It’s not how deep you go but how you get there that matters.
Who is this for?
This Level 2 Freediving course is for people who have already covered the basics in a structured and systematic way. It presupposes a solid understanding and training of the basics under expert supervision.
It is a profound mind-body orientated exploration of your aquatic potential and amongst other things, focuses on developing Freediver autonomy and the ability to dive safety for another Freediver.
While the Basic Freediver course is a general introduction to the processes involved in Freediving, the Level 2 Freediving course is a much deeper practical investigation of the mammalian dive response in humans.
These intense three days include pool training at Blue Earth Village and a trip to the USS liberty wreck, weather permitting!
DURATION: 3 DAYS / 8:30 AM – 5 PM
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2 water sessions 1 dry session
Static training, dry, wet and safety protocol
MDR trigger technique
In water assessment of technique
Introduction to safety/deeper rescue
Physics of pressure; residual volume, failure depth
Understanding the effects of increased pressure.
Hours: 8.30AM – 5PM
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2 water session 1 dry session
Dynamic training at Blue Earth Village
Squeeze and how to avoid
Free fall, turn around
Deep freediving psychology
Deep rescue
Use of deep dive safety equipment
Dry techniques (advanced)
Hours: 9AM – 5PM
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2 water sessions 1 dry session
Assessment of technique
Exploration of depth
Safety diving assessment
Knowledge assessment
Buddy protocol (non-line freediving)
Guided Freediving the Liberty wreck
Hours: 9AM – 5.30PM
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GoPro Footage
Apneista Level 2 Manual
Certification of Completion
BONUS: Yoga Single Pass
Dive Deeper Into
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Mammalian Dive Reflex
Comprehensive exploration of Mammalian dive response(MDR)
In the advanced course we’ll explore different aspects of the Mammalian Dive Reflex (MDR) and using it for a deeper connection with the ocean.
This fascinating series of processes, possessed by all aquatic mammals is what allows humans to Freedive to the incredible depths now reached by elite Freedivers.
You’ll learn to find comfort in discomfort with static and dynamic training and explore the MDR as strategic metabolic retreat, an experience shared by deep meditators and Freedivers.
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Functional Residual Volume
Dive beyond functional residual capacity lung volume.
You’ll learn about the different factors affecting the Freediver as they move beyond the 20 metre zone to where their lungs compress below surface volumes.
You’ll explore equalization techniques and O2 conservation at depth and how to adapt physiologically and psychologically to changing pressures.
As on all our courses we’ll use appropriate tools from Yoga and Meditation the help you on your way.
We have depth a stones throw from our training space, meaning that the Freediving is easy and very relaxed.
As we go deeper we don’t focus on numbers, but on the state of relaxation and flow that is achievable at depth.
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Dive Safety and Rescues
Becoming an autonomous freediver, learning safety and rescue protocol
Freediving is an inward journey but it also always practiced with others. Being a reliable freediving buddy takes understanding, practice, and clear communication. On the advanced freediving course you will explore deeper rescues and train in safety diving protocol and etiquette, in a relaxed but safety conscious manner.
An important goal of this freediving course to to develop your awareness and confidence so that other freedivers can trust you to do their safety protocol in a responsible way.
Why Freedive with Apneista?
Unique individualized approach
Insights from Neuroscience, Yogic Practices.
Comprehensive and Flow-Focused Training
Small Groups / Instructor – Student Ratio 4:1 max in Open Water
Beachside Classroom – Reducing logistics = More time diving