Bodhi Surf + Yoga Costa Rica is a business in Surf Retreat category. The Surf Retreat is located at Bodhi Surf S.A. 750 metros sur oeste del Restaurante La Fogata Bahia Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas 60504 Costa Rica
I stayed at Bodhi in April 2022 for my birthday. It was an unforgettable experience. We had Anki for yoga, Spencer for surf, and Adrianne running the show.
Anki was wonderfully mindfulness in offering a practice that met the skill level of the group and progressed complimentary to our surf schedule. Spencer was great, especially with the on-land lessons. The figure 4 pop up is a game changer for me! Adrianne held it down with a full (+) group while making it all look easy and having a sense of humor. BIG props to Fanny and George for the food! Those were some of the best vegetarian/vegan meals I’ve ever had!
I’m glad that mid-way through we had some flexibility in timing and surf location depending on where it was calmest. We were there during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and storm swells.
Only constructive things to note is that it would have been nice to meet Travis and Pilar who were away that week, it would have also been nice to mix it up and have surf first thing in the morning and then sunset yoga (I’m a surf before breakfast kinda guy 🤙🏽). It’s also worth noting the property is about a 20 min walk to the beach and and main restaurant area in case you are traveling with kids.
Other than that, I love everything Bodhi stands for, especially sustainability and community. I would highly recommend a visit and hope to be back again someday soon!
Kate Burgess
This place walks the walk in terms of sustainability and commitment to community and nature. I did the 5 day surf/yoga retreat, and it was amazing to spend so much time with the founders of the company. I felt like I really got to know the place and the people around. They are clearly well respected by their neighbors, too. The surf and yoga instruction were brilliant, and I feel like I'm leaving with a new tool belt from which to pull. I can see why people come back!!
I stayed at Bodhi in April 2022 for my birthday. It was an unforgettable experience. We had Anki for yoga, Spencer for surf, and Adrianne running the show.
Anki was wonderfully mindfulness in offering a practice that met the skill level of the group and progressed complimentary to our surf schedule. Spencer was great, especially with the on-land lessons. The figure 4 pop up is a game changer for me! Adrianne held it down with a full (+) group while making it all look easy and having a sense of humor. BIG props to Fanny and George for the food! Those were some of the best vegetarian/vegan meals I’ve ever had!
I’m glad that mid-way through we had some flexibility in timing and surf location depending on where it was calmest. We were there during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and storm swells.
Only constructive things to note is that it would have been nice to meet Travis and Pilar who were away that week, it would have also been nice to mix it up and have surf first thing in the morning and then sunset yoga (I’m a surf before breakfast kinda guy 🤙🏽). It’s also worth noting the property is about a 20 min walk to the beach and and main restaurant area in case you are traveling with kids.
Other than that, I love everything Bodhi stands for, especially sustainability and community. I would highly recommend a visit and hope to be back again someday soon!
Kate Burgess
This place walks the walk in terms of sustainability and commitment to community and nature. I did the 5 day surf/yoga retreat, and it was amazing to spend so much time with the founders of the company. I felt like I really got to know the place and the people around. They are clearly well respected by their neighbors, too. The surf and yoga instruction were brilliant, and I feel like I'm leaving with a new tool belt from which to pull. I can see why people come back!!
Heath Alexander
I had a great experience with Bodhi! I am a teacher at an outdoor adventure focused middle school. Bodhi provided a surf lesson for our students during a recent Costa Rica trip. The lesson was so good that my fellow teachers and I scheduled another private lesson on our day off. It was simply outstanding. They provided a great progression and overall explanation of how to surf and approach the ocean. As an outdoor educator myself, I was really impressed with their entire approach to teaching. It was a joy to be learning from such passionate surf educators.
Will Yeiser
Travis and his team are among the best of the best. As Executive Director of an outdoor-based middle school and a current professional whitewater and ski instructor, I appreciate the emphasis on safety and the skills-based approach of Bodhi Surf versus the standard "let's just have fun" approach of many other surf schools I have experienced. The process is the point with Bodhi Surf and every step of the journey has been fantastic for over ten years now. Whether it is connecting kids to their choices and impact on our delicate ecosystems or refining the art of proper stance when initiating a turn, Bodhi Surf consistently sets the standard for all others.
Randi Tostrup Bjørgan
If you want to have a special experience I highly recommend Bodhi. I have returned 3 times to feel the Bodhi spirit, to have the best surf instructions, wonderful yoga lessons, great food and meet the fantastic Bodhi team. I can’t wait to return.