FREEDIVING COURSES
AIDA Freediving levels 1, 2 & 3 | PADI Freediver level 1 & 2 | safety freediver | EFR course | specific coaching and personal advising
Alone or assisted by skillful advanced freedivers i propose you to discover different options regarding freediving courses. Most frequently, people wish to follow AIDA courses. AIDA stands for "Association Internationale pour le Developpement de l'Apnee" and exists since 1992. Didactic is clean and simple and the levels are well organised. PADI also features very good courses. You can totally follow both school currents in the same course. I also can give EFR (Emergency First Responder) courses to individuals or groups.
Please choose hereunder the freediving course or lesson you're interested in.
Discover your Breath
1/2 day course (dry) | Price: 50 euros
AIDA level 1 star
1 day course | Price: 80 euros
AIDA level 2 stars | PADI level1
2 or 3 days course | Price: 180 euros
AIDA level 3 stars | PADI level 2
3 or 4 days course | Price: 260 euros
Combo AIDA 2 & 3 | Padi 1 & 2
5-7 days course | 440 euros
Safety freediver
2 days course | Price: 120 euros
Freediving Training
1 hour session | Price: 30 euros
Online Coaching
1 hour session | 22 euros
EFR course (first aid)
1 day | 80 euros
Discover you Breath and Learn how to Hold it
An incredible discovery of how to relax and breathe in order to achieve long breathols
Deep Zen Meditation and Freediving course "Discover your Breath" is a half day session during which you will do a first step into the discovery of new ways of breathing and into your abilities to hold your breath with the close guidance of the zen monk Kosho.
This course is specifically designed to be given on dry land only. I can also, upon request, be followed online.
The course starts with a little bit of theory about circulatory and respiratory systems. What are contractions, what is the urge to breath, how to prepare a breathold and recover from it... All this is very important so you know what actually happens during a breathold.
Then we'll switch to more practical exercises: you will prepare, perform, manage and recover from a breathold. Get through a warm up serie and try a maximal attempt with the help of the monk Kosho who will closely monitor you at all time.
Once relaxed, focused and ready, eventually helped by the smooth and relaxing coaching voice of your instructor you'll be able to hold your breath for long... actually much longer than you imagine. Most Deep Zen students are able to achieve a breathold that lasts more than 2 min 30.
A very nice, instructive and entertaining course for the beginners and the complete newbies. Designed for everyone, you don't need to specifically be attracted by freediving in the water. If you feel more like discovering what kind of mindsets exist beyond breathing and into the exercise of breathold , this course has been completely thought for you.
Warmly advised to anyone. Suitable for children.
DURATION OF THE COURSE: around 3 hours
PRICE: 50 euros per person
INSTRUCTOR / STUDENTS RATIO: 3 students maximum (for bigger groups, please contact the monk Kosho)
LOCATION: Usually Sharm el Sheikh but also upon request, Dahab, Nabq and anywhere in the world
AIDA Freediving Course - Level 1 star
The very first step into Freediving
This course is the perfect introduction to what freediving is. During this day, you will get in touch with a bit of theory about diving and respiratory physiology. Then we'll do some specific breathing and relaxation exercises in order for you to perform your first breatholds in a zen and easy way (on dry land) . The results are always impressive and everybody gets overwhelmed by their own abilities. It's really great to realise how long one can hold his/her breath when doing it the right way.
After that, we'll have a light lunch break (always better to be empty stomach once diving) and we'll just pass through the important theory about equalisation then we'll go in the water for some dives at a maximum depth of around 10m. You will never be pushed, just positively empowered and closely guided in this new experience of yours.
This course does not feature an exam nor ask for specific achievements. Of course, you must be able to swim easily and feel comfortable with mask and snorkel.
AIDA level 1 is the very best way to discover freediving when you only have one day to dedicate.
AIDA courses are the way to go, don't wait any further and book your course now.
What does this course includes?
This course includes a digital theory support and AIDA international certification fees.
What is not included in this course?
It does not include the rental of freedive equipment, nor insurances fees.
DURATION OF THE COURSE: 1 day of 2 half days
PRICE: 80 euros
INSTRUCTOR / STUDENTS RATIO: 3 students maximum (for bigger groups, please contact Kosho)
LOCATION: Usually Sharm el Sheikh & South Sinaï, but also upon request, anywhere in the world where some depths are available (idealy 6-10m: deep pools, lakes, ...)
ADDITIONAL COSTS?
Insurances (DAN) - 5 euros per day
Rental of Equipment (if available) - 15 euros per day
AIDA Freediving Course - Level 2 stars
The most popular freediving course around the world
AIDA Freediving level 2 stars is where the real thing starts. This time, in comparison of the AIDA level 1 star course (not mandatory for intending level 2 stars btw) you will have to be successful and achieve standard requirements. It can be tough for some people, but your instructor is here with you to take the needed time to correct and share the secrets. Everyone can do it, this is certain.
There are some theory classes featured, safety skills to learn in order to become also a good buddy, an exam to go through and the necessary amount of confined and open water sessions for you to become a real freediver.
The theory classes are mainly about general aspects of freediving, human physiology and some important laws of physics that every freediver must know. We'll get in the pool to practice static breatholds and dynamic freediving. This way only we will be ready to dive at depth safely and to enjoy the underwater beauty and calm.
To make sure you have time also to relax and integrate, this level is proposed in 2 or 3 days at your convenience. Make it fast or take it full and easy is up to you. No one will push you to achievements... success is yours!
