Bodhi Slide: 7 Night Bodysurf + Yoga Camp
Week-long, semi-inclusive, ocean-immersive vacations which utilize bodysurfing or "wave gliding" and yoga to foster connections with the marine environment and yourself, on the backdrop of relaxation, enjoyment, and community engagement!
Spaces limited to 10 guests/week. Click here for COVID-19 travel FAQs
Meals
- 5 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- Snacks at bodysurfing lessons
Transportation
- Round trip transportation
from San Jose and back - Shuttle service from San Jose hotel to airport
- Airfare
- Cost of optional activities
- Transportation to optional activities
- Lunches
- 1 breakfast
- 3 dinners
WHAT GUESTS HAVE TO SAY
A different kind of vacation
Bodhi Slide is a one-of-a-kind travel experience. It will leave you feeling recharged and rejuvenated after a nature-immersive week in a very pristine area of the world. As an experiential learning vacation, you will be active in an outdoor classroom and work toward your own personal goals. You will also have time to unwind and reconnect with yourself and your own purpose as well as community, in a safe and nourishing way.
Bodhi Slide falls under the category of “off-the-beaten-path” tourism which focuses on community engagement, cultural exchange, and immersion into the local way of life. Bodhi Surf + Yoga provides just enough structure to keep you active and just enough flexibility to allow personal development, rest and relaxation, and connection to others!
Connect meaningfully to the ocean
Bodysurfing is the best way to gain exposure to and confidence in the water. Some look at it as a precursor to board-surfing, but in truth it is an amazing activity on its own: great exercise, incredible fun, and perhaps the best way to feel connected to the power of the ocean.
This camp will allow you to learn more about bodysurfing: its history, philosophy, and techniques. In just a week under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you will progress your skills in a profound way and be able to take them home with you.
Go deeper
Our tried and tested five-class yoga curriculum is more than just a complementary activity but rather a mainstay of your week-long vacation. In terms of the physical component, a dedicated, daily practice while at Bodhi Surf + Yoga will keep you loose, limber, and relaxed.
The most important takeaways from yoga for our guests are often improving the breath, finding space to meditate, and allowing you to go deeper within yourself.
WHAT TO EXPECT
ENJOY OUR QUAINT, COASTAL COMMUNITY
Our home community is located on the Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in a small community called Bahia Ballena. There is something unique about this community; an energy, a feeling of wellbeing it gives to visitors and residents alike. But what makes it so special? There are many contributing factors: weather, location, natural beauty, welcoming locals, and modern conveniences certainly help. Without a doubt, Bahia Ballena is ideal for everyone, from outdoor adventures to professional relaxers.
BODYSURF, YOGA, AND FOOD?!
Guests often tell us we should tack on "food" to our official name, as food is such an important part of the experience. We love to make you feel taken care of and allow you to dedicate your energy to the bodysurfing and yoga portion! Thus, when staying at the Bodhi Surf + Yoga lodge, you will enjoy daily breakfast (except on your free day) and three delicious dinners alongside your fellow "campers".
Meals are made with love. They are hearty, healthy, and use locally-sourced ingredients. We can also accommodate most dietary restrictions. Finally, on the occasions that there is no meal, you will also have the great opportunity to visit one of the awesome local restaurants, try the local fare, and support our community’s economy.
A beautiful and relaxing vacation place
Your home base for the week will be the Bodhi Surf + Yoga lodge in Bahia Ballena, Osa, Costa Rica. It is a small lodge that can only host up to ten guests at a time, so you know that your entire vacation experience will be personalized.
On site we have a pool, hammocks and day beds for lounging, an extensive library, and plenty of games for your downtime between bodysurf sessions and yoga classes. At Bodhi Surf + Yoga, comfort, relaxation, and simple pleasures reign supreme.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
SPACES ARE LIMITED TO 10 GUESTS PER WEEK
Bodhi Slide FAQs
Bodhi Surf + Yoga's 7 Night Bodhi Slide Bodysurf + Yoga camp is a week of learning, relaxation, and fun in a beautiful, coastal community. It is a one-of-a-kind vacation that you can feel good about and will remember for years to come.
