Freediving courses at La Ciotat
The freediving course is the ideal opportunity to discover or perfect your freediving techniques. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced freediver, a freediving course allows you to learn good practices, understand the physiology of breathing and improve your safety in an aquatic environment. In this article, we explain to you why take an apnea course, what it involves and how to prepare for it.
The typical content of a freediving course
1. Theoretical training
The first step in a freediving course is often a theoretical session or a technical brief. You will discover:
The physiological bases of apnea (management of CO₂ and oxygen in the body)
Breathing and relaxation techniques
Safety instructions and protocols for freediving in pairs
2. Diving in a natural environment
Once the basics have been acquired, the natural environment diving phase allows you to apply your skills in real conditions:
Relaxation, breathing and surface preparation
Immersion, freediving in a specific workshop
Adaptation to variations in temperature, current and visibility
Putting safety techniques into practice under the supervision of an instructor
Observation of marine life
How to prepare for an apnea course?
To fully benefit from your freediving course, it is recommended to:
- Choose a course adapted to your level: Make sure that the chosen course offers content adapted to your needs, whether you are a beginner or experienced.
- Request a medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of apnea from your doctor
Freediving courses at ABYSS Garden
Our freediving school is located in La Ciotat, between Marseille and Toulon. We offer courses at all levels, from beginner to expert. These courses take place over 2 to 4 days.
A 2-day freediving course to master basic techniques
A freediving course to perfect your techniques, accessible to freedivers already comfortable at 15 meters or more depth.
Reach great depth and learn expert techniques for deep freediving, accessible to freedivers already comfortable at 30 meters and more depth.
