Surfing

Surf lessons with Bodhi Surf + Yoga in the Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
, / Jun 2, 2026

The Power of One Thing: Why Our 2026 Surf-A-Thon Has a Single Focus

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…

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Cooling off at the Uvita Waterfall in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ May 29, 2026

Ayurveda Series – Ancient Wisdom for Athletes in the Tropics

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…

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Marine life in the Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ May 20, 2026

Is It Safe to Surf in Costa Rica? Your Guide to Sharks, Crocs, and the Real Local Wildlife

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….

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Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ May 13, 2026

The True Cost of the Beachfront View: Rethinking Surf Tourism and Coastal Development

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…

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Bodysurfing lessons at the Marino Ballena National Park with Bodhi Surf + Yoga
/ May 8, 2026

Guest Experience Stories: April – Bodysurfing, Birthdays, and Boogying

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…

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Looking back at the Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
, / May 7, 2026

The Invisible Highway: Why the New Cocos-Osa Swimway Confirmation Matters for Every Ocean Guardian

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…

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, , / Apr 15, 2026

The Ocean as Exposure Therapy: A Guide to Mindful Surfing and Personal Growth

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…

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Yoga class at Bodhi Surf + Yoga in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ Feb 25, 2026

Ayurveda for Beginners: Understanding the Three Doshas and Your Unique Body Type

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…

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Surfing in the Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ Jan 8, 2026

Small Ways to Progress Your Surfing: Paddle Power, Grip Strength, & Neck Strength

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…

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Popping up on a blue-green wave in Uvita, Osa, Costa RIca
/ Dec 19, 2025

Small Ways to Progress Your Surfing: Mastering the Pop Up

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…

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