People find hard to believe that with correct guidance they can learn freediving even though they have no previous diving experience. Most of people are convinced that they simply can’t hold their breath for more than a minute, most people are completely wrong!
Rare individuals who are willing to challenge their limitations and give it a try are joining the training and usually impress themselves with what they achieve in a short time, breaking through barriers which were recently cemented in their mind.
When a student shows an interest and is willing to be lead through some methods we teach, than a success is almost guaranteed.
It gives me a great deal of pleasure to watch as students realize their mind, not their body, is in the driving seat. Our latest 3 students who joined level 1 course showed a great dedication to learn freediving. All came from a scuba background which does give them an advantage.
All three students, with very different body types, achieved great results on the first day of the course with a massive static breath holds well over 4 minutes. Awareness of their actual abilities gave them relaxation under water where they had no problems touching the bottom of the line.
Naturally with 3 divers in the room some competitiveness did manifest, but it turned out to be very healthy and advantageous, a very supportive environment where everyone pushed the others to succeed.
The Pure Apnea Level 1 (beginner course) opened new doors for them, they all joined the Level 2 (advanced course) where they took their journey even further, deeper into the sea and themselves.
We believe that a good freediving instructor is not selling just a dull knowledge from the manuals but is teaching from our own experiences, inner achievements, passion and sharing mistakes that helped us learn.
These courses (and freediving as a whole) are not just about numbers and chasing glory, they are a learning experience and challenge for all involved. Students leave as freedivers and achieve personal goals, instructors validate their own teaching methods through their students success, it’s a very positive experience for everyone.
Drop us a line and let us know what your goals are, we can put a training package together to get you there. We teach all day everyday in the picturesque town of Moalboal, come and join us.
Tomas Jereb is an active freediver, a Pure Apnea Instructor Trainer, a scuba instructor accredited by several agencies and a commercial diver.
Tomas provides freediver training from complete beginner through to master Instructor at Savedra Dive Center, Moalboal, Philippines.
If you would like to discuss the possibility of training with Tomas drop him a line at freediving@savedra.com
