THE EXPERIENCE

WHAT THIS IS

Freediving is not about how deep you go. It is about how still you can become.

Through breathwork, controlled exposure, and guided diving, these immersions teach you to regulate your body, manage stress, and move with awareness. The skills developed in the water translate directly to performance, clarity, and resilience on land.

The real depth is internal.

GUIDED BY

POSEIDON ASCEND

Poseidon Ascend is a performance and exploration platform founded by Tavi Castro, combining freediving, breathwork, and human optimization. Together with Yanita Yancheva, these experiences blend physical performance, nervous system control, and environmental immersion — resulting in a unique approach to training both body and mind.

  • Physical performance and breath-hold training
  • Nervous system control and stress regulation
  • Environmental immersion in cenote and open water

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

SELECT YOUR IMMERSION

A one-day introduction to breathwork and freediving at the cenote. Guided, supervised, and accessible to all levels.

IDEAL FOR

  • First-time exposure to freediving
  • Short stays and external visitors
  • Experiential entry point

A structured introduction to freediving fundamentals across three days. Breathwork, cenote diving, and technique refinement — guided by Tavi Castro.

IDEAL FOR

  • Beginners building foundational skills
  • Skill development and technique
  • Building confidence in the water

A deeper immersion into performance, control, and underwater experience. Five days of progressive training, cenote diving, and integration.

IDEAL FOR

  • Advanced progression and performance
  • Deeper physical and mental training
  • Transformational multi-day experience

THE OUTCOME

WHAT YOU DEVELOP

Beyond the physical experience, these immersions develop capacities that transfer directly to performance, stress management, and daily life.

  • Breath control under physical and psychological pressure
  • Mental resilience and tolerance of discomfort
  • Nervous system regulation and recovery
  • Awareness and presence under pressure

Skills that extend far beyond the water.

WHO THIS IS FOR

DESIGNED FOR

  • Beginners curious about freediving
  • Athletes and high performers
  • Individuals seeking challenge and growth
  • Guests wanting a unique experience beyond standard wellness
Request Your Immersion

ACCESS

EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES

Multi-day freediving immersions are available exclusively to guests staying at Papaya Playa Project. The full-day Depth Experience is available to both hotel guests and external visitors.

PREFER TO START SMALL?

Begin with a single day — the Depth Experience is open to both hotel guests and external visitors.