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Just completed my AIDA 2 with Tristan. He is a super cool person and fantastic instructor. Very thorough with a superb knowledge of all aspects of the sport from training to competition to theory. He also struck me with his thoughtfulness, often responding to questions or regular conversation with a deep level of analysis he seems to operate at by default.
I hit 15m on day one, 20m on day 2 multiple times. After I returned home to SF, I did some pool practice in the same deep pool I was using prior to this training, and everything felt completely different. Like I was already on a totally different level.
The cenotes we went to were unforgettable. The communication with Julien over Whatsapp was great. Lunch was healthy and tasty. Syria's grounding energy on the second day was wonderful. Everything was just perfect. I will be back. Thank you to the whole team.
I recently completed AIDA 2 training with Tristan at PranaMaya Freediving and I am very satisfied with the experience! Tristan was an excellent instructor with keen observational skills, constructive comments for improvement, and a clear passion for the sport. I appreciated the emphasis on the quality of technique and the safety of the dive. Communication with the shop was easy and efficient, payment was streamlined, and it is very easy to stay in an Airbnb close to the shop with groceries accessible all over. The shop left a great impression on me and I am excited to return in the future to build on my skills and experience. Thank you for the coaching, PranaMaya.
I was trained by Julien when he first opened his business, through the years I was also coached and trained by Rodrigo. It doesn’t matter what culture, religion, race, or ideas you come with, they will always be open, warm and loving. They make the community better every day by contributing with safety, knowledge and the best and positive vibes in the world. Not only they are pioneers of Freediving in Quintana Roo but also involved in mentoring, instructor training, competitive Freediving, film, conservation, art and other related fields.
Reply from Pranamaya
2025.09.19
Thank you! Looking forward to go back in the water either you
Una escuela que realmente te lleva de la mano desde AIDA 1 hasta convertirte en instructor de freediving. Además, tienen muy buena vibra, mucha paciencia y un enfoque humano que hace el camino todavía más especial. 🌎✨
Reply from Pranamaya
2025.09.17
It was a blast to see your freediving evolution!
Este lugar entrena a soldados de las Israel. No sabes si vas a bucear con ellos. Los dueños dirán que no lo saben, pero lo saben porque necesitan los certificados y las identificaciones.
Cet endroit entraîne des soldats de Tsahal. On ne sait pas si on va plonger avec eux. Les propriétaires diront qu'ils ne le savent pas, mais ils le savent, car ils ont besoin des certificats et des pièces d'identité.
This place trains IDF soldiers. You don't know if you are going to dive with them. The owners will say they don't know - but they do know because they need the certificates and IDs.
Reply from Pranamaya
2025.09.17
Unreal comment from a fake profile that post the same review to various local freedive shop.
Freediving is not a political opinion but a sport and a fun activity that welcomes everyone (including you Alejandra)
Freediving is not a political opinion but a sport and a fun activity that welcomes everyone (including you Alejandra)
I did two outings with PranaMaya, one with Julien, and the second with Rodrigo.
The first was the manatee outing, which was really nice in spite of not actually seeing manatees; the place we visited was phenomenally beautiful and I'm told that it's not open to the general public.
The second was a depth training session at Kaan Luum Lagoon where I dived to 30 m and watched a more advanced diver dive to 40 m!
I intend to return here sometime and take the AIDA 4 star diver class when I'm ready.
Reply from Pranamaya
2025.09.17
Thanks! Looking forward to see you again
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really great experience. My instructor Adrian was very knowledgeable and patient. Highly recommend everyone to come here for training and certification
Reply from Pranamaya
2025.08.17
Hello Jonathan! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon! :)
Snailfish tour was great
Only 3 people with 2 guides
What i didn't like i m paying as everyone else i m vegetarian and I requested for a meat free sandwich- they refused
Also I got a link with videos 2 weeks later of the trip and never received any photos
Reply from Pranamaya
2025.07.18
Hi Agate, we always appreciate candid feedback from our customers as it helps us to improve. Your trip was back in February and it would have been most helpful to receive your feedback in real time so we can make any necessary improvements to your experience. In regards to the videos, they provided as a free courtesy. While we do offer photo and video services for all our activities they are an additional cost as they require additional team members to be done safely. And regarding the food - while PranaMaya does offer vegetarian and gluten free meals for all our shop based activities we have less control over the offerings when we go out on the boats as they are arranged by the boat captains. I recommended that you bring some additional snacks as the options are limited when we are spending the day at sea. We appreciate your thoughts and look forward to considering how we can improve our communication and continue to provide exceptional freediving experiences for our customers.
I was super well guided on my 2 sessions with Pranamaya! It was there perfect opportunity for me to build confidence in my still emerging skill and knowledge. And the sites are incredible, that a privilege.
Reply from Pranamaya
2025.08.17
Thanks for your message, Mathieu! We're so glad to hear that your sessions with Pranamaya helped boost your confidence. It's great to know you felt that too! :)
Such a nice freediving school. I did the Cenote Training Session for two days. The cenotes are stunning and the instructors very helpful, no matter if you are trying to set a new PB or focus on relaxation. Especially the training with Syria helped me a lot and I had a lot of fun.
Reply from Pranamaya
2025.07.06
Hello! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're really glad to know you enjoyed the experience. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and hope to dive with you again in the future here in Pranamaya! :)
Great instructors, caring and knowledgable.
Very professional, positive, calm and with a great attention to details. I am very glad I chose this school for my free-diving practice.
Reply from Pranamaya
2025.08.17
Hi Yan, thank you so much for your kind words! We're really happy to hear you had such a positive experience with our instructors. We hope to see you again soon! :)