AIDA level 2 stars is certainly one of the most improved and given freediving course in the world. By following this course, your knowledge about how our body breathe and lives underwater and at surface will be greatly increased. The vision you have on yourself will be changed. Everyone gets out of it happy and impressed, AIDA level 2 stars is a must try...
This course includes a digital theory support, freediving student insurance and AIDA international certification fees. But it does not include the rental of freedive equipment.
Requirements: 16m CWT, STA, DYN, safety, rescue and buddying skills, exam
AIDA courses are the way to go, don't wait any further and book your course now.
What does this course includes?
This course includes a digital theory support and AIDA international certification fees.
What is not included in this course?
It does not include the rental of freedive equipment, nor insurances fees.
DURATION OF THE COURSE: 2 or 3 days (custom schedule please contact Kosho)
PRICE: 180 euros
INSTRUCTOR / STUDENTS RATIO: 3 students maximum (for bigger groups, please contact Kosho)
LOCATION: Usually Sharm el Sheikh & South Sinaï, but also upon request, anywhere in the world where some depths are available (minimum 16m: deep pools, lakes, ...)
ADDITIONAL COSTS?
Insurances (DAN) - 5 euros per day
Rental of Equipment (if available) - 15 euros per day
AIDA Freediving Course - Level 3 stars
Become an independant Freediver by learning advanced skills
With the level 3 stars of AIDA international education system, the goal is to become an advanced and more independent freediver. But watch out! independent does not mean to dive alone... After that course, you will be able to safely manage with any experienced buddy some "on your own" training sessions. Got it? Certainly never dive alone.
Obviously during this level we will go deeper and longer. More safety skills also are to be acquired and demonstrated, since safety will always be the most important aspect to consider during your freediving career. The theory classes will also get more precise, deeper in the subject and your understanding of the science underlying freediving will definitely become more accurate.
Same way than for the AIDA level 2 stars, you can do this course in 3 or 4 days. 3 days are generally enough but it can be nice to profit of an extra day to do some more dives or breathold max attempts to integrate that new knowledge and skills of yours. Feel free to choose.
This course includes a digital theory support, freediving student insurance and AIDA international certification fees. But it does not include the rental of freedive equipment.
Requirements: 24m CWT, STA, DYN, safety, rescue and buddying skills, exam
What does this course includes?
This course includes a digital theory support and AIDA international certification fees.
What is not included in this course?
It does not include the rental of freedive equipment, nor insurances fees.
DURATION OF THE COURSE: 3 or 4 days
PRICE: 260 euros
INSTRUCTOR / STUDENTS RATIO: 3 students maximum (for bigger groups, please contact Kosho)
LOCATION: Usually Sharm el Sheikh & South Sinaï, but also upon request, anywhere in the world where some depths are available (minimum 24m: deep pools, lakes, ...)
ADDITIONAL COSTS?
Insurances (DAN) - 5 euros per day
Rental of Equipment (if available) - 15 euros per day
AIDA courses are the way to go, don't wait any further and book your course now.
AIDA Freediving Course - Safety Freediver
Be the best buddy and improve your safety skills
The monk Kosho is very safety oriented. Not only he has been in charge of all safety equipment and maintenance of Yujo Nyusanji zen temple in south of France, but also he has been a student of the very famous safety diver and chief Steven Keenan from whom he learned a lot.
Working as professional safety diver in Andrea Zuccari's freediving school in Sharm el Sheikh, the monk Kosho is also very skilled in rescuing divers in difficulty: cramps, exhaustion, sambas and blackouts have been his daily job during months.
Official competition judge, Kosho is allowed to teach and certify safety freedivers.
Learning safety and be really skilled at it is the best you can do to be the perfect buddy whith whom everyone will want to train.
Never dive aloneAllways dive with an experienced buddyBe this guy that everybody trusts
What does this course includes?
This course includes a digital theory support.
What is not included in this course?
It does not include the rental of freedive equipment, nor insurances fees.
DURATION OF THE COURSE: 2 days
PRICE: 120 euros
INSTRUCTOR / STUDENTS RATIO: 3 students maximum (for bigger groups, please contact Kosho)
LOCATION: Usually Sharm el Sheikh & South Sinaï, but also upon request, anywhere in the world where some depths are available (minimum 35m: deep pools, lakes, ...)
ADDITIONAL COSTS?
Insurances (DAN) - 5 euros per day
Rental of Equipment (if available) - 15 euros per day
Freediving Training - Coached Sessions
Get along with your training and get the monk Kosho at your side
DeepZen proposes the services of the monk Kosho for specific coaching or regular buddying.
Experienced in following and assisting athletes in their training, Kosho has the eye to see where improvements can be implemented. Compassion, support and positive empowerment are the great match to an harmonious way of training. No push, no hassle, just the best of yourself.
Using the monk Kosho's help, your dives will not only become deeper and safer but also more integrated into your dive and life styles.
What does this course includes?
This course includes holistic support and all water setup (buoy, rope, bottom weight, etc...)
What is not included in this course?
It does not include the rental of freedive equipment, nor insurances fees.
DURATION OF THE COURSE: 1 hour
PRICE: 30 euros
INSTRUCTOR / STUDENTS RATIO: 3 students maximum (for bigger groups, please contact Kosho)
LOCATION: Sharm el Sheikh & Dahab
ADDITIONAL COSTS?
Rental of Equipment (if available) - 15 euros per day
