DURATION
Full Day
STRUCTURE
3 curated activations
INCLUDES
Cenote + Training + Meals + Day Suite
ACCESS
Hotel guests and external visitors
WHAT THIS IMMERSION IS DESIGNED FOR
THE OUTCOME
This experience is designed to take you beyond surface-level awareness.
Through breath control and immersion in water, you learn to slow the mind, regulate the body, and access a deeper state of presence.
It is not about depth.
It is about stillness.
- Expand breath capacity and CO2 tolerance
- Regulate the nervous system under physical challenge
- Access stillness and presence beneath the surface
- Integrate breath control with physical performance
The deeper you go, the quieter it becomes.
EXPERIENCE FLOW
THE DAY
A progression from preparation to immersion to integration.
01
MORNING
Arrival & Preparation
Settle in, set your intention, and prepare the body for breathwork and water. A light, clean breakfast is served — hydration-focused and easy to digest.
BREAKFAST
- Light, clean, easy to digest
- Hydration-focused
02
ACTIVATION 1
LED BY TAVI CASTRO
Functional Breathwork
A structured breathwork session designed to prepare the body and mind for depth and stillness. Techniques are drawn from freediving science and autonomic physiology.
- Breath control and CO2 tolerance training
- Nervous system regulation
- Mental focus and pre-dive preparation
OUTCOME
Prepare the body and mind for depth and stillness
03
ACTIVATION 2
Cenote Freediving Experience
A guided cenote dive — entering one of the Yucatan Peninsula’s sacred underground water systems. You will practice breath-hold techniques, explore the underwater environment, and experience silence beneath the surface.
- Guided cenote dive with full safety oversight
- Breath-hold practice in open water
- Exploration of the underwater environment
OUTCOME
Experience silence, control, and presence beneath the surface
04
MIDDAY
Performance Lunch
Return from the cenote. A performance meal designed to replenish energy without heaviness — supporting the afternoon session.
LUNCH
- Clean protein
- Hydrating foods
- Light carbohydrates
05
ACTIVATION 3
WITH TAVI CASTRO & YANITA YANCHEVA
Beach Training Session
A functional movement session on the beach — integrating the breath control developed in the morning with physical performance. Recovery techniques are woven throughout.
- Functional movement patterns
- Breath integration under physical load
- Recovery and cool-down techniques
OUTCOME
Integrate physical performance with breath control
06
EVENING
Beach Dinner & Closure
A closing dinner on the beach — balanced, nutrient-rich, and grounding. The meal closes the loop of the day and supports overnight recovery.
DINNER
- Balanced and nutrient-rich
- Clean and grounding
INCLUDED
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Functional breathwork session with Tavi Castro
- Guided cenote freediving experience
- Beach training session
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner — each tuned to the immersion
- Day Suite Access throughout the day
ENHANCE YOUR IMMERSION
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
- Private freediving coaching
- Extended cenote sessions
- Underwater photo and video capture
- Recovery treatments
INCLUDED WITH EVERY IMMERSION
YOUR SPACE THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Your immersion includes access to a private room space — reserved for you from arrival to closure.
- Rest between experiences
- Store your belongings securely
- Reset after diving
Day Suite Access is available during immersion hours only. Overnight stay is not included.
WHO THIS IS FOR
DESIGNED FOR
CURIOUS
Beginners curious about freediving — no prior experience required
CHALLENGE
Individuals seeking a deeper mental and physical challenge
PERFORMANCE
Athletes and high performers seeking breath-based training
TRANSFORMATION
Guests looking for a genuinely transformative experience
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Experience Level
No prior freediving experience required. All sessions are guided and adapted to your level.
Access
Available to both Papaya Playa Project hotel guests and external visitors.
Preparation
Pre-session guidelines will be provided after booking. Guests are advised to avoid heavy meals before the cenote session.
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Breathwork, relaxation, and nervous system regulation.
Training, diagnostics, and performance recovery.
Hydration, detoxification, and inflammation reduction.