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 240
Duration: 2 days Maximum depth: 20m Price includes: equipment rental, transportation, study materials, SSI certification, underwater photography
SSI Freediving Level 1 course is an important, smooth and measured introduction to the soundless world of freediving. Everyone is welcomed to take this course even if this would be their first experience of water activities. It is a perfect opportunity for you to build connection with water and start to enjoy being in it.
You are going to have 2 full days of study starting at 8 am till 5 pm (including a break for lunch). The course includes the theoretical and practical ways on the land, 2 confined water and 2 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 the underwater pressure affects our body and gain a proper skills of pressure alignment — equalization.
You will learn a proper techniques of breathing before and after dive and hopefully, you will be able to do your deepest breath ever. With fully understanding the physiology and the psychology of the processes, students will realize, how to prepare their body and mind for a smooth and safe dive. We are going to learn about human physiology when they stays in the water, as well as mammalian diving reflex. You will go through special stretching and yoga for freedivers, relaxations and visualizations techniques — all would improve your body preparations for the dive.
A special attention will be paid on safety. You will learn how to save yourself and some other basic rescue techniques.
During this course we do not aim for the deepest depth. Our main focuses are for 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. Majority of the students can go as deep as 10-20m 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!
Please be aware that the Level 1 course is scheduled for 2 days. Some people may need additional training days to properly equalize and reach depth requirements for certification. If you don’t have previous experience in water we recommend you to attend Extended Level 1 course (2.5 days) with one more open water session for USD 290$ (+50$ extra).
After this course and some additional training you can continue your study on SSI 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
Chris Teo
1/19/2019 - Google
Heiko was my Freediving instructor. He was great! Knowledgeable, patient and definitely skillful. Equipments were well-maintained too. They have yoga...read moreHeiko was my Freediving instructor. He was great! Knowledgeable, patient and definitely skillful. Equipments were well-maintained too. They have yoga as well, good to stay longer with them if u want to explore and sharpen your Freediving skills; yoga and Freediving is a good combo for that. Highly recommend them!read less
Мила Селиверстова
4/18/2019 - Facebook
a magical place and a great team of professionals
Olivier Pelloie
5/26/2019 - Facebook
Did a SSI-L1 course and joined the Manta trip and everything was awesome! Course is very comprehensive (good mix of...read moreDid a SSI-L1 course and joined the Manta trip and everything was awesome! Course is very comprehensive (good mix of theory with lots of practice), instructors (Kirill & Tim) very professional & knowledgeable and always happy to give feedback & tips. Manta trip brought us to very different spots, all great, with mantas & healthy reefs (Nusa Penida reefs were better than expected, compared to other spots around Bali & Lombok). Overall everything was well organised, easy going & super enjoyable!read less
Mathieu Choco
8/02/2019 - Facebook
We will never forget our first dives with the team at Freedive Nusa! More than just a school, we really...read moreWe will never forget our first dives with the team at Freedive Nusa! More than just a school, we really felt like we found a small family on Nusa Penida. Kirill, Artur, Emily and Heiko are great and welcoming people, and create an awesome atmosphere at Freedive Nusa, which just makes you want to hang out, and gravitate around the school. In addition to that, they also are amazing and experienced instructors, which made us perform beyond our expectations, without it ever feeling unsafe, pushed, or rushed. The training was about understanding / listening to our bodies, whilst having (a lot of) fun. Seriously, a big thank you to you all! We kept up the training, and will be back soon!!read less
Korrin Stoney
4/11/2018 - Facebook
I completed level 1 at freedive Nusa on nusa penida a couple of weeks ago. Couldnt recommend it more. They...read moreI completed level 1 at freedive Nusa on nusa penida a couple of weeks ago. Couldnt recommend it more. They provided thorough in-depth training and, as someone approaching freediving as a total novice, I was more than satisfied with the course and the training itself. Truly beautiful to see how the body and breath can be pushed and harnessed as well as mental and psychological barriers explored and challenged. Was great to explore my love of the ocean in a whole new way. I learnt a whole lot of new knowledge there that I'll definitely take with me to further depths. Heiko was great supportive instructor who approached the lessons with a deeply informed professionalism from his history and passion for freediving. And consistently made me feel safe and comfortable in his approach. Additionally, the reefs of that island are a kinda astounding natural majesty. Thanks guys, you're doing a great job, keep it up! 🙂read less
Melvin Koo
12/28/2018 - Facebook
I have been communicating with them over Facebook before I decided to take up the course. They were very responsive...read moreI have been communicating with them over Facebook before I decided to take up the course. They were very responsive and helpful even though there was a high chance that I might not have taken up the course.
I am glad I did. Heiko was very patient and helpful. He was very willing to share his knowledge and tons of experience. He explains the physiology and concepts using pictures and demonstrations so it is easier to understand.
I felt very safe and relaxed with him as an instructor in the open water hence I was able to focus fully on learning. He has helped me achieved all the objectives I set on the first day before I started the course.
Not forgetting Artur who was so kind to offer me a ride to the harbour for the manta trip in the early morning. He was the level 2 instructor to other students.
The instructors were amazing. I had a wonderful experience with the school and would highly recommend them if anyone wants to learn freediving.read less
Reinardt Gilfillan
8/29/2018 - Facebook
Awesome experience with Heiko as my instructor, I quickly progressed on my depth and breath hold times. Definitely recommended!
Zoe Doubas
8/05/2019 - Facebook
I loved my experience getting my SSI freediving level 1 certification. I'd actually done this certification before at a world...read moreI loved my experience getting my SSI freediving level 1 certification. I'd actually done this certification before at a world renowned school in Central America but I decided to do it again as I have issues with equalisation. I got so much more out of this course taught by our amazing instructor Heiko. We got two full days of training in which we covered so much including 4 practical sessions, 2 in the pool and 2 in the open water. I loved getting to practice things I was never shown on my first course, like a static breath hold and an introduction to the dynamic discipline. Heiko was extremely knowledgable, patient and supportive. I really felt like we each got such a tailored training. He treated us each as individuals and adjusted the training to our needs and abilities. It really helped us get the most out of every dive and have the best experience. Thank you to Heiko and the team.read less
Remy van Eijk
7/23/2018 - Facebook
I’m an avid freediver and just finished level 1 with the team of Freedive Nusa. Am amazed by the level...read moreI’m an avid freediver and just finished level 1 with the team of Freedive Nusa. Am amazed by the level of expertise this school maintains and how they cater to the specific needs of every participant. my instructor was Artur who was extremely professional yet personal troughout the course and he really focussed on the parts I needed training in. Couldn’t be more happy with my experience with the team of Freedive Nusa and i Will be back for sure to resume my courses with this school. Thanks guys !!read less
