Surfing

Shortboard surf style
/ Mar 10, 2022

How to Develop Your Surfing Style

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga When it comes to surfing, we all have our own unique way of riding waves. Whether…

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Fit surfer in Costa Rica
/ Feb 10, 2022

Fitness for Surfers: Workouts, Exercises & Training

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga Here at Bodhi Surf + Yoga, one of the most common things we hear from our…

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Paddling out to surf in Uvita
/ Jan 27, 2022

Is Learning to Surf Hard? (Why We Believe It Doesn’t Have to Be)

Many consider surfing the most complex sport to learn, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t do it! I learned to surf recently (very recently, actually, three months ago) at the start…

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How to choose a surfing bathing suit
, / Jan 13, 2022

How to Choose the Best Swimsuit for Surfing

*This post was originally authored by Adrianne Chandra-Huff, Co-founder of Bodhi Surf + Yoga Hi! My name is Adrianne and I am one of the co-founders of Bodhi Surf + Yoga, and…

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Reading a surf report
/ Dec 30, 2021

How to Read a Surf Report

Surfing is one of the most unique and challenging sports to learn for the simple fact that the “playing field” is constantly changing from moment to moment. This can make it extremely…

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Surfing theory at Bodhi Surf + Yoga
/ Dec 16, 2021

Surf Etiquette: The Golden Rules of Surfing

Throughout the years teaching people how to surf here at Bodhi Surf + Yoga, we’ve pretty much seen it all. We’ve watched people fall deeply in love with the ocean, and we’ve…

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Types of waves: Plunging
/ May 6, 2021

Ocean Surfing: Understanding the Different Types of Ocean Waves

For those of us who are surfers and enjoy frolicking in one of nature’s most epic playgrounds, the ocean and its waves are both incredibly fascinating and extremely important. Yet for anyone…

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A fear of steep waves
/ Feb 18, 2021

The 5 Most Common Surfing Fears

Let’s face it, surfing is an intimidating pursuit. In surfing, unlike most other sports, the playing field is constantly shifting. There are no consistent boundaries, and all the rules are unwritten. What…

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Cobra Pose for Surfing
, / Feb 5, 2020

Yoga for New Surfers: Why and How the Board and Mat Must Meet

Want to learn how to surf? Try yoga first. “If waves are the practice of water, and thoughts the practice of mind, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we all learned to surf?”…

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Women who surf in Costa Rica
/ Dec 12, 2019

3 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Surf in Costa Rica

With warm water, beautiful jungle backdrops, surf on both coasts and waves suitable for all experience levels. Costa Rica is truly a surfer’s paradise. Unlike Hawaii, where most of the waves break…

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