Mind Body Water Mermaid
a women's trauma-informed freediving, yoga & nature retreat
June 21, 2026 — June 28, 2026
The June 21–28 Mermaid experience is fully booked. Join the waitlist for future Mermaid trips.
A freediving & nature immersion in Baja, Mexico. 7 nights of ocean seafaris, freediving, yoga, breathwork, sunset hikes, and a magical waterfall oasis day — all in the stunning Sea of Cortez. Swim with mobula rays, sea lions, dolphins, and more. June increases your chances of swimming with Orca!
Meet Your Guides
Anthea Taeuber / Kike
Anthea Taeuber
Anthea is a passionate trauma-informed yoga teacher, freediving instructor, and Mind Body Medicine practitioner based in Brooklyn. With over 800 hours of specialized yoga teacher training, her offerings include vinyasa, yin, Acroyoga, meditation, and breathwork. In March 2023 she founded Mora Yoga, the first trauma-informed yoga studio in Brooklyn NY, where she blends yoga, freediving, journaling, and mind-body medicine into a holistic practice for wellbeing. She has been leading yoga & freediving immersions in Mexico and Bali since 2023!
Kike
Kike is the founder and owner of Seanergy, a diving/expedition center in La Paz. He's been guiding seafaris for over a decade, and he and Anthea have been working together for 4 years. He brings his wonderful spirit and deep knowledge of the ocean to every day at sea — sharing about the ocean life we encounter and keeping everyone safe in the water. Also makes the best cup of coffee in Baja.
Jackie Garbe
Jackie is an assistant freediving instructor and yoga teacher who offers breath-focused, trauma-informed yoga classes centered on each student's individual experience. She blends vinyasa, Ashtanga, Katonah, and Meridian yoga rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine into a comprehensive movement and breathing practice. Classes include breathwork, movement, and meditation, designed to build body awareness and comfort. Jackie also offers cupping and acupressure as part of her holistic approach to healing.
Workshops & Experiences
Freediving
2 line training sessions! If you have never freedived before, day one will be your discovery course/line training day PLUS another chance to line dive later on.
Ocean Seafaris
4 full days on the ocean swimming with mobula rays, sea lions, dolphins, and whatever else the Sea of Cortez gifts us. Last year we saw orca and blue whales!
Yoga & Breathwork
All levels, freediving-focused yoga classes (beginner–advanced). Anthea is a 500HR certified vinyasa & yin yoga teacher who also teaches beginner Acroyoga!
Freediving Technique Workshops
Breath-work, breath-hold and equalization workshops designed to help you feel more comfortable underwater.
Marine Conservation Talk
Learn about the marine life and conservation efforts currently taking place in La Ventana/La Paz.
Sunset Hikes
Serene cactus-studded hikes at sunset, connecting with the natural beauty around you.
Ice Bath
Optional! Baja is like a sauna, so we balance the heat with an ice bath on rest day :)
Waterfall Oasis Day
Spend a day immersed in nature surrounded by waterfalls, swimming holes, cliffs to jump off & rocks to climb!
Mind-Body Medicine Workshop
Dive deep into the mind-body connection and learn techniques for holistic wellness.
Acroyoga
Build trust and connection through playful partner acrobatics — no experience needed!
A Day in the Life
Sunrise Yoga & Breathwork
Start the morning stretching with ocean views
Breakfast
Fuel up for the day
Ocean Seafari / Line Training
6+ hours on the water swimming with marine life or practicing freediving on the line
Return & Rest
Smoothies, relaxation, free time
Sunset Hike / Acroyoga / Workshop
Rotate through activities throughout the week
Dinner
Head to one of Baja two most delectable restaurants — Mexican or Lebanese!
Stargazing / Bonfire / Free Time
Rooftop hangs, beach bonfires under the stars
Rooms & Pricing
New Lux King
King bed, private bathroom, AC, ocean/garden views, very spacious, towels included
Sold Out
Secure my spot →Double Queen (Shared)
Two queen beds to share with a roomie, spacious, private bathroom, AC, towels. *Sold Out*
Sold Out
A $500 deposit secures your room. Payment plans available.
What's Included
Included
- ✓7 nights private accommodation with breakfast & lunch
- ✓6 full days — 4 ocean seafaris, 2 line training days + mini safari, 1 rest day
- ✓All activities: yoga, acroyoga, breathwork, meditation, oasis day
- ✓Freediving workshops (discovery course & line diving)
- ✓T-shirt!
- ✓Photos and GoPro footage
Not Included
- –Transportation from Los Cabos to La Ventana (we'll help coordinate)
- –3 dinners — we'll go out! ~$10–15 per meal
- –Extra snacks (shop a 3 min walk away + we provide snacks)
- –Freediving equipment ($15/day without wetsuit, $20 with — bring your own!)
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