DEEP ZEN: Meditation and Freediving Courses, Coaching and Training in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, with Kosho Loïc Vuillemin, Zen Master, Swiss National Record Holder (CWT, CWTB, FIM) , Freedive Instructor Trainer and Professional Safety Freediver

The AIDA4 freediving course includes multiple theory and practice sessions:

Theory and Foundations

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We will cover the key concepts of expert freediving theory, including depth and pressure, lung volumes and failure depths, mouthfill equalisation, recovery and surface intervals, warm up principles, drills of exercices such as FRC diving, management of open water setup and stretching sessions with students, nutrition and daily maintenance, performances approaches, safety and rescue and training concepts among various other subjects.​

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Breathwork and Dry Practice

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You will practice stretching and breathwork routines to prepare for apnea and perform breathold exercises on land, building the mental and physical tools you need for the open water training. You are also expected to lead a stretching and breathing exercices session of about 25 minutes for beginner freedivers.

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Safety, Rescue and Equipment

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We will cover safety fundamentals and rescue procedures, discuss the role of buddies, deepen your self-awareness of limits and potential, observe the freediving code of conduct, care for our equipment and go through the practical skills an expert freediver needs to keep in mind before entering the open water sea. AIDA4 is a tough level and we can only encourage you to be consistent with your training before your course. In order to get the AIDA4 Expert Freediver certification, you are expected to be certified for first and secondary care.

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Open Water Training

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Most of the course happens in the open sea. Under the close supervision of Kosho Loïc Vuillemin, you will practice freediving in open water, refine your equalization, improve your style, practice freefall, mouthfill and FRC dives. You will also work on your awareness and selfcontrol both underwater and on the surface and assist the instructor with safety dives and overall setup management. The AIDA4 Freediver course features usually 8 open water sessions.

What you'll be able to achieve during the AIDA4 Expert Freediving course ?

You’ll receive an official AIDA4 certification for having completed the following requirements :

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Overall expectations :
 

⭐ Understand freediving as a disciplined, collective, structured and high-awareness sport.

⭐ Improve your ability to plan and execute advanced freediving sessions.

⭐ Develop stronger control in depth, equalization and breathing management.

⭐ Practice safe freediving at a much higher technical level.

⭐ Learn how to assist freediving instructors in a course environment.

⭐ Show respect for buddies, the marine environment and the freediver code of conduct.

Technical requirements :

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✅ Lead a full body stretching session for a group of beginner freedivers

✅ Static apnea of at least 3 minutes 30 seconds.

✅ Rescue and buddying skills in static.

✅ Dynamic apnea of at least 70 meters.

✅ Constant weight bi-fins dive to a minimum of 32 meters with correct technique.

✅ Demonstrate free-fall, mouthfill equalization, advanced safety awareness and expert rescue skills.

✅ Perform depth rescue and tow an unconscious freediver on the surface as required by the standard. Multiple rescue and self rescue drills.

✅ Pass the written theory exam and show solid understanding of key freediving concepts.

This is the level where your technique, awareness, and responsibility need to come together. AIDA4 gives you the skills to dive deeper, support others, and train with a professional mindset.

Are there prerequisites to enroll?

You are welcome to join if you meet the basic requirements for safe participation:

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⭐ AIDA3 certification or equivalent demonstrable skills

👨‍⚕️ Have completed all paperworks (medical statement and charter of risks)

👨‍💼 Completion of the Liability Release form.

💶 Registration and deposit confirmation.

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We will hopefully have time to chat before the course so you can ask questions, share your eventual worries, clarify your goals, and make sure the format fits your expectations.

Why Choose Deep Zen Meditation and Freediving for AIDA4?

The Location: Ras Umm Sid, Sharm el Sheikh

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Sharm el Sheikh is one of the most famous freediving destinations in the world, and Ras Umm Sid offers excellent conditions for structured training. The visibility is often outstanding, the marine life is rich, and the Red Sea provides a calm and inspiring environment for deep and technical freediving.

The setting of Deep Zen Meditation and Freediving is ideal for progression: beautiful water, easy sea access and an atmosphere that supports serious training without losing the sense of discovery.

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The Instructor

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Kosho Loïc Vuillemin brings years of experience teaching freedivers of different levels, coaching athletes, and guiding students through safe and meaningful progress. With a strong background in high-performance freediving and instructor-level expertise, he understands how to adapt teaching to the person in front of him and how to keep the experience safe, clear and effective.

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The Approach

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This course is not about pressure or forcing performances, even if it features requirements in order to get the certification. It is first about building solid technique, increasing your range of comfort and creating a strong freediving base that will stay with you as you progress.

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Ratio instructor / students

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We keep the group size limited to ensure personalized guidance, better supervision and faster progress. Private courses and closed-group sessions are also available considering the maximum of divers together is the water should not exceed 3 students per instructor.

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Safety First Concepts

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We follow strict AIDA safety protocols and place feelings, awareness and controlled progression above everything else. You will never be pushed beyond what feels appropriate for your level, mood or energy.

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Flexible Scheduling

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We do our best to match your travel plans, rest and recovery needs and preferred training rhythm. The AIDA4 course can be organized over 5 days or more depending on availability and mutual convenience.

What’s included in AIDA4 Expert Freediver course?

✅ Official AIDA4 certification upon successful requirements completion.

✅ Theory materials and paperwork.

✅ Instructor-guided breathwork, dry sessions, and open water training.

✅ Safety supervision throughout the course.

✅ Access to the Red Sea training environment in Sharm el Sheikh.

✅ Private or closed-group option, subject to availability.

Equipment you’ll need for this course