Level 1
Basic Freediving Course2 day – Basic Freediving course in Bali
WHO IS THIS FOR?
The Level 1/ Basic Freediving course is for everyone. From people with a lot of experience in the water to those with almost none this course is an important introduction to the world of Freediving in the waters around Amed, Bali.
We offer a friendly and non-competitive training atmosphere that makes the perfect environment to learn and improve your freediving skills.
8:30 AM – 5 PM
It’s NOT how Deep you go but ow you get there what matters!
Mind / Body tools / Freediving as lifeskill
The Basic Freediver course gives a solid understanding of the psychological and physiological processes involved in Freediving.
Using techniques and insights from Yoga and Meditation we approach Freediving as an exploration of the Mind / Body connection.
– What you learn on the course is useful even if you never saw the ocean again.
– We do not have target depths, nor a competitive atmosphere.
– Its not how deep you go but how you get there that matters
Personalized course in the ideal location.
Your classroom is 20 metres from the waters edge where you’ll put the theory into practice.
We waste no time with boats and logistics meaning that more time is spent gaining understanding, practicing Freediving and adapting training to individual needs.
Science based technique from the cutting edge.
Safety and good technique are based on good understanding.
We are constantly evolving our course based on advances in scientific understanding and the efforts of the worlds elite Freediving.
We make the science real and digestible, so that all students have a safe and solid foundation to continue their journey into the beautiful blue.
Scientific understanding creates better technique, which leads to greater comfort and confidence under the water.
Day 1
Hours: 8.30AM – 5PM
MORNING
Freediving Theory
- Breathwork – Nervous system – Mind & Body connection
- Equalisation for Freedivers
- Mental conditioning
- Breathing lab
WATER SESSION
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AFTERNOON
Freediving Theory
- Mammalian Dive Reflex
- Gas exchange
- Freediving Safety
- Training
WATER SESSION
Day 2
Hours: 9AM – 5PM
MORNING
Freediving Stretching
- Breathwork -Meditation
- Stretch
- Visualization
WATER SESSION
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AFTERNOON
Theory
- Knowledge Review
- Exam
WATER SESSION
- Freediving Safety & Rescues
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- GoPro footage
- Apneista Level 1 manual
- Certification of completion
- Bonus: Single Yoga pass
Why Freedive with us?
• Unique individualized approach
• Insights from Neuroscience, Yogic practices
• 3 open water sessions / 1 pool
• Comprehensive and flow-focused training
• Small Student: Instructor ratio (3:1 max. in open water)
• Beachside classroom reducing logistics meaning more time diving
Location:
Apneista is a community of Professional Freediving trainers and Yoga teachers.
We run most of our freedive training in and from our beautiful training space right on the beach in Amed, at the best spot in Bali for Freediving.
We have a Yoga Shala and a funky café to chill out in between training sessions. See Our freedive training space for more details. We also have a 25 Freedive training pool and static apnea pool in the incredible Blue Earth Village.
Bali and most specifically Amed is fast becoming an important centre of freediving in SE Asia, with more and more Freedivers choosing it as a place to Freedive and hang out.
Apneista Freediving is in warm waters, with beautiful reefs and wrecks. The topside life is also great with a vibrant local culture which is famous the world over. Above there surface Amed is also great and full of things to do.
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Happy students
Sergey Grachev
Level 1
Thanks you very much for this experience ”
Rachel Trabout
Level 1
Ed Clerk
Level 1