Freediving in Mexico
Freediving in Mexico
Education & Certifications
Excursions & Trips
FREEDIVING HOUSE
Why Learn Freediving With Pranamaya?
SMALL GROUPS
We teach in small groups to guarantee personal attention and adapt to the level of each freediver. Our standard is one instructor for every 4 students -the safest and most effective way to learn freediving.
Safety-Focused Teaching
Safety is at the core of our teaching. Our instructors also work as safety divers in top world events — AIDA World Championship, CMAS World Championship and Vertical Blue — bringing elite-level standards to every session.
Cenotes of the Mayan Riviera
Cenotes are the freediving highlights of Mexico, they are fresh water sinkholes located in the Maya jungle offering unique scenery and perfect freediving conditions all year round.
Caribbean Sea Experiences
The Caribbean Sea offers incredible opportunities to apply freediving skills in the open ocean. From reefs and wrecks to wildlife encounters, it’s the perfect playground to explore nature while freediving.
Competitions & Community
Twice a year, Pranamaya organizes the Azul Freediving Challenge, a cenote competition open to beginners and advanced athletes alike. These events are a great way to discover freediving as a sport and connect with the community.
Travels with the Freediving Travelers Club
Through the Freediving Travelers Club, we organize elite freediving trips around the world. We handle logistics and safety so you can focus on depth, wildlife encounters and unforgettable experiences.
Featured Activities
Discover some of our most popular freediving experiences, from local training sessions to international-level events.
Whaleshark Encounter
Full day
mid June - mid September
16+
Private Coaching
Full day
On request
18+
Cenote Training
Full Day
On request
Baja California – Pelagic Encounters
9 days & 8 nights
3 trips planned for 2026
18+
Aida Instructor Course
14 days
4 courses for 2026
18+
Azul Freediving Challenge
2 weeks
September 14 to 27
16+
Aida 2
3 Days
All year long
16+
“Freediving is not only about learning how to hold your breath but also learning how to breathe.”
OUR PHILOSOPHY
A Practice of Presence and Connection
Pranamaya was founded by Julien Borde in 2013, with the vision of sharing a deeper, more conscious approach to freediving. Choosing the Mayan Riviera was an obvious decision — few places in the world offer such diversity for training and exploration.
Here, we have access to warm Caribbean waters for depth, technique and ocean experiences. But what truly makes this region unique are the cenotes: crystal-clear flooded sinkholes that offer perfect conditions for learning freediving in calm, stable and beautiful environments.
We believe freediving should be accessible to everyone — not only as a sport, but as a way to feel safer and more confident in the water, and to reconnect with the ocean and the reef.
Our courses are intentionally taught in very small groups, allowing us to adapt to each student’s needs and ensure an optimal learning experience, whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced diver.
Come to Playa del Carmen, near Cancun, and discover freediving with Pranamaya.
Meet Our Instructors
Our instructors are passionate freedivers with years of experience teaching in the cenotes and the Caribbean Sea. Each of them brings their own expertise and personality, creating a safe, supportive and inspiring environment for every student.
Julien Borde
Rodrigo Salsas
Syria Rosales
Julien Borde
Rodrigo Salsas
What Our Students Say
Learning freediving is also about trust.
Discover what our students say about their experience with Pranamaya, in the cenotes and the Caribbean Sea.
Rated 5.0 on Google by 200+ freedivers.
Learning freediving is also about trust.
Discover what our students say about their experience with Pranamaya, in the cenotes and the Caribbean Sea.
Rated 5.0 on Google by 200+ freedivers.
Learning freediving is also about trust.
Discover what our students say about their experience with Pranamaya, in the cenotes and the Caribbean Sea.
Rated 5.0 on Google by 200+ freedivers.
The Freediving House
Welcome to your home base in Playa del Carmen for training, community and gear.
Here you’ll find a classroom for theory, a pool for technique, and easy access to cenotes and the Caribbean Sea.
News and stories
Read our latest updates, training tips, and freediving stories from Mexico and beyond — from cenotes to open ocean adventures.
Azul Freediving Challenge Fall 2026: A Special 10-Year Anniversary Edition
This September, the Azul Freediving Challenge returns with its most ambitious edition ever. To celebrate 10 years of competition, community and depth in the cenotes of Mexico, the traditional Spring edition was exceptionally cancelled in favor of one extended Fall event — bringing together athletes, workshops, official trainings, conferences, competitions and a brand-new anniversary raffle designed for the whole freediving community.
Yucatán Sardine Run & Sailfish: One of the Most Spectacular Ocean Encounters in Mexico
Every winter, a rare and powerful marine phenomenon unfolds off the northern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. For a few short weeks, millions of sardines gather in dense schools, triggering an extraordinary chain reaction in the Caribbean Sea. This event, known as the Yucatán Sardine Run, attracts some of the ocean’s fastest and most elegant predators — the sailfish.
A Freediving Journey Through Southern Mexico & Belize
Embark on an unforgettable freediving adventure through southern Mexico and Belize, guided by Julien Borde, owner of PranaMaya. This unique expedition blends deep freediving experiences, wild nature, and cultural discovery, taking you from the mystical cenotes of the Riviera Maya to the crystal-clear reefs of the Caribbean Sea.
Azul Freediving Challenge Fall 2026: A Special 10-Year Anniversary Edition
This September, the Azul Freediving Challenge returns with its most ambitious edition ever. To celebrate 10 years of competition, community and depth in the cenotes of Mexico, the traditional Spring edition was exceptionally cancelled in favor of one extended Fall event — bringing together athletes, workshops, official trainings, conferences, competitions and a brand-new anniversary raffle designed for the whole freediving community.
Yucatán Sardine Run & Sailfish: One of the Most Spectacular Ocean Encounters in Mexico
Every winter, a rare and powerful marine phenomenon unfolds off the northern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. For a few short weeks, millions of sardines gather in dense schools, triggering an extraordinary chain reaction in the Caribbean Sea. This event, known as the Yucatán Sardine Run, attracts some of the ocean’s fastest and most elegant predators — the sailfish.
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Watch our videos to dive deeper into freediving — from training sessions and competitions to travel stories, behind-the-scenes moments and life at the Freediving House in Playa del Carmen.
where to find us?
The Pranamaya Freediving House is located in a quiet residential area of Playa del Carmen, just a few minutes from the beach and the city center.
- 10-minute walk from the beach
- Close to local cafés and restaurants
- Easy access by taxi and colectivo
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