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
Alexander Redrin
10/29/2017 - Facebook
Great instructor and nice atmospher in the school, i recommend to beginners and to experienced freedivers!
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
Stefano Mazzarese
8/10/2019 - Facebook
I participated to the Komodo trip organized by Kirill and team and I can honestly say that was the best...read moreI participated to the Komodo trip organized by Kirill and team and I can honestly say that was the best holiday of my life! great people and vibe, amazing food, extraordinary landscapes and incredible multiple dives for 4 days in a row... I LLLoved it!read less
K1369UH_
4/27/2019 - TripAdvisor
Training sesions Just finished my four days training session here. Absolutely well done facility plus deep dive freediving expirienced team at the...read moreJust finished my four days training session here. Absolutely well done facility plus deep dive freediving expirienced team at the so amazing environment in Nusa Penida. Very professional and friendly team. It is not so easy to find such comfortable and useful conditions for independent individual practices outside the standard training courses/levels. Here are great offers and conditions for both opportunities. If you are in Bali, you should definitely introduce yourself this freediving opportunity to get to know yourself and your horizons better and from the new side.Enjoy this amazing island and Freedive Nusa:).read less
Mariza Melia
11/25/2017 - Facebook
If you're planning to take a freedive course in Nusa Penida (or Bali in general), I highly recommend Freedive Nusa....read moreIf you're planning to take a freedive course in Nusa Penida (or Bali in general), I highly recommend Freedive Nusa. I did Level 1 and I had so much fun. Was my first time ever doing freedive. I was super nervous because i have no idea about freedive. But the teaching by Kirill, the owner and instructor, was informative, engaging and fun. I think the most important thing is that all of the sessions with him in the water was super safe and professional. I feel ready and safe 100% all the time when we practice together in the deep ocean (even with Nusa Penida infamous strong current) since day 1. Absolutely no pressure to go deep or make me do anything i'm not ready for. At the same time, my abilities were gently extended and I definitely grew more confidence in the water than before. So go to Nusa Penida and do the freedive course with them! Easy access from Bali island, it is your best option other than taking any freedive course in Gili nor Amed. The island itself is simply chillax, not super touristy like other destinations. Highly recommended! Find out what freediving is all about with Kirill - Freedive Nusa. You won't regret it.Ps: i booked it via their Instagram @freedivenusa, quick response and super easy to book.Cheers,@iamMarizaread 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
Sasa Chian
9/04/2017 - Facebook
I have always been an active person and loved exploring different styles of movement on land. Moving in water is...read moreI have always been an active person and loved exploring different styles of movement on land. Moving in water is somewhat an unfamiliar territory to me. So, I was both anxious and excited on Day 1. Under Kirill's expert guidance, I learn to let go and be one with the water element. Freediving opened up a whole new way of moving, of connecting with the breath (or the lack of), of surrendering to the present moment. I am forever grateful for Kirill for paving the path to this wonderful underwater experience.read less
Bridget Rooth
3/01/2019 - Google
What an amazing time we had doing our Level 1 Freediving course with this school. Kiril the owner was our...read moreWhat an amazing time we had doing our Level 1 Freediving course with this school. Kiril the owner was our instructor and we couldn't have asked for a more enthusiastic yet strict person to teach us these new skills. We had a lot of fun, whether in the classroom doing the theory sessions or practising in the sea. Great equipment and just a really pro outfit all round. Highly recommend.read less
Mark R
4/23/2019 - TripAdvisor
Level 1 and 2 Freedive Just finished my course, Hiko was my instructor and he was fantastic! Love the vibe here, small scale, passionate about...read moreJust finished my course, Hiko was my instructor and he was fantastic! Love the vibe here, small scale, passionate about free diving and in a beautiful location. Water clarity was great. We took a boat out most days and free dived as we drifted along with the current which is strong. I would recomend Nusa free dive to any one. Thankyou guys, Markread less
