About Echonia
At Echonia, we're bringing the fun back to fitness with inclusive sports experiences where everyone's invited to play—coordination optional! We believe in the mood-boosting magic of movement—it's like a natural happiness hack that connects people, sparks joy, and builds community in our sometimes too-digital world.
Our events are feel-good zones where you can high-five strangers, break a sweat, and recharge your mental batteries in a space free from side-eye judgments. While we love our playful vibe, we're serious about our mission: championing the powerful link between getting active together and feeling better mentally.
Every Echonia event works double-time—delivering immediate good vibes to participants while sending proceeds to awesome mental health organizations doing crucial work in our communities. So lace up (or velcro on) those sneakers and join our movement of movers, shakers, and difference-makers!
Why We're Called Echonia
We love a good origin story, and our name has a pretty cool one! We created "Echonia" by blending two Greek concepts that perfectly capture what we're all about.
We took "Echo" (that chatty mythological nymph who could only repeat what she heard) because we believe in the power of reflection—taking time to listen to our bodies, minds, and each other during our sporting adventures.
Then we grabbed "Sophronia" (from "Sophrosyne") because we're obsessed with finding that sweet spot where your mind feels balanced and your thoughts are clear—exactly what happens when you're moving your body in good company!
When we smooshed these ideas together, we got Echonia—our perfect name for creating spaces where you can get active, get connected, and get in tune with yourself. It's where we play with purpose, sweat with intention, and build community with every game.
So when you join us on the court, field, or track, you're not just playing—you're part of our mission to create reflection-filled, mind-balancing experiences that make everyone feel amazing while making a difference!