This week-long camp will provide you with ample resources (knowledge, tools, and time) to develop your bodysurfing skillset and deepen your yoga practice. When you are not participating in a core activity, you will be relaxing at our beautiful lodge, connecting to both nature and our quaint community, and exploring what this beautiful part of Costa Rica has to offer.
We abide by the motto of "small is beautiful", and can only host up to ten people per week at our lodge. Moreover, in this intimate surf and yoga camp setting, owners and staff are the ones sharing in your Costa Rica surfing and yoga experience with you.
Our operations are based out of a small town that is still relatively untouched by large-scale tourism, and we work together with our fellow community-members to keep Bahia Ballena beautiful and have it serve as a positive example.
We are committed to sustainable tourism: community involvement and environmental awareness are part of your experience with Bodhi Surf + Yoga. Finally, we are the first ever surf and yoga camp in the world to earn B Corp certification!
The Bodhi Slide Bodysurf + Yoga camp includes:
- 6 nights at Bodhi Lodge
- 1 night at a hotel in San Jose
- 1 swim technique training session
- 5 bodysurf lessons
- 5 yoga classes
- 3 group dinners
- 5 breakfasts
- 1 free day (Wednesday)
- Round trip transportation (SJ-Bodhi-SJ)
- Waterfall visit
- Snacks during bodysurf sessions
- Guided walking tour of Bahia Ballena
- National Park entrance fees
Are you able to dedicate two full weeks to learning and growth? Check here for details about what the Bodhi Awaken 14-Night Bodysurf, Ocean Awareness, and Surf + Yoga Camp includes.
Like any sport, the more time you dedicate to deliberate practice and repetition, the better you are going to perform. Dedicating a full week allows you ample time to gain confidence in the ocean and drastically improve your bodysurfing ability and ocean confidence. Furthermore, you will also have the time and space to renew your perspective as well as reconnect with nature, self, and purpose.
Our bodysurf and yoga camps are designed with the knowledge of over 10 years of being operational that the two activities complement one another greatly, and especially in the learning process. When done together, the body is more relaxed, and the mind more open. With a minimum of five bodysurf lessons and five yoga classes, we have enough time and opportunity to really teach both activities, help build strong foundations, and impart the many valuable lessons to be learned both on the mat and in the ocean to our guests.
The most important thing you need to bring for the bodysurf lessons is a tight-fitting swimsuit that will create minimal drag (and will stay on)—similar to what you would wear to swim laps in a pool. Swim fins will be provided for you, but you can certainly bring your own if you already have a pair.
Check out our full packing list here.
The food at the Bodhi Surf + Yoga lodge aims to check all of these boxes: filling, nutritious, healthy, locally-sourced, home-made, fresh, and delicious. The Bodhi Surf + Yoga team members are also avid foodies and strive to serve food that exceeds guests’ expectations. Bodhi Surf + Yoga is able to cater to specific dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, nut-free, etc.
There are many restaurants in the Bahia Ballena - Uvita area, with several delicious options within a 10-minute walk. There are also more places to eat popping up every year. If you don’t feel like walking, you can also look into renting a bike or opt to take a taxi.
It is not required to have a car for your stay at Bodhi Surf + Yoga. Transportation from the airport and back is included in your vacation package price. Once at the lodge, transportation to all scheduled activities is included. Moreover, most everything else you need is accessible by foot (restaurants, shops, banks, etc.) If you desire to go further than walking distance, you can either rent a bike for the week or take a taxi.
The Bodhi Surf + Yoga lodge is located approximately one mile / 1.8km (15-20 minutes walking-distance) from either the Punta Uvita (Whale Tail) or Playa Chaman (Bodhi Surf + Yoga’s bodysurf beach) park entrances. For bodysurf lessons, we drive all together, which takes about 5 minutes.
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