Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
From the Jersey Shore to Costa Rica: Bryan Gleason
In the inaugural episode of the Flow State Yoga for Athletes podcast, host Dan Rosenak engages in an enriching conversation with Bryan Gleason, a veteran lifeguard, lifelong athlete, and owner of Surf Costa Retreat Center in Costa Rica. Bryan shares his journey growing up on the Jersey shore, his evolution as an athlete, and the founding and growth of Surf Costa. He discusses the importance of lifeguard training programs, his approach to breathwork for optimal performance, and his experiences rescuing people in challenging conditions. Bryan also shares insights into the upcoming men's surf and yoga retreat and stresses the value of building a lifestyle around core passions and values.
Links
IG: @surfcosta
@FlowStateYogaTherapy
FlowStateYogaTherapy@gmail.com
Topics
00:50 Meet Bryan Gleason: Lifeguard and Surf Retreat Owner
01:22 Growing Up by the Shore
03:17 Founding SurfCosta: A Dream Realized
08:35 Expanding SurfCosta Beyond Surfing
11:09 Partnering for a Surf and Yoga Retreat
11:38 Crafting a Life Around Passion
12:13 The Challenges and Rewards of Following Your Passion
16:05 Brian's Athletic Journey: Surfing and Paddling
16:34 The SEA Paddle Race Experience
25:57 Rescue Stories and Memorable Moments
29:58 A Lifeguard's Instincts and Early Experiences
30:36 Growing Up with Sports and Lifeguarding
33:18 The Competitive Spirit of New Jersey Lifeguarding
35:21 Brother's Journey in Competitive Surfing
41:35 Training the Next Generation of Lifeguards
47:19 Personal Growth Through Breath Work
55:13 Promoting Surf Costa and Final Thoughts
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