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
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. Thanks team!!read less
Alexander Redrin
10/29/2017 - Facebook
Great instructor and nice atmospher in the school, i recommend to beginners and to experienced freedivers!
Richard Ayling
2/13/2018 - Facebook
Absolutely loved doing my Level 1 training here with Heiko. He was the perfect mix of clear instructions and explanations,...read moreAbsolutely loved doing my Level 1 training here with Heiko. He was the perfect mix of clear instructions and explanations, patience as we got used to this new challenging environment, and also gently pushing us each time we went under the water - super observant and useful tips each time.
Professional, calm, high-quality training! Having little to none freediving experience, me and my wife feel very fortunate to have come accross Freedive Nusa, where...read moreHaving little to none freediving experience, me and my wife feel very fortunate to have come accross Freedive Nusa, where Artur, our instructor, took us through Level 1 course. Artur was very knowledgeable, accommodating (as my wife was experiencing equalisation issues) and professional. As a result, we both significantly improved our freediving skills and learned lots of new very useful tricks and routines. It was great pleasure for everyone in the course spending couple of days together with Artur.
I can highly recommend Artur and Freedive Nusa team to anyone from beginners to experienced freedivers. Will definitely be back for Level 2!
This was beyond INCREDIBLE! We had an unforgettable experience, learned very valuable skills, had lots and lots of fun, and...read moreThis 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 🙂read less
oliviereivilo2
3/06/2019 - TripAdvisor
level 1 freediving amazing experience! i did the level 1 with heiko, amazing times! very safe, adapting to the different levels of the...read moreamazing experience! i did the level 1 with heiko, amazing times! very safe, adapting to the different levels of the divers. lots of knowledge, theoretically as well as practically, he did put us in the best conditions to achieve our goals. really an amazing experience, would definitly recommend it to anyone curious about learning the basics of freediving. thinking to do level 2 right awayread less
birgitnl8
3/05/2019 - TripAdvisor
Excellent experience, I feel much more confident as freediver now I took a 7-day package including Level 1, Level 2, coaching session and Manta trip. It was a great experience....read moreI took a 7-day package including Level 1, Level 2, coaching session and Manta trip. It was a great experience. Instructor Heiko is excellent. Finds a good balance between theory and going into the ocean to practise. He helped me overcome my discomfort and fear at depth. He has excellent skills in inviting you to push your boundary and when he notices that it has been enough, he gives you space. He is very experienced and a good,calm freediver himself. Achieving level 1 was quite easy. I had not expected to achieve level 2 as well in the same week, it was also not my goal. I just wanted level 1 certificate and having more dives to get more experience and feel more comfortable. But by day 5 the level 2 certificate came within reach, and with the superb coaching of Heiko I achieved it. Going more deep than I had ever expected. 6 months ago I felt anxious at 2 (!) meter, although I love the water and am a good swimmer. Now I dive relatively calm to 20 meter or so. I am very happy I choose Freedive Nusa, and I am very happy to have had Heiko as instructor. The school is a nice place, good materials and the best wifi of the island 😉read less
georgiehhh
3/21/2019 - TripAdvisor
Brilliant experience My friend and I attended a 4 day package freediving course, which included accommodation. Our instructor Heiko was really professional...read moreMy friend and I attended a 4 day package freediving course, which included accommodation. Our instructor Heiko was really professional and informative. We had a great time and the Manta snorkelling trip was spectacular.read less
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
