A live two-hour online workshop for beginners who want to understand breath-holding, relaxation, safety and the science behind freediving.
 
You do not need to be a freediver to join this workshop.
 
You might be completely new, curious about freediving, struggling to relax during breath-holds, or simply want to understand what is actually happening inside your body when you hold your breath.
 
This live online masterclass will introduce you to the core principles behind freediving in a clear, practical and safety-focused way.
 
We will cover what happens to your body during a breath-hold, why the urge to breathe develops, how relaxation can improve your comfort, and how your body naturally adapts through the mammalian dive reflex.
 
Most importantly, you will learn the safety fundamentals every breath-hold diver should understand before training in or around water.
 
This is not about pushing yourself to your limit or chasing a huge breath-hold time.
It is about learning the foundations properly.
 
What You Will Learn
During the two-hour workshop, we will cover:
The essential safety rules of freediving and breath-hold training
Why you should never practise breath-holding in water alone
The difference between safe breathing preparation and dangerous hyperventilation
What happens to oxygen and carbon dioxide during a breath-hold
Why the urge to breathe does not necessarily mean you have run out of oxygen
What contractions are and why they happen
How stress, tension and overthinking affect your breath-hold
Practical relaxation and body-awareness techniques
How the mammalian dive reflex supports the body during immersion and breath-holding
How to prepare your breathing before a breath-hold
How to breathe and recover correctly afterwards
Common mistakes beginners make
How to continue learning and training safely
 
You will also be guided through a simple dry breath-hold exercise performed safely while seated or lying down.
 
The exercise will focus on relaxation, body awareness and recognising common breath-hold sensations. It will not be a competitive or maximum breath-hold attempt.
 
Who This Workshop Is For
This masterclass is designed for:
Complete beginners
Uncertified freedivers
Snorkellers
Spearfishers
Surfers
Scuba divers
Ocean swimmers
People interested in improving their breath-hold knowledge
Anyone who feels tense or anxious when holding their breath
People who do not currently have access to an in-person freediving course
 
No previous freediving experience is required.
 
You can join from anywhere in the world.
 
You May Find This Workshop Helpful If:
You feel like you cannot hold your breath for very long
You panic when the urge to breathe begins
You do not understand contractions
You are unsure how to breathe before a breath-hold
You have seen conflicting breath-hold advice online
You want to understand the science behind freediving
You want to feel more relaxed and comfortable
You want to learn the safety basics before entering the water
You are considering booking a freediving course but want to understand the fundamentals first
 
What Is Included
Your booking includes:
A live two-hour online masterclass
Beginner-friendly breath-hold and freediving education
Practical relaxation and breathing exercises
A guided dry breath-hold exercise
Live questions and answers
Safety guidance for future training
Recording of the workshop, in case you can't make it on the day.
 
About Your Instructor
The workshop is hosted by Curtis Tredway, founder and head instructor of Deep Sensations Freediving.
 
Curtis has worked with more than 1,500 students, from complete beginners through to experienced freedivers.
 
He is a freediving instructor, professional safety diver and breathwork facilitator, with experience supporting national and world-record-level dives at international freediving competitions.
 
Through Deep Sensations Freediving, Curtis has helped build one of Australia’s largest freediving communities, delