Learn to surf

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/ Jun 27

How to Teach Yourself How to Surf

Learning to surf is more than standing on a board in the ocean. At its core, surfing is a physical, spiritual, and communal practice that connects us to the natural environment. Anyone…

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Reading waves in surfing
/ Jul 6

Surfing Basics: How to Catch a Wave

*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….

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Quotes about Surfing
/ May 25

20 Surf Quotes That Speak to the Soul

*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…

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Reading at Bodhi Surf + Yoga
/ Mar 16

16 Best Surf Books of All Time

*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…

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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

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga As you probably know, there are many beaches all over the world where you can learn…

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Paddling technique for surfing
/ Dec 29

How to Paddle Out on a Surfboard

*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…

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Frontside surf stance
/ Dec 8

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

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga This is the second installment in our larger Learn to Surf series, which breaks down our entire beginner…

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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 post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga This is the second installment in our larger Learn to Surf series, which breaks down our entire beginner…

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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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