Advanced freediving course
This course is an advanced course for both beginner and experienced divers who have successfully completed the basic course. This course is designed to raise the diver's freediving level to the highest level, both in terms of the material learned and in terms of improving their abilities in the water.
The course provides the ability to reach a depth of over 30 meters in one breath using advanced breathing techniques, and specific advance preparation for deep dives.
The day is divided into two parts:
Class lesson:
We will use lectures, videos, and breathing techniques to help the diver arrive ready in the water.
Water lesson:
Enjoy a ratio of 2-3 divers per instructor, which allows for personal attention and precise instructions for improving diving techniques.
The guide will accompany the diver throughout the entire stay underwater, regardless of depth, which enhances the sense of security and safety.
Upon completion of the Freediver course, you will receive an international certification certificate and a personal email with internet access to all the material learned in the course to retain your knowledge. From the moment you receive the certificate, you are part of the freediving community, able to dive and train at any freediving school around the world.
Course structure:
Prerequisites:
A basic course certification from APNEA TOTAL or any equivalent certification from another organization. Feeling comfortable diving at a depth of 15-20 meters.
Day 1: STATIC APNEA
Classroom lesson:
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MAMMALIAN DIVING REFLEX
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Preparation for static breath hold/STATIC APNEA.
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Specific breathing technique for static breath hold, dynamic pool training and dry training.
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Breath hold exercises in the classroom.
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Relaxation techniques, focus and control of the body and mind.
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Training techniques to enhance the ability to hold your breath.
Water lesson/static breath hold:
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Body position and relaxation in the water.
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Preparation and warm-up for breath hold.
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Maximum breath holds.
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3 minutes of breath hold or more.
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Safety procedures for pair training and practice.
Day 2: XHALE DAY
Class lesson:
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4-part breathing.
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Pre-dive breathing pattern.
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NEGATIVE PRESSURE STATIC APNEA (N.P.S.A)
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EXHALE DIVING techniques
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Adapting the body to high ambient pressure.
Water lesson:
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Preparing for diving with N.P.S.A
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Directed breathing for exhalation dives.
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EXHALE DIVING to a maximum depth of 25 meters.
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Pressure equalization technique training.
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Relaxing the body and conserving energy in the water.
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Diving with full lungs to a maximum depth of 30 meters.
Day 3: DEEP DAY
Class lesson:
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Review of EXHALE DIVING from day two.
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Preparation for deep dives.
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Visualization and guided imagery techniques for diving.
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Chest stretches
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Exercises to increase lung capacity.
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Techniques to equalize pressures at depth.
Water lesson:
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Stretches and breathing exercises before entering the water.
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Full preparation for deep diving.
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EXHALE dives to a maximum depth of 30 meters.
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Diving with full lungs to a maximum depth of 35 meters.
Maximum depth
35 meters
Course duration:
2 days without static workshop / 3 days including the workshop
Hours:
8:30-15:00
Cost:
Price for three days of the course: 1,700 NIS Midweek - including static workshop
Price for two days of the course: 1,200 NIS without the static workshop.
Clarification:
Static workshop price - 600 NIS and 500 NIS for the course
The price includes:
Certificate of certification, educational materials, full diving equipment, transportation to the dive sites and stills and video of you from the course
*There is an option to request professional underwater stills photography with the payment receipt - click for more details
What do you get from us?
A mentorship standard that only exists with us:
Small diving groups!
Personal attention from an instructor for every 3 trainees only, to ensure quality diving and full attention to each participant.
The only professional dive boat of its kind in Eilat
The only boat in Eilat that is certified and meets all safety standards for free diving and departs to new and diverse free diving sites.
Professional study material from the best in the field
Access to professional learning materials in Hebrew and English to improve knowledge and skills.
Close water escort
A professional guide who will accompany you throughout the dive, regardless of depth or dive time.
Videos of your dives and the option of professional still photos, to preserve the beautiful moments underwater.
Top-level training
A team of professional and experienced instructors who provide the highest quality learning.
Advanced equipment set including: equipment bag, fins, mask and snorkel, customized freediving suit (women and men), silicone weight belt and a luxurious poncho
International certification certificate
Receiving a prestigious certification certificate from the free diving organization APNEA TOTAL.
A unique experience and a warm home for divers
A place to develop as free divers and join a warm and supportive community in a special atmosphere with amazing people who will be happy to dive and spend time with you even outside the water.