A wellbeing retreat with Dr. Lindsay Bira — Harvard-trained psychologist and PADI Freedive Instructor — in a hidden gem astronauts have called “the most beautiful place on Earth.” Sail one of our catamarans through the Exumas. Reset, recharge, rise.
Sail aboard one of our luxurious catamarans through the world’s most pristine turquoise waters — the Exumas. This is the ocean as a catalyst for transformation: learn to master your biology, optimise oxygen use, and feel truly at home beneath the surface. Freediving opens the door to a state of profound calm that enhances your performance underwater and improves focus, emotional regulation and clarity across every area of life.
Freediving is more than just a skill — it’s a science, a discipline, and a pathway to heightened resilience and peak performance. Used by elite military units for stress-inoculation training, it strengthens the nervous system and redefines efficiency. Beyond the technical, there’s a spiritual connection only freedivers understand: the profound oneness found deep within the ocean.
Invite family, friends, colleagues or employees to join in. The retreats are designed as small private groups, with Dr. Bira shaping the programme to the people in the water. Sessions are calibrated to where you are, not where you should be.
Harvard-trained clinical psychologist, PADI Freedive Instructor, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor and Nature-published researcher — the founder of Ocean Oriented™.
Dr. Bira began her career guiding elite performers, military personnel and corporate leaders through trauma recovery, resilience building and peak performance — a body of work that included developing SCUBA programmes for U.S. Veterans. That work led to a profound discovery: freediving as a powerful tool for mental clarity, performance and personal growth.
She founded Ocean Oriented™ in 2022 to bring this practice to a wider audience through global expeditions. She is a featured TEDx and Forbes speaker, with research published in Nature, and a passionate advocate for using the ocean as a mirror to help others expand their existence.
Every journey begins with a conversation. Tell us what you have in mind — dates, destinations, group size, experiences — and your Odyssea agent will craft a proposal tailored precisely to you.
An invitation-led membership for travellers who choose the ocean often. Preferred rates on yachts and villas, early access to themed departures, and bespoke journey design from our concierge — reach out to find out more.
