Bodhi Surf + Yoga Blog

Traveling alone is a funny thing. Those that haven’t tried it are often the biggest critics and those that have are the strongest advocates. If you are someone who has traveled alone or is planning to, you might be looking for a little more clarity. There are a lot of misconceptions about traveling alone: There…

Planning a family vacation can be a huge undertaking, and even more now in the COVID-19 era. Should you go? And if so, where? How can you take the needs and desires of each family member into account? What kinds of activities will you do once you get there? These are some big questions, and…

There is one set of questions that we get asked time and again by prospective guests who want to get their surf and yoga on here with us at Bodhi Surf + Yoga in Bahia Ballena – Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica. What is the best time of year to visit? What is the rainy season…

December is upon us, and as the year closes, it is natural to start thinking about the bigger picture. Larger questions loom, like: “How can I find the drive to get in shape?” “Is it too late for me to learn something new, or try something I’ve always wanted to try?” “Am I happy with…

The Costa Ballena region is an amazing place to visit with plenty of activities to do and sights to see, and the only a three and a half hour drive will take you to this pristine and paradisiacal area of the country. There are several options for getting from San Jose (specifically from SJO /…

I think the Bodhi Lodge is a pretty great place — it’s in the heart of the community of Bahia Ballena, within walking distance to many amenities as well as the beach, it’s simple but comfortable — but then again, I am biased, being that I am one of the owners of Bodhi Surf +…

After only a few weeks interning at Bodhi Surf + Yoga, I’ve already had a wide variety of experiences in the community of Bahia Ballena. Last week, I had an amazing opportunity to see what Bodhi is like from a guest’s perspective. I was able to surf, practice yoga, eat some delicious food, and interact…

Our high season is about to start again here at Bodhi Surf + Yoga, and I am getting that sense of excitement and anticipation, which I can only describe as that feeling I would get on Christmas eve as a kid, knowing that the next day would be filled with family, food, warmth (and of…

New Year’s resolutions. Many of us make them, and out of those, a good portion of us allow them to dwindle off several months into the New Year, easing back into our familiar routines. Making real, lasting lifestyle changes is a very difficult feat indeed. While we want a new year to mark a new…

Ah, November. Crisp autumn air and beautiful foliage are behind us, and we are all looking forward to holiday feasts and spending time with family and friends. For those of us who reside in the colder corners of the world, perhaps we are already experiencing that bite in the air, a frost or two, or…