June, so soon! Welcome to my little corner of the ocean, where diving and mindfulness come together in everyday life in Playa del Carmen. I share stories from beneath the surface, personal reflections, and simple ways to slow down and be present. Each month, you’ll also find updates on diving conditions, marine life, and what’s happening around town. More than anything, this is a space to reconnect—with the ocean, with yourself, and with the moment you’re in. Monthly Update In May, I...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Breathing My Way Through May How has your month felt so far? For me, May is flying by too quickly to process. In between all of the underwater adventures, I have been advancing my meditation practice by learning all about breathwork. I've noticed that being intentional with my breath has actually made my diving better. My buoyancy feels more reliable, and I find myself staying calmer underwater in situations that normally would've increased my stress response or, in all honesty, made me a bit...
2 months ago • 5 min read
Can you believe it's already May? Welcome to my little corner of the ocean, where diving and mindfulness come together in everyday life in Playa del Carmen. I share stories from beneath the surface, personal reflections, and simple ways to slow down and be present. Each month, you’ll also find updates on diving conditions, marine life, and what’s happening around town. More than anything, this is a space to reconnect—with the ocean, with yourself, and with the moment you’re in. April has been...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Happy April :) Welcome to my little corner of the ocean, where diving and mindfulness come together in everyday life in Playa del Carmen. I share stories from beneath the surface, personal reflections, and simple ways to slow down and be present. Each month, you’ll also find updates on diving conditions, marine life, and what’s happening around town. More than anything, this is a space to reconnect—with the ocean, with yourself, and with the moment you’re in. I was fortunate enough to have...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Happy March! Hi, I'm Marina. I am a dive instructor who specializes in mindful and meditation diving. This month was busy in Playa del Carmen! We saw so many bull sharks. Carnival turned the city into a week-long party. And many magical moments were shared underwater :) With all of the craziness in this world, let's come here and escape... to the ocean. Bull Shark Ethics This past month, we saw A LOT of bull sharks. As a professional who works on shark feeding dives, I'm often asked about the...
5 months ago • 4 min read
Hey, there! Welcome to my underwater thoughts. Hi, I'm Marina :) I am a dive instructor who specializes in mindful and meditation diving. This is a new initiative for my website to highlight all that Playa del Carmen has to offer, as well as give a more intimate space for some of my personal thoughts. Here's what you can expect: Stories of life under the water Monthly diving conditions What's happening in PDC Monthly mindfulness practices Anything else I feel like sharing! With all of the...
6 months ago • 3 min read