Custom training combining freediving, mermaiding, & photography to save the ocean

[theunderwaterwoman]

Hey everyone! I'm stoked to have found this forum. I just joined and my name is Christine Ren. I'm a professional underwater performer and former dancer. My viral photography series has been featured by NatGeo, KQED, Fstoppers and recently won the United Nations Environmental award in the underwater photo category: http://christinerenfilms.com.

I started my career as an ocean scientist and found along the way that healing the environment also means healing people, which is why I've now teamed up with fellow dancer and freediving instructor, Gabriel Forestieri, to craft underwater movement retreats with purpose.

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If you want to learn how to pose, move underwater, hold your breath safely, and get photos to bolster your portfolio, then please join our retreat!

We are leading destination workshops this year in Koh Tao, Thailand and others to be added soon - for freedivers who aren't afraid to move and dancers who aren't afraid of water. Mermaid tails are optional but encouraged! The best part is that 10% of all profits are donated to local ocean conservation projects, and we're looking to spread the word as far and wide as possible about these unique opportunities. Check it out my website at http://christinerenfilms.com/workshops.

What do you think? If you're interested in joining, or in future mermaid workshops, please send me your email address and we can make it happen

(Blind spots photo credit: brett stanley)

[AniaR]

I follow your stuff online, you're so inspiring (I'm Raina!) I'm actually working with Brett next month.

[theunderwaterwoman]

I follow your stuff online, you're so inspiring (I'm Raina!) I'm actually working with Brett next month.

Hey Raina! That's amazing And thank you. Brett is fantastic to work with. Enjoy it!!

[Keiris]

Hi Christine! Been a big fan. So happy to see you here! The workshop sounds like so much fun.

[theunderwaterwoman]

Hi Christine! Been a big fan. So happy to see you here! The workshop sounds like so much fun.

Thank you so much Well met! And yes, the training will be a blast. I'm so excited about the fantastic group of artists coming together to learn.