June 11, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

Know Thy Lineup

An ancient Chinese general once said, “Know thy enemy.” In surfing, this translates to “know thy lineup” The lineup is out beyond the whitewater. It’s where you go when your […]
April 30, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

The 7 Habits of Solid Surfers

1. THEY DON’T DIET Have you ever met an amazing athlete who also buys into fad dieting?  Yeah, I thought not.  Surfers aren’t interested in the […]
April 16, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

How Surfing Helped Me Balance My Emotions

As a kid on summer swim team, I never wanted to be in the final relay. Those were the last events of the night, after the […]
March 20, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

Surfing and the Myth of Talent

Watching YouTube clips of Carissa Moore, 2013 ASP Women’s Word Surf Champion, I admired the power, grace, and precision she has on her surfboard. I thought […]
February 23, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

Joyful Living: The Photography of Ali Kaukas

If I had the choice, which fortunately I do, I’d choose to sponge my energy and inspiration off of Ali Kaukas. You see—this woman epitomizes the […]
February 22, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

Limber Up: Yoga for Surfers

Gone are the days when I’d roll out of bed, grab my board, head to the beach, and jump straight into the surf… If you’re over […]