Surfing

, / Jul 21, 2026

Family Surf Camp Costa Rica: The Ritual of Return for 4+ Years

There is a specific moment, usually around 2:00 PM on a Saturday in Uvita, when the van doors slide open and the humid, sweet scent of the Costa Rican jungle meets the…

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The wild coastline of Marino Ballena National Park, Costa Rica, a prime example of protected conscious travel destinations.
/ Jul 13, 2026

Conscious Travel: The Heartfelt Invitation to Step Out of the Noise and Travel Differently

If you have spent any time researching a vacation recently, you have likely been hit with an exhausting tidal wave of marketing terminology. Your social media feeds insist that you must look…

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Surfing in Uvita, Costa Rica
/ Nov 10, 2025

Small Ways To Progress Your Surfing: Foot, Hip, and Back Strength

Welcome to the first of our three-part series covering the small things that make a big difference to your surfing! You are most likely reading this because you’ve taken some surf lessons…

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Reading waves in surfing
/ Jul 6, 2023

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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Surfboard types
/ Jun 22, 2023

Surfboard Shape Explanation: What Are the Different Types of Surfboards?

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…

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Quotes about Surfing
/ May 25, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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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When and where to surf in Costa Rica
, / Dec 15, 2022

Costa Rica Surf Guide: When and Where to Surf in Costa Rica

Costa Rica boasts rideable waves all year round, which is why it is one of the most popular surf destinations in the world. It is known for its quality and quantity of…

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