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women of water | ocean retreat

women of water | ocean retreat

Status: available

Curated by Lena Kemna, Big Wave Surfer and freediver & Jan Koller austrian freedive record holder, former professional cyclist and founder of Deep Blue Connection. 

A retreat for waterwomen or those who would like to become one. A week of immersing into oneself, overcoming fears and exploring purpose, experiencing the elements of the outdoors. In a small community setting.

It is a water knowledge course, not focused on a discipline but an understanding of several: Surfing, freediving, comfort in open water. Getting to know currents, reading forecasts, in a safe environment.

All levels and all ages are welcome, an introductory experience to ways of water. Required is a desire to experience the outdoors and be open to overcoming discomfort in a safe setting.

go deeper

experience the element of water

  • Discovering comfort in discomfort
  • Breath as a tool in water
  • Deeper understanding of the ocean conditions
  • Intro to surfing
  • Intro to freediving
  • Healing breathwork

daily schedule

  • Water practice: Embodied exercises in the pool or ocean
  • Brunch
  • Ocean theory: Currents, forecast, safety
  • Breath: Relaxation, mindfulness, breathholds
  • Sunset & Community
  • Dinner

your home in portugal

One Life Lodge sits in the heart of the Algarve’s natural landscape — a place where simplicity meets comfort.

The lodge offers thoughtfully designed spaces, both shared and private, that balance privacy with a sense of community.

You’ll find indoor and outdoor spaces for yoga and breathwork, quiet nooks for reflection, a sauna and a pool for gentle movement and bodywork.

your team

Lena Kemna
Curator, big wave surfer, freediver, speaker. Expert in facing fear in water.

Jan
Host, freediving instructor and breathwork facilitator. Years of experience in water based training and nervous system work.

A small team. Direct guidance. No crowd dynamic.

contribution

The retreat fee includes accommodation, guided surf, freediving and breathwork sessions, workshops, holistic meals, and all core experiences.

add ons

gear rental for the week

(wetsuit, weights, mask, snorkel, fins)

your host & curator

Lena Kemna

your water security

Jan Koller

essential information

  • deep blue connection × lena kemna

    Lena Kemna brings lived ocean experience. Big wave surfing. Open water confidence. Years of understanding conditions, risk and respect for the sea.

    Deep Blue Connection brings breathwork, nervous system training and structured water education. A framework that turns experience into awareness.

    Here, discomfort becomes something you can navigate, not avoid.

  • essential basic info

    Location: Burgau, Portugal
    Duration: 7 days
    Language: English / German

    Group size: limited to ensure quality and safety

    All detailed logistics, travel notes and preparation guidelines are included in the downloadable travel package.

  • your team for the retreat

    Guidance you can trust. Presence you can feel.

    A small, experienced team holding space for depth, safety and real experience in and out of the water.

    Lena
    Jan

    Each brings their own field of expertise. Together, they create coherence.

  • daily example schedule

    Your daily rhythm

    (for most days, some days will be more free than others)

    • Water practice: Embodied exercises in the pool or ocean
    • Brunch
    • Ocean theory: Currents, forecast, safety
    • Breath: Relaxation, mindfulness, breathholds
    • Sunset & Community
    • Dinner

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    included

    What’s part of the experience

    • Accommodation (shared double)
    • Local transfers to dive spots
    • Guided freediving & surf sessions in small groups
    • Breathwork, somatic practices and workshops
    • Daily vegetarian meals and alcohol-free drinks
    • Integration and community sessions

    All sessions are guided by certified professionals with safety as priority.

  • not included

    Not part of the package

    • Flights and personal travel arrangements
    • Airport transfers
    • Optional add-ons such as private sessions or rental gear (required for diving)
    • Personal travel and health insurance

    Participants are responsible for their own insurance coverage.

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