Freediving Courses
Freediving—the art of diving on a single breath—builds mindfulness, body awareness, and a strong connection to the water. Drew’s progressive courses combine safety, education, and adventure for all experience levels. Join a course to discover your potential and the beauty of the underwater world, one breath at a time.
AIDA 2 Freediver
The foundational course to improve your comfort in the water and learn what freediving is truly about. Whether you simply want to snorkel with more confidence or you are aspiring to dive deep, the journey starts here. Courses offered monthly in Colorado!
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Freediving history, disciplines, equipment, physiology, equalization, breathing, relaxation, breath-holds, dive technique, safety, and rescue skills.
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Must be able to swim 200m without fins and support yourself in deep water. Ages 16+ with parental consent.
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2’00 breath-hold, 40m dynamic underwater swim, constant-weight dive to 12m, 75% or higher exam score.
Students gain access to pool practice sessions and have one year to complete unmet skill requirements.
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Class & Pool:
All students are required to have their own mask, snorkel, and fins. Freediving-specific gear is not required, but is recommended. Weights and weight-belts are provided.Open Water:
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Class + Pool (9-12 hours, 2 days) $350
6 students max capacityOpen Water (3 sessions, 2 days) $200*
*Price dependent on location.
4 students max capacity
AIDA 3 Advanced Freediver
Take your freediving to greater depths! This course builds upon previous levels with more advanced theory, new skills, and training concepts that can be used to safely dive up to 30m(100ft) on one breath.
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Review and expand on AIDA 2 Theory with more advanced physiology and safety. You’ll learn stretching and training concepts in addition to the freefall technique for safely achieving more depth.
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AIDA 2 Freediver or equivalent certification (crossover may be required). Ages 16+ with parental consent.
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2’45 STA, 55m DYN, 24m CWT dive, minimum 75% exam score
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Students are expected to have their own mask, snorkel, and long freediving fins. Weights and weight-belts are provided if needed.
A wetsuit and a freediving lanyard are required for Open Water Training.
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Class + Pool (8-10 hours, 2 days) $350
4 students max capacityOpen Water (4 sessions) $250*
*Price dependent on location.
4 students max capacity
AIDA 4 Master Freediver
Techniques, knowledge, and safety procedures for deep freediving 32-38m+. Students learn Mouth-fill equalization and how to safely train for dives below residual lung volume. Successful candidates will be prepared for the role of Assistant Instructor.
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Advanced physics and physiological knowledge required for deep diving. The Mouth-fill equalization technique is the primary new skill taught and practiced in this course. Master students also learn how to safely setup and manage open water trainings and can fulfill the role of “Assistant Instructor”.
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Ages 18+
AIDA 3 or equivalent certification (crossover evaluation may be required).
Current First Aid & CPR certification
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3’30 STA, 70m DYN, 32m CWT dive, 75% or higher exam score
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Students are expected to have their own freediving-specific mask, snorkel, and fins. Students should also own their own weight-belts and wetsuit(s) and a freediving lanyard.
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Classroom + Pool = $375 (includes Equalization Training Tool)
3 students max capacityOpen Water (4 sessions minimum, 38m max depth, best taught over 5-7 days). Price dependent on location and duration.
3 students max capacity
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Freediving is the most natural way to explore the underwater world. With minimal gear, freedom of movement, no noise or bubbles, we can have far more intimate encounters with wildlife. Regular freediving reduces stress, builds bodily awareness, and improves breath control.
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AIDA (International Association for the Development of Apnea) is the largest organizer of freediving competitions and among the first to develop standardized freediving education (est. 1992). AIDA has the highest instructor standards and their certifications are recognized internationally.
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Getting certified ensures you learn how to participate in the sport safely and can accelerate your progress. Holding a certification allows you to take more advanced courses, join organized training sessions, and participate in freediving trips around the world.
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Complete the online reading material prior to your first classroom session.
Try your gear in a pool if you have never worn it before. You don’t want to discover your gear doesn’t fit during your first course.
Your instructor may reach out with additional recommendations depending on the course.
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In all courses, students are expected to have their own mask, snorkel, and fins. Freediving specific gear is not necessary, but is recommended to make skills easier. Additional gear may be required for advanced courses. Contact us if you need gear recommendations or have any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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That’s normal! Remember freediving is a personal journey and the training is progressive — you’ll start in shallow water and learn relaxation and breath control at your own pace.
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Most people can learn advanced equalization techniques with proper instruction and practice, but if you have chronic issues, it’s best to consult a doctor before diving.
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Drew has been training and teaching freediving for over 10 years and in multiple countries. His experience and passion come through with some of the most comprehensive freediving education available. At One Breath Adventures, we’re not chasing certifications; our priority is connecting people to the water for healthier lifestyles and a healthier planet.
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We selfishly love the mountains! More than anything, we feel a great sense of purpose and responsibility to help connect land-locked people to the water.
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Of course! Private courses and coaching are very popular. Traveling to support larger group may be possible. Contact us for details!