This was beyond INCREDIBLE! We had an unforgettable experience, learned very valuable skills, had lots and lots of fun, and saw soooo much beauty like never before! We’ll be back! Life will never be the same again
Price: USD 295
Duration: 3 days
Maximum depth: 20m
Price includes: equipment rental, study materials, certification, underwater photography
Freediving Level 1 course is an important, smooth and measured introduction to the soundless world of freediving. Everyone is welcome to take this course even if this would be their first experience with water activities. It is a perfect opportunity for you to build a connection with water and start to enjoy being in it.
You are going to have 3 intensive days of study starting at 8 am till 5 pm (the last day till 1 pm). The course includes theoretical and practical classes on the land, 2 confined water, and 3 open water sessions.
Before entering the sea you will get a lot of interesting and useful information, that is needed to understand what happens to your body while doing the breath-holding dive (apnea).
You will learn how underwater pressure affects our body and gain proper skills of pressure alignment — equalization.
You will learn proper techniques of breathing before and after the dive and hopefully, you will be able to do your deepest breath ever. With a full understanding of the physiology and the psychology of the processes, students will realize, how to prepare their bodies and mind for a smooth and safe dive.
We are going to learn about human physiology when they stay in the water, as well as a mammalian diving reflex.
You will go through special stretching and yoga for freedivers, relaxation, and visualization techniques — all would improve your body preparations for the dive.
Special attention will be paid to safety. You will learn how to freedive safe and basic rescue techniques to help others.
During this course, we do not aim for the deepest depth. Our main focuses are on technique and comfort. Our training is always adjusted to the needs, interests, and abilities of each particular student.
We are going to dive with constant weight using fins and dip following the line to the maximum depth of 20 meters. The majority of the students can go as deep as 15-20m just after the first course. The skills you will get during this course will help you to reach this depth in the safest and most comfortable way.
Every open water session will be finished with freediving on the coral reef with rich underwater life.
All skills and knowledge that you will get during this course will give you a new way to interact with the ocean, and you will be able to dive safely and explore the underwater world with friends!
After this course and some additional training, you can continue your study on Freediving Level 2.
Also after the course, you can join some of our Manta Trips and experience freediving with awesome Manta Rays.
Reviews from Students
rosiespearing
11/03/2022 - TripAdvisor
Freedive Nusa Penida Such a great team of people. We felt calm and safe the whole time. Great learnings and a great experience!...read moreSuch a great team of people. We felt calm and safe the whole time. Great learnings and a great experience! Would definitely recommend to all ages and abilitiesread less
Guntis Kalsnavs
1/20/2020 - Google
I came for a one day to improve my equalization skills. We did a bit of dry practicing and then...read moreI came for a one day to improve my equalization skills. We did a bit of dry practicing and then open-water dive after which I got my answers. I was guided by Kirill who is knowledgeable and quickly understands the reasons of the issue. On returning back we did some analysis and I got recommendations and exercises. That was a really professional approach so I recommend anybody to do training with these guys. A BIG THANKS and wish Freedivenusa maintaining highest levels!read less
mj73333
11/16/2019 - TripAdvisor
Thanks a lot for a wondrful trip It has been a week since I came back from raja Ampat trip organised by Kiriill and Jan at FreediveNusa
Just...read moreIt has been a week since I came back from raja Ampat trip organised by Kiriill and Jan at FreediveNusa
Just wanted to thank from a bottom of my heart for a great training on the line, priceless advice and looking after me during fun dives. mainly thanks to Kirill's knowledge and ability to trouble shoot and advise in a comfortable understandable relaxed manner did progress in my skill level which makes me very happy.
Morning Yoga and specific to freediving stretching was great in the mornings.
Also trip was planed in a such a way that we have managed to see beautiful locations and amazing underwater world of Raja Ampat which left me with life long memories.
Zillion thanks!
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Susan Ed
8/05/2019 - Facebook
I was lucky to do SSI 1 with Emily, who is an amazing teacher/trainer and freediver herself. The course was...read moreI was lucky to do SSI 1 with Emily, who is an amazing teacher/trainer and freediver herself. The course was well structured, the days were fun and flowed well. Open water sessions were done safely and under direct supervision. Groups are small so that you get 1-to-1 time with instructors. Good quality equiptment. The actual school is soooo nice and super chilled (with cute resident dog and gato).
My first course went so well that I ended up extending my stay in Nusa so I could do SSI 2. After a week i managed to go down 30m depth (PB), improved my technique (started out with lots of bad self-taught habits) and finished off feeling way more confident.
I cant recommend these guys enough! I saw first hand how Emily and Artur trained and introduced people to freediving. Divers that had completed courses but had never been taught how to equalize - Emily took the time to find different ways to teach them.
Manta trip and the batcave was a highlight. They always try to end sessions with snorkeling on the reef.
Would love to come back and train here again. They have the perfect setup in Penida. All the locals love them as well.
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Nicole Hely
11/11/2017 - Facebook
I completed my Level 1 and 2 at Freedive Nusa. It was an unbelievable experience I think about everyday. Kirill...read moreI completed my Level 1 and 2 at Freedive Nusa. It was an unbelievable experience I think about everyday. Kirill was an inspiring teacher, his teaching methods, calm, safe and poised personality and the fact that he really loves freediving made learning freediving easy and so fun.
My experience at Freedive Nusa has opened a door to a deeper love and appreciation of the ocean and our connection to it. Extending beyond freediving to pranayama, more confidence in my surfing, yoga and power of the mind. This course is for anyone who wants to learn more about themselves and the human body. Highly Recommend doing it!read less
Brenda M
1/09/2020 - TripAdvisor
Amazing ❤️❤️❤️ I did a beginner level course with Artur. He was so kind, patient and encouraging. Nothing was a problem. I...read moreI did a beginner level course with Artur. He was so kind, patient and encouraging. Nothing was a problem. I now feel far more confident underwater. I honestly didn’t think I would be able to do it. But with Artur’s support, the impossible was attainable. I am able to take the skills I have learnt here and apply them to many other things that benefit with good breath work, relaxation and courage. Thanks so much Artur and team ❤️read less
WAMattL
3/08/2020 - TripAdvisor
Amazing My girlfriend has wanted to do this for a long time, I wasn't sure how well I would do but...read moreMy girlfriend has wanted to do this for a long time, I wasn't sure how well I would do but all my concerns were blown away as soon as we started. Emily made us very comfortable trying something new and it was amazing how much we learned and picked up in just two and a half days! From start to finish it was an experience I tell everyone they have to try, thanks guys!read less
Andreas Mehlmann
9/28/2017 - Facebook
Einfach Klasse!
Sehr informative Schulmaterial, viele praktische Anwendungen. Wir waren jeden Tag für paar Stunden Tauchen. Alles leicht zu verstehen und...read moreEinfach Klasse!
Sehr informative Schulmaterial, viele praktische Anwendungen. Wir waren jeden Tag für paar Stunden Tauchen. Alles leicht zu verstehen und ist sofort anwendbar.
Vielen Dank an den Kursleiter Kirill für so einen geilen Freediving - Kurs.read less
Volha Kobets
1/03/2021 - Facebook
Потрясающие ребята, потрясающее место, самая увлекательная учёба и неповторимые ныряния ❤️ С ребятами прошла курс Волна 1 и уже всерьёз...read moreПотрясающие ребята, потрясающее место, самая увлекательная учёба и неповторимые ныряния ❤️ С ребятами прошла курс Волна 1 и уже всерьёз намеренна продолжать, ведь рядом с Кириллом и Яной получаешь лишь только вдохновение, а все страхи из прошлого так и остаются в прошлом! Искренне советую всем, кто ныряет или лишь только присматривается к этому 😉read less
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What things do I need to bring to start freediving?
You don’t necessarily need to bring anything to your course. We have all the gear you might need but if you have your own gear like fins, mask, wetsuit, be sure to bring it with you.
Freediving with your own gear is always more convenient.
How can I freedive if I can not hold my breath for too long?
This is one of the popular doubts for beginners but it appears only due unknowing.
During your basic freediving course you will learn proper breathing and relaxation techniques.
Almost all the students reach breath-hold times of well over 2 minutes without any problems during the first lesson!
