Surfing

A fear of steep waves
/ Feb 18

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

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

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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Surfer girl learning to bodysurf
, / Nov 7

Everything You Need to Know About Bodysurfing

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga “To me, bodysurfing is the best interaction between man and nature that exists.” – Mike Stewart….

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Learning to check the surf
/ Aug 1

Generating a Surf Report: 4 Things to Know Before Paddling Out

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga An important step toward progressing as a surfer is understanding what to look for when arriving…

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Tricep stretch for surf camp
/ Mar 7

6 Stretches for Supple Surfing

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga As a former college athlete and surfer, I’m all too familiar with the myriad limitations imposed…

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Tall person surfing
/ Apr 19

3 Surfing Tips For Tall People

Hey, you — tall person! Yeah, the one who could ride all the roller coasters in elementary school, often gets yelled at for blocking the view during concerts, and can never get…

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Surfing frustrations
/ May 4

Is It Ever Too Late to Learn to Surf?

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb We get this question a lot from prospective guests, and it makes…

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Soft top surfboard for protection
/ May 5

Top 5 Boo-boos to Expect at a Surf Camp

*This post was originally authored by Adrianne Chandra-Huff, Co-founder of Bodhi Surf + Yoga   Note: this blog post does not address serious or life-threatening surf-related injuries or chronic ailments that affect…

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Dominical surf break
/ Feb 11

The Scaredy-Cat’s Guide to Surfing in Dominical

*This post was originally authored by Adrianne Chandra-Huff, Co-founder of Bodhi Surf + Yoga Despite having lived in the Costa Ballena area for over four years, I have only surfed in Dominical…

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