The Advanced Freediver course is designed to take students to a far deeper level of this sport.
By completion of this course, many students will achieve depths greater than 30 meters on a single breath. Our specialized advanced breathing techniques, together with our preparation for deep dives, can make this possible even for newcomers to freediving.
The Advanced Freediver Course runs for 3 days and is divided into 3 theory / breathing sessions, 1 pool session, and 2 deep water sessions.
This includes static apnea with breath-holds of over 3 minutes in the water. Even if you think that this is impossible, you will discover with success your true aquatic potential.
During our deep diving water sessions you will progressively achieve new depths with knowledge, control, comfort, and fun. I will be by your side at all times while underwater and will guide you with precise instructions for breathing, relaxation, and techniques necessary to achieve these depths.
Upon completion of the Advanced Freediver Course, you will receive certification as well as private online access to the Advanced Freediver Course materials, so that you can maintain your freediving knowledge.
Prerequisites:
Apnea Total Freediver Certification, or equivalent certification level from another freediving organisation, and medical certificate (2 years validity).
The Advanced Freediver Course structure is as follows:
Day 1 (Static)
Theory Session (2 hours)
-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
Water Session (2hours)
-Body position and relaxation
-Preparation for a maximum breath-hold
-Maximum static apnea attempts
-Minimum 3 minutes breath-hold
-Safety procedures and practice
Day 2 (Exhale dives)
Theory Session (2hours)
-Advanced 4-section breathing technique
-Pre-dive breathing pattern
-“Negative Pressure Static Apnea” (N.P.S.A.)
-Benefits and techniques of ‘Exhale Dives’
-Body adaptation to great pressure
Water Session (2hours)
-Preparation with N.P.S.A.
-Specific breathing for exhale diving
-Exhale dives with a maximum depth of 25 metres
-Practice of equalisation technique
-Body relaxation and energy efficiency in the water
-Full lung dives with a maximum depth of 25 metres
Day 3 (Deep dives)
Theory Session (2hours)
-Review of exhale dives done on Day 2
-Stages and preparation for a deep dive
-Visualisation
-Thoracic stretches
-Lung capacity increasing exercises
-Deep equalisation techniques
Water Session (2hours)
-Stretching and breathing exercises on the boat or shore
-Full preparation for a deep dive
-Practice of safety/buddy system
-Body positioning during free fall
-Full lung dives with a maximum depth of 35 metres
Freediving equipment, videos and photos, online materials (sent at the end of the course), snacks, certification, and a lot of fun included.
Safety and enjoyment is the most important for us.
Smile, breathe and enjoy!