{"id":39404,"date":"2026-04-01T07:50:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T05:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/califavejer.com\/breathing-when-the-ocean-pushes-an-experience-at-madreselva\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T12:05:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:05:39","slug":"breathing-when-the-ocean-pushes-an-experience-at-madreselva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/califavejer.com\/en\/breathing-when-the-ocean-pushes-an-experience-at-madreselva\/","title":{"rendered":"Breathing when the ocean pushes: an experience at Madreselva"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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There are moments when the sea is not the only protagonist. The body is too. And the way we inhabit it.<\/p>\n

At Hotel Madreselva, just a few meters from the beach of Los Ca\u00f1os de Meca, we experienced something where time seemed to settle into a different rhythm: the pool reflecting the light, boards resting in the patio, and among palm trees, something less visible but deeper began. Breathing.<\/p>\n

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This is \u201cThe Art of Relaxation \u2013 Surf Survival Clinic\u201d, an experience that proposes something simple and, at the same time, radical: learning how to stay calm when the ocean becomes unpredictable.<\/p>\n

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The art of not fighting the wave. Surfing is, in many ways, a dialogue with the uncontrollable. But it is also deeply internal: breath, tension, fear, anticipation. This clinic starts there. From understanding that beyond technique, there is a key space within the nervous system. And that it can be trained.<\/p>\n

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Guided by Momo, a professional freediver and breathwork specialist, participants explore tools drawn from freediving and apnea, translated into real situations in the water: a hold-down, an intense paddle, or that moment when everything accelerates inside you.<\/p>\n

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With practice, humour, and a clear idea: it\u2019s not about holding on longer, but about responding better. Breathe, move, let go.
In this upcoming edition, taking place on April 8th, the experience expands. @selina.john_ joins, adding a physical and sensory layer: surf-focused yoga to open and activate the body, and a closing with sound bowls to help integrate and release. The journey feels almost choreographed: breathe, move, understand\u2026 and finally let go. Designed for a small group.<\/p>\n

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One of the participants from the last workshop, Angelina, put it like this:
“After the course, I went surfing. I felt more confident underwater, because I knew I could hold my breath for longer.”<\/em>
Luc\u00eda spoke about balance:
“A beautifully balanced mix of body awareness, relaxation and playfulness. Understanding what happens in the body when holding my breath helped me manage stress and fear better.”<\/em>
Maybe that\u2019s what happens here.
It\u2019s not just about surfing better, but about inhabiting uncomfortable moments in a different way. In and out of the water.
An experience that continues at the table, with dinner at El Jard\u00edn de Madreselva.<\/p>\n

Next date<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026<\/strong> Small group (max. 10 people)<\/strong> Price: \u20ac70 per person (dinner included)<\/strong> Level: all levels<\/strong>
To join, send a DM on Instagram to @momo_oceanminded<\/strong>
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At Hotel Madreselva, just a few metres from the beach at Los Ca\u00f1os de Meca, we experienced a place where time seemed to settle into a different rhythm: the swimming pool reflected the light, surfboards rested in the courtyard and, among the palm trees, something less visible yet more profound began. 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