Advanced Freediver Course

Deepen that bond between you and the ocean

If you are signing up for the Advanced Freediver course it is because you already know why freediving is becoming a popular way to explore the world beneath the waves and you want to know more about awakening the amazing powers that lie dormant within your body.

Maybe you want to go deeper and see if you can make it all the way to 30 meters and beyond. Maybe you’re looking to extend your breath hold time during static apnea, sharpen your awareness of the messages your body is sending you or work on quieting the mind to find that place of absolute peace and tranquility.

You can look forward to exploring all of this and more during the Advanced Freediver course.

Schedule

Day 1: Static Clinic: we meet at 8.00 in the morning for the first theory session. We will practice static apnea first on dry land and then in the pool.

In the afternoon (time tbc) we meet up for our second theory session (exhale diving).

Day 2: We meet at 7.00 in the morning to do some stretching and then head out for our first in-water session. In the afternoon (time tbc) we meet for the second theory session (longer and deeper).

Day 3: We meet at 7.00 again, for some more stretching and head out for the second in-water session in Coiba. After lunch on one of the beaches, we will jump in again and you can practice some of your skills while exploring the reef.

Prerequisites

Apnea Total Freediver certification, or equivalent certification level from another freediving organization.

Price

$420 + $20 for each day spent in the national park

Includes:

3 classroom sessions
1 pool session for static
2 in water training sessions
1 fun dive session in Coiba National Park
stretching and breathing warm up sessions
rental gear
lunch on diving days
online certifications
online course materials

Static Clinic

Theory Session #1

• Mammalian dive reflex

• Preparation for static apnea

• Specific breathing technique for static apnea, pool and dry training

• Breath-hold exercises

• Relaxation, mind and body control techniques

• Training routine for increasing breath-hold capabilities

Pool Session

• Body position and relaxation

• Preparation for a maximum breath-hold

• Maximum static apnea attempts

• Safety procedures and practice

Theory Sessions

Theory Session #2

• Advanced 4-section breathing technique

• Pre-dive breathing pattern

• Benefits and techniques of ‘Exhale Dives’

• Body adaptation to greater pressure

• Important safety considerations for exhale dives

Theory Session #3

• Stages and preparation for a deep dive

• Visualisation

• Thoracic stretches

• Rib cage flexibility increasing exercises

• Deep equalization techniques

• Full body stretching exercises

Ocean Sessions

Training Session #1

• Preparation with N.P.S.A. and Facial Immersion exercises

• Specific breathing for exhale diving

• Exhale dives with a maximum depth of 20 metres

• Practice of equalization technique

• Body relaxation and energy efficiency in the water

• Full lung dives

Training Session #2

• Practice breathing exercises

• Full preparation for a deep dive

• Full lung dives with a maximum depth of 30 metres.

• Safety dive practice

Participating in a course with Panama Freediving was one of the most beautiful things I have ever experienced. Not only was there focus on the technique of freediving, Panama Freediving provided lessons on the connection between body and mind, and allowed for something that can only be described as a meditative experience in the ocean. From the diving itself, to the helpful, encouraging, and supportive instruction done by Sabina, I have never done something more fulfilling or exciting. Thank you PFD!!

– Eden Arquette

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