Good equalization. These two magic words mean a lot in the freediving world, and almost all small talks in the community are about equalization in diving. Some people can equalize freely and easily from the very beginning of their studies, while for others, it can take years of practice to achieve it. What we can say with 100% of confidence is that everyone experiences troubles with equalization at some point …
Nowadays, freediving is becoming an increasingly popular hobby. A method of hunting practiced since ancient times, now experiencing a revival as an exciting pastime and is often referred to as the fastest growing water sport in the world. Freediving schools are opening all over the world, both in warm tropical countries and everywhere in cities. If you are a scuba diver and prefer to breathe underwater rather than holding your …
Freediving is a young and actively developing sport. It has its own key personalities, terminology, myths surrounding it, and quite a long history. Below, we listed the basic terms, concepts, and definitions in freediving that you should know to speak the same language with your friends and colleagues. General Terms Apnea – The cessation of respiratory airflow or a voluntary breath-hold. Freediving may also be called apnea diving. Breathing – …
The value and uses of freediving has evolved over time. Humans first started freediving to forage the ocean for food and valuable items; that tradition lives on today. For example, for the last 3000 years, Japanese female apnea divers known as the Ama collect seaweeds, pearls, and shellfish. Freediving continues to be practically beneficial to many cultures around the world. When freediving became an official sport, the depth one could …
In this short article, we’ll describe the importance of stretching and breathing exercises for freediving. Stretching is very useful and plays an important role in any sport, because muscle stiffness is generally bad. However, while in other sports stretching may be short and infrequent, it plays one of the most important roles in regular freediving training. We believe every freediver should incorporate stretching as part of their daily routine. 1) …
Everyone on Bali must have noticed a lot of rubbish on the beach and in the ocean during the rainy season — from December to February. The most surprising thing is that many people don’t even ask where all this plastic comes from or how to keep the oceans clean. The truth is, all of us create garbage and contribute to pollution. According to statistics, Indonesia is in the top …
Our respiratory system is working constantly. Every day it continuously delivers vital oxygen to our body. Unfortunately, along with the air we breathe, pollutants, irritants, dust, mold, fungi, harmful organisms, and other toxins can get into the lungs. If you don’t live in an airtight bubble, then it is obvious that all this can have negative consequences. Fortunately, nature has provided a number of herbs and herbal remedies that can …
One of the thorniest issues many divers and freedivers are embarrassed to discuss is whether you can pee in your wetsuit. So let us take liberty of destroying myths and opening the veil of secrecy of this process. And as it’s a very natural process, let’s be honest from the start: we support peeing with no regrets. There is a well-known expression in the diving community: “There are those who …
It’s no secret for anyone that Bali is a surfing mecca. Since we are in close proximity to this island, we often work with surfers on improving their breath-hold skills during wipe-outs. In addition to the two-day courses for surfers that are available in our school, we also regularly conduct short master classes in friendly surf schools and camps in Bali, explaining various breath holding techniques and demonstrating specific breathing …
There are lots of discussions about providing safety in freediving competitions, but talking about proper safety during training is of paramount importance. Of course, we may not dive to the same depths as the top freediving athletes, but this does not exclude the possibility of a blackout or samba, which means applying all the necessary measures that make diving not only as pleasant as possible, but also safe. Safety should …
