BJ Gumkowski

BJ Gumkowski lives with an unwavering passion for empowering others to unlock their fullest potential and achieve their greatest dreams. As a coach, athlete, and yoga teacher, BJ believes that transformation begins by becoming an active participant in one’s physical and mental growth.

BJ is a seasoned 22-time Ironman triathlete, a 2-time Kona World Championship qualifier, and a multiple-time Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier. He’s also a Boston Marathon qualifier and ultra-endurance athlete, having finished 3rd overall in his first ultra-marathon in 2022. BJ brings this wealth of experience into his coaching, combining his deep understanding of endurance sports with a holistic, yogic approach to health and performance.

A 200-hour Live Love Teach-trained yoga instructor and a certified Plant-Based Nutrition expert from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, BJ’s coaching is steeped in yogic principles. These principles—presence, mindfulness, resilience, and balance—form the foundation of his work, both in guiding athletes and in leading yoga retreats.

As co-leader of YogiTriathlete alongside his wife, Jess, BJ fosters a dynamic environment for transformation, where participants learn to align their bodies and minds to achieve extraordinary results. Whether it’s in the midst of endurance training, on the yoga mat, or during a yoga adventure retreat, BJ encourages everyone he works with to live “Awake and Ready,” prepared to seize the moments when meaningful change becomes possible.