Static Apnea
  • Course Duration: 3-4 hours
  • Max Depth: Minimum 3 minutes breath hold

The workshop is suitable for any freediver who wants to improve comfort during long breath-holds.

We will learn to maximize the ability to hold our breath in water without movement.
With the help of preparation and breathing exercises, you will reach a breath-hold time of over 3 minutes in the water in a safe and fun way, realizing the potential of your mammalian dive reflex with the guidance of Blue Prana’s Instructors.

Course Structure

  • The mammalian diving reflex
  • Preparation for Static Apnea.
  • Specific breathing techniques to stop static breathing, dynamic pool training and dry training.
  • Classroom breathing exercises.
  • Relaxation techniques Focus and control the body and mind.
  • Training techniques to strengthen the ability to hold their breath.
  • Body position and relaxation in the water
  • Preparation and warm-up for static apnea breath-hold
  • Maximum breath-holds.
  • 3 min breath-holds and more.
  • Safety procedures for training in pairs and practice.