<p><span >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.</span><br></p><p>Links</p><p><a href="http://www.surfcosta.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.surfcosta.com</a></p><p>IG: @surfcosta</p><p><a href="http://FlowStateYogaTherapy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span data-auto-link="true" data-href="http://FlowStateYogaTherapy.com">FlowStateYogaTherapy.com</span></a> </p><p>@FlowStateYogaTherapy </p><p>FlowStateYogaTherapy@gmail.com</p><p>Topics</p><p>00:50 Meet Bryan Gleason: Lifeguard and Surf Retreat Owner</p><p>01:22 Growing Up by the Shore</p><p>03:17 Founding SurfCosta: A Dream Realized</p><p>08:35 Expanding SurfCosta Beyond Surfing</p><p>11:09 Partnering for a Surf and Yoga Retreat</p><p>11:38 Crafting a Life Around Passion</p><p>12:13 The Challenges and Rewards of Following Your Passion</p><p>16:05 Brian's Athletic Journey: Surfing and Paddling</p><p>16:34 The SEA Paddle Race Experience</p><p>25:57 Rescue Stories and Memorable Moments</p><p>29:58 A Lifeguard's Instincts and Early Experiences</p><p>30:36 Growing Up with Sports and Lifeguarding</p><p>33:18 The Competitive Spirit of New Jersey Lifeguarding</p><p>35:21 Brother's Journey in Competitive Surfing</p><p>41:35 Training the Next Generation of Lifeguards</p><p>47:19 Personal Growth Through Breath Work</p><p>55:13 Promoting Surf Costa and Final Thoughts</p>