Freediver Course

Unlock the freediver within you

The reasons for wanting to try freediving are as varied as the fish in the sea.You may be looking to change your relationship with the ocean and its creatures, find a new form of meditation, push your personal boundaries, ease anxiety and stress, or improve your breath-hold and relaxation skills in the water.

No matter what your motivation is, this Freediver Course is the perfect start to a journey where you’ll intensify your connection to the ocean and yourself. If you already have some experience, but no formal training, this course will teach you a little more about how awesome your body actually is. You’ll learn how to tap into its innate powers, and how to make every plunge into the deep a safe journey of self-discovery.

Schedule

Day 1: We meet in the afternoon (time tbc) for the first theory session.

Day 2: We meet at 7.00 in the morning to do some stretching and then head out for our first in-water session (maximum depth 12 meters). In the afternoon we meet for the second theory session.

Day 3: We meet at 7.00 again, for some more stretching and head out for the second in-water session (maximum depth 20 meters).

On one of the diving days, after a delicious lunch on one of the beaches in Coiba, we will jump in the water again and you can practice some of your skills while exploring the reef.

Prerequisites

15 years old (11 for junior certification)
able to swim 200 meters without fins

Price

$375 + $20 for the national park fee

Includes:

2 classroom sessions
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 certification
online course materials

Theory Sessions

Theory Session #1

• Introduction to freediving and the different disciplines

• Freediving Equipment

• Freediving techniques (entries, kicking, efficiency…)

• Equalization techniques

• Breathing techniques

• Hydration and diet

• Important safety considerations for freediving

Theory Session #2

• Fine-tuning the breathing technique

• Safety regulations

• Safety procedures in the water, including the rescue procedure

• Pranayama – yogic breathing with benefits for freediving

Ocean Sessions

In Water Session #1

• Preparation of equipment

• Breathing techniques in the water

• Practice entries and kicking technique

• Practice and correction of body positioning

• Buoyancy check

• Freedives on the dive-line to a maximum depth of 12 metres

In Water Session #2

• Warm up dives

• Practice of new breathing technique

• Buddy team work

• Safety procedures and rescue practice

• Freedive on the dive-line to a maximum depth of 20 metres

What an incredible course! I wasn’t sure what to expect with this one, but I know I love being in the water and I have always dreamed of being a mermaid and as much as I love scuba diving, you don’t really feel like a mermaid with all that gear 😉 What surprised me was how much I learnt about my body (our bodies) and how freediving is not only a physical challenge, but very much a mental (mind over matter) one. The techniques I learned in this course have trickled through to many of my “above the sea” experiences in life and for that I am forever thankful. Sabina is such a thorough and knowledgeable instructor. She gave me confidence and made me feel very safe during the entire course. Absolutely loved this course and highly recommend doing it, especially with Sabina!

– Anthea Stanley

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