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Freediving Retreat Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival & Calm Start

  • Airport transfer → The Apnea Lab (depending on flight schedule).
  • 13:00 Check-in and welcome.
  • 14:00 Signatures and registration: health, insurance and guidelines.
  • 15:00 Light lunch.
  • 16:00 Initial theory: safety, basic physiology of apnea and plan of the week.
    Objective of the day: to land, meet the team and understand the overall map of the retreat.

Day 2 — Fundamentals & Controlled Water (pool)

  • 08:00 Meditation + Movement Flow to activate body and focus.
  • 09:30 AIDA Classes: breathing, relaxation, equalization.
  • 11:00 AIDA session in the pool: technique, signals, basic rescues and confidence.
  • 15:00 Lunch.
  • 15:30 AIDA Classes: mental preparation, warm-up routines and protocols.
    Objective of the day: to master the base in a safe and controlled environment.

Day 3 — Breathing & First Open Water Swim (cenote/sea)

  • 08:00 Meditation + Movement Flow.
  • 09:00 Breathwork: patterns for calm and CO₂ control.
  • 10:30 Open water diving: line, lanyard, technique and enjoyment.
  • 16:00 Lunch.
  • 17:00 Return and rest.
    Objective of the day: to calmly transfer what has been learned from the pool to the real environment.

Day 4 — Integration & AIDA Exam

  • 08:00 Breathwork + visualization: pre-dive ritual.
  • 09:00 AIDA Exam (theory/practice, as appropriate).
  • 11:00 Open water: technical review, economy of movement, conscious enjoyment.
  • 16:00 Lunch.
    Objective of the day: to certify fundamentals and strengthen technique with a focus on safety.

Day 5 — Cozumel Adventure: Sunken Ship & Content

  • 07:30 Departure to Cozumel Island.
  • 09:00 Shipwreck diving: exploration of the wreck with guide and safety.
  • 10:00 Content session 🎥: professional underwater shots.
  • 13:00 Lunch.
  • 14:30 Return.
  • 15:30 Course closing: lessons learned and next steps.
  • 6:00 PM Thank You Dinner.
    Goal of the day: to live the epic experience of the shipwreck and take home memories ready to share.

Day 6 — Farewell

  • Check-out and transfer to the airport (depending on your flight).
    Goal of the day: to end calmly and leave with a clear plan to continue practicing.