your learn-to-surf journey with us!

Paddling out to surf in Uvita
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Is Surfing Hard?

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A fear of steep waves
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The 5 Most Common
Surfing Fears

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Surfing theory at Bodhi Surf + Yoga
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Surf Etiquette: The Golden
Rules of Surfing

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Women who surf in Costa Rica
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Fitness for Surfers: Workouts,
Exercises & Training

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How to choose a surfing bathing suit
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How to Choose the Best
Surf Camp

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Intermediate Surfer

Skill Level

Beginner, you are playing in the white water.

What you'll learn

You are just now starting to experience the stoke of catching unbroken waves. Now it's time to understand the following better:


That's where we come in
. You now need to learn about wave knowledge as well as improve your understanding of surf etiquette and the different types of surf breaks to get you to the next level. You might even consider starting a surf fitness program to build your strength and flexibility!

Learning to check the surf
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Generating a Surf Report: 4 Things to Know Before Paddling Out

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Types of waves: Plunging
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Understanding Ocean Waves

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Reading a surf report
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How to Read a Surf Report

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Surfing theory at Bodhi Surf + Yoga
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Surf Etiquette: The Golden
Rules of Surfing

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Fit surfer in Costa Rica
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3 Reasons Why You Should
Learn to Surf in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica Best Surf Camp
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How to Choose an Ideal
Bathing Suit for Surfing

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Learn to Surf | "The Bodhi Path"

Sign up and follow our successful step-by-step surf instructions right from your living room today. This learn-to-surf video series and e-book is the same curriculum that our students follow during a week-long Bodhi Sessions: Adult Surf + Yoga Camp.

In this series, you'll learn:

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Session 1: Your surfboard & equipment

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Session 2: How to enter the ocean and ride waves

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Session 3: How to turn your surfboard (prone position) and more...

Bodysurfing

Bodysurfing is a great way to gain confidence and awareness in the ocean by learning how to swim through the impact zone and surf waves in the simplest way possible - without a surfboard. Learn essential ocean knowledge, including how to avoid potential hazards such as rip currents, stingrays, and other marine life to identify a safe zone to enter the ocean, how to swim out through and dive under waves in the impact zone, and how to ride waves back to shore using nothing more than your body. Is your interest piqued? Look no further!

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Everything You Need to Know
About Bodysurfing

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Bodysurfing / A Deeper
Look

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How to Make a Bodysurf
Handplane

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Bodhi Awaken / 14 Night
Bodysurfing, Ocean Awareness,
Surf + Yoga Retreat

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Most Read Surf Blogs of All Time

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Everything You Need to Know About Bodysurfing

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Top 5 Boo-boos to Expect
at a Surf Camp

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How to Choose the Best Swimsuit for Surfing

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3 Surfing Tips For Tall People

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The 5 Most Common Surfing Fears

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The Scaredy-Cat's Guide to Surfing in Dominical

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