About this Retreat
Emily is a more fish than woman type of girl. Her salty days started in childhood, spent overturning rocks, discovering starfish, and engaging in lively races with hermit crabs. She began her diving journey through SCUBA diving and experienced what many refer to as "a call to the water". This lead her to explore humanly limits, abandon traditional equipment and embrace the untamed beauty of freediving.
Emily continued to explore her love for the ocean through acquiring a degree in Environmental & Conservation Science and uses this unique background for ocean conservation in the Sea of Cortez and for the local community in combination with instructing freediving.
Rachida “La Chida '' was born and raised in Montreal, is of Tunisian descent, has traveled around the globe, and finally found her home in El Sargento, BCS. She worked with indigenous communities in the arctic for many years, which has given her a strong sense of community that she has brought with her to Agua Salada.
Rachida loves to explore off the beaten path, be on the water (and under), and search for unique local experiences. She loves sharing her love of life with others.
Details of this retreat
Deep, Wild & Blue is a holistic and immersive experience in all aspects of freediving and connecting with the water. Embody what it means to be a freediver, diving to new depths by flirting with the edge. From daily training sessions, and fun day trips, to guided freediving excursions, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your practice and connect with like-minded individuals from around the world. Our 8-day retreat offers a blend of disciplined training and play so you can introspectively hone in on your goals while also reconnecting with nature and marine life.
Our training program includes apnea-focused yoga sessions, breathwork, equalization workshops, cold water therapy, and of course depth training. At Deep, Wild and Blue, we believe that freediving is more than just a sport – it's a lifestyle. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of freediving, helping you to develop the skills and confidence needed to explore the underwater world with ease.
Meanwhile, our sea safaris and water adventures allow you to meet the true masters of freediving - the wild animals of the blue. On our day trips through the Sea of Cortez you could encounter orcas, whales, dolphins, fevers of mobula rays, sea lions, and more! This unique blend of water activities allows you to connect with the water in a new profound and meaningful way.
So come join us at Deep, Wild and Blue and experience the magic of freediving in one of the most beautiful and pristine locations in the world. We can't wait to get salty with you.