Why Choose Bodhi Surf + Yoga

Surfing and yoga vacations are becoming increasingly popular, particularly in Costa Rica, and you may be asking yourself - why should I choose Bodhi Surf + Yoga? Below you will find the four points that our past guests have suggested set us apart from the traditional surf and yoga camp, and from other travel experiences in general.

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Responsible business

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Since its inception in 2010, the Bodhi Surf + Yoga owners have been in love with the idea of using their business for the greater good. Social and environmentally responsible business practices have been woven into the fabric of Bodhi since day one, and with each passing year, we are working to improve.

In 2020, we were honored to receive our second B Corporation certification for having met "rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency". To continue in this calling, we currently engage in community programing, local investments, global fundraising, on-site impact reduction, environmental advocacy, and responsible travel.

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Community engagement

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A noticeable trend with surf resorts and yoga retreats is that they tend to isolate themselves from their local community. While to some, this may be appealing, the true Bodhi Surf + Yoga experience is about being immersed into life in Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica, even if it's just for a week. For that reason, we strive to bridge the gap between our community and our guests.

One way we do that is through our Community Walking Tour, a fun jaunt around Bahia Ballena with trained guides who discuss the local history, culture, economy, and environment. We also do not provide an "all-inclusive" environment for our guests as we want them to go out and explore, allowing all their senses to be engaged by our coastal community.

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Surf in a Marine Protected Area

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Playa Colonia is the beach where Bodhi Surf + Yoga holds its surf lessons. Aside from the beach consisting of a number of factors that make it an ideal place for learning to surf, Playa Colonia sits within the Marino Ballena National Park - Costa Rica's first marine national park!

Not only will you get to enjoy the temperate and tropical waters of Costa Rica's South Pacific, you also have the added benefit of being in a place where marine protection is a topmost priority, meaning you will enjoy clean waters and perhaps even see an ocean animal or two!

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Small groups, personalized service

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LOur company believes in the saying "small is beautiful", and we take great care and pride in providing a personalized and intimate experience at Bodhi Surf + Yoga. Our surf and yoga lodge can host a maximum of 10 people, and we maintain small groups for both our surf lessons and yoga classes to ensure that each participant is receiving the attention and instruction they require.

On top of that, we - the Bodhi Surf + Yoga - are be the ones who put your trip together, answer any pre-trip questions you may have, host you at the Bodhi Lodge, and serve as your surf and yoga instructors.

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What Guests Have To Say

elysse

Our week at Bodhi was honestly probably one of the best weeks of our lives. If you want to have a week of pure bliss, relaxation, connection, adventure, great food and people, stretching yourself and your mind, connecting with nature and health then this is your place. The staff here are knowledgeable, kind, friendly and attentive. The food is fresh, healthy, and made with soul. The lodging is clean, ecofriendly and sustainably conscious. The combination of surfing and yoga was absolutely perfect and the schedule worked great for us. Bodhi has a focus on the environment and giving back to the community and you could feel that throughout the week. It was great to know that your vacation could do more than just feel good for you. I would and have been giving this the highest of recommendations!

Elysse P.

United States
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My husband and I visited Bodhi last year and knew we had to go back with our two kids (ages 4 and 8) this year. I do not typically return to places in this world...[but] Bodhi creates the exception!...

I will forever recommend Bodhi as the trip of a lifetime.

Lisa B.

United States
marc

Bodhi Surf + Yoga was just an amazing week in my life. This is not a pretentious week of superficial Costa Rica. This is an authentic week of getting to know a small village and great team while intensely challenging the mind and body to learn surfing and yoga. Work and stress goes to the background as you focus on family and relaxation. Meantime, all around are opps to do more: waterfalls, ziplining, amazing restaurants. Uvita has it all and the crew at Bodhi are the best. Thank you!

Marc V.

United States
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Bodhi is a beautiful place to enjoy a great surf and yoga holiday, it feels like a second home. The super friendly people, the garden and bungalows make you feel at home straight away. The surf instruction is very good for all levels of surfing. Theory about the ocean, waves and surftechnique help you improve really fast. Groups are small and enough instructors. I can 't compare it to any of the previous camps I have been to. The yoga is the same, it really adds to the surf and the whole experience. Groups are often very diverse, from solo, couples to families which gives great vibes! One more super plus is the great and healthy food:) Bodhi is a place where you can enjoy and learn and also have a holiday where you can take a step back and learn from the staff and local community

Emi V.

Netherlands

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