Learn to surf

Reading waves in surfing
/ Jul 6

Surfing Basics: How to Catch a Wave

Catching waves is one of the most important skills in surfing and should not be overlooked. It is common for beginner surfers to only focus on their physical skills like the popup,…

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Quotes about Surfing
/ May 25

20 Surf Quotes That Speak to the Soul

While there are many compilations of surf quotes, they are usually the exact, run-of-the-mill quotes that pop up repeatedly. Yet, as both lovers of the sport of surfing and avid readers, we…

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Reading at Bodhi Surf + Yoga
, / Mar 16

16 Best Surf Books of All Time

Riding a wave, aka surfing, is nearly ineffable, indescribable. Despite that, the authors featured in our list of the 16 best surf books of all time did a pretty damn good job…

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Family surf camp in Uvita, Costa Rica
/ Feb 9

The Ultimate Guide to Surfing for Kids

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,…

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Paddling out to surf at Playa Uvita
/ Jan 12

Playa Uvita: Best Place to Learn to Surf in Costa Rica

As you probably know, there are many beaches all over the world where you can learn to surf. Costa Rica, Hawaii, California, Portugal, France, Bali, and Australia are some of many ideal…

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Paddling technique for surfing
/ Dec 29

How to Paddle Out on a Surfboard

This is the final installment in our larger Learn to Surf series, which breaks down our entire beginner surf curriculum with video and written lessons. If you missed any lessons you can refer to…

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Frontside surf stance
/ Dec 8

How to Surf: Learning to Turn on a Surfboard in the White Water

This is the second installment in our larger Learn to Surf series, which breaks down our entire beginner surf curriculum with video and written lessons. This post contains lessons five and six of seven….

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Speeding up on a surfboard
/ Nov 10

How to Pop Up on a Surfboard: Learning to Surf in the White Water

This is the second installment in our larger Learn to Surf series, which breaks down our entire beginner surf curriculum with video and written lessons. This post contains lessons two and three of seven….

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Surfing a whitewater wave
/ Oct 6

Surfboard Control for Beginners: Learning to Surf in the White Water

Surfboard control for beginners is imperative to the entire learn to surf process. Both surfing in the white water and practicing the subtle art of steering the surfboard from prone position are essential to master before ever attempting to stand up on the board.

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Family surf lessons
/ Aug 25

Why Choose Bodhi Family Surf Camp

We have compiled this blog which aims to break down the experience and what to expect if your family opts to do our Costa Rica family surf camp.

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