The Power of One Thing: Why Our 2026 Surf-A-Thon Has a Single Focus
Words by Travis Bays
For a long time, when people asked what Bodhi Surf + Yoga gave back to the community, the honest answer was: a lot of things… Environmental projects. Youth programs. Local needs that…
Ayurveda Series – Ancient Wisdom for Athletes in the Tropics
Words by Pilar
We’re very happy to have you back for another wisdom-bomb from Pilar – Bodhi Surf + Yoga co-owner and Ayurveda expert in training. In our last Ayurveda edition we dived deep into…
Is It Safe to Surf in Costa Rica? Your Guide to Sharks, Crocs, and the Real Local Wildlife
Words by Travis Bays
You’ve booked the tickets, packed the reef-safe sunscreen, and you are finally ready to trade the concrete jungle for the warmth of the Costa Rican coast where the wild meets the welcoming….
The True Cost of the Beachfront View: Rethinking Surf Tourism and Coastal Development
Words by Travis Bays
At Bodhi Surf + Yoga, some of our most profound conversations don’t happen in the water — they happen around the table at our communal breakfast and lunches before and after the…
Guest Experience Stories: April – Bodysurfing, Birthdays, and Boogying
Words by George Frost
Here we are with the fifth edition of our Guest Experience Stories blog series! We’ve thoroughly enjoyed writing these blogs. They allow us to take a moment to truly reflect on the…
The Invisible Highway: Why the New Cocos-Osa Swimway Confirmation Matters for Every Ocean Guardian
Words by Travis Bays
Imagine standing on the soft, dark sands of Playa Uvita at dawn. To your left, the lush, mist-covered mountains of the Osa Peninsula reach out into the Pacific like a green finger…
The Ocean as Exposure Therapy: A Guide to Mindful Surfing and Personal Growth
Words by Pilar
Today, I surfed. The conditions were messy, the wind was howling, and yet, I did well—sort of. Yesterday was an entirely different story. The waves were glassy, perfectly formed, and peeling beautifully…
Ayurveda for Beginners: Understanding the Three Doshas and Your Unique Body Type
Words by Pilar
In this month’s guided deep-dive with Pilar into the fascinating science of Ayurveda, we explore the forces and energies that govern all physical and mental processes in the body – AKA the…
Small Ways to Progress Your Surfing: Paddle Power, Grip Strength, & Neck Strength
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
Well folks, we’ve made it to the third and final blog of our Small Ways to Progress Your Surfing Series! This time around, we’ll be focusing on things like: If you’re new…
Small Ways to Progress Your Surfing: Mastering the Pop Up
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
Welcome back to our three part series on Small Ways to Progress Your Surfing. In the first blog, we explored: This time around in the second blog of the series, we’ll be…









