"Everything that happens is an opportunity for growth."

 

Camp Yoga is your chance to be a kid again. Don't you miss it? That feeling of not having a worry in the world, meeting new friends, and playing the coolest games. Don't take it from me. Hear from founder Chesley Long why Camp Yoga is so special not only to him but also to everyone who goes. If community, friendship, sports, good food and entertainment get you excited, you won't want to miss this!

Chesley Long, founder of Camp Yoga (@campyoga), born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada. He's taking a leap of confidence to expand Camp Yoga across the US and bringing affordable events to local communities to get people to have fun again.

"I'm a big sports head. Any ball I'd chase it. Team sports was my life. I didn't realize that same feeling exists within fitness classes and community. Reluctantly, I went to yoga after a lot of injuries from sports and found my calling. Being from such a small town, and living in Toronto, yoga gave me access to that small town, look people in the eye, sense of community. I created Camp Yoga to recreate that setting but add in all the other fun things I enjoy: different types of fitness, archery, horses, wine tasting, live music, and a good party. Eating around the same table and sleeping under the same roof are great ways to connect and let your guard down."

In this episode:

Chesley's fitness background

What Camp Yoga is, how it started, and what to expect

A couple of Chesley's favorite camp stories

How Camp Yoga helps you connect and changes lives

Resources:

Camp Yoga

Baptiste Yoga

Susanne Conrad-IgolU leadership

Lululemon

FitLo Denver

Takeaways

Something special happens at camp. I didn't plan that.  I thought it would be a great way to connect with the community. I truly believe that all communities are the same. We're all one, and regardless of what you see on the site, I can't give you that feeling of what happens and what people experience. If I could recommend anything, reach out to me. Let me know what it would take to get you to camp. It's not very often that you're given the opportunity to go outside of your comfort zone and sleep under the roof with someone you don't know and eat at the same table.

Sign up for Camp Yoga today and save $50 using code "exploreyourfitness" at checkout.

Connect with Chesley at CampYoga.ca and on Instagram.

Thank you all so much for stopping by. Help Chesley get the word out about Camp Yoga and share this out. Send it to anyone who might be interested in going. With locations in Colorado, British Columbia, Quebec, New York, Ontario, Alberta, California, there's a chance to experience camp like never before!

I’ll be back soon. Until then, get out there. Have some fun and Explore Your Fitness!

~Jason

Music Credit: The Passion HiFi – Remanded – Dirty South Beat / Instrumental

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