s a m u d r a

समुद्र

The journey of knowing the self is similar in nature to the exploration of our oceans; it begins with taking a dive below the surface, where thought gives way to a deeper and more intuitive experience..

There is no greater serenity that can compare to peacefully diving into the blue abyss. For a few gifted minutes underwater, the mind is free of daily distraction. Aquatic solitude gives way to absolute awareness, humility, and connection to breath. The salty waves and shimmering blue can transform ones worry to peace, discomfort to ease, and self doubt into affirmations.

Samudra is an experience dedicated to the waters that give us life. Our mission is to share a holistic freedive practice complimented by elements of Yoga & Mindfulness, connecting deeply to the self and the sea — to bring us home.

 

Allie Reilly (founder)

Allie’s career began in 2014 on Big Island, Hawaii, as an underwater videographer. Gaining hundreds of hours guiding dives solidified her passion for marine wildlife conservation, photography and diving. Traveling and working internationally in the industry furthered Allie’s progression as a dive professional and sparked a deeper pursuit of Yoga and breathwork practices that could enhance competitive freediving capabilities. In 2018, Allie achieved her Molchanov Freedive Instructor License and became a certified 200hr Yoga Hatha Instructor. Her experience teaching and leading freedive retreats led to the creation of Samudra, a platform dedicated to the holistic integration of Yoga, Breathwork and Freediving. Allie continues to hosts Samudra Courses & Retreats in the Caribbean and freelances as a marine wildlife guide/photographer.

Qualifications:

Certified 200hr Yoga Instructor (Yoga Alliance)

PADI Divemaster, 2016 - current

Molchanov Wave I-IV Freedive Instructor, 2018 - current

Professional Underwater Photographer

Safety Diver & Photographer, Florida Shark Diving

Shark Safety & Talent, Shark Week 2022, 2023 productions

Marine Wildlife Guide

Media production & photographer, Vertical Blue 2023

American Red Cross/ First Aid Responder - current