Felipe is a born and raised water man! His life is dedicated to the element of water, born by the ocean, lives by the ocean, learns through the ocean, and feels most whole in and near the ocean. There is no route on Felipes daily map that does not involve the water, whether it’s a surf, an ocean swim, snorkeling, diving or a quick dip to clear the head and connect with the salty sea.
Each of us carry a different gift, and for Felipe his genuine connection to all sentient being shines through, allowing him to harnesses the ability to create atmospheres of goodness, positivity, and unity. His humble nature positions him as both the teacher and the student, he believes that every situation has a lesson to teach, just as we can learn from every person and every circumstance if we stay open to receive, reflect and share.
These sentiments, teamed with the apnea methodologies, form the core of Felipes work with the surfing community, his clients at the Surfers Gym, mentoring Groms, men’s and women’s workshops, corporate clients and all those in between looking to uplevel their skills and become more equipped and resilient humans. Every day Felipe draws on the apnea philosophies as a way of life, from the surf to the gym, to the home and all the roads travelled in between, they keep him calm, centered and prepared to deal with anything life presents.
There is a significant wisdom that comes with those who build their Lifeforce by tending to the simple pleasures of life, and you can find Felipes cup full when he is watching the sunrise in the water while surfing, spending quality time with his partner, family, and friends, and supporting others in their unique life journey.
For Felipe, “being your own dolphin” means having the freedom to explore the whole world with his “pod”, because together we can go and grow further. This is the very essence that builds community globally, and takes us from the micro to the macro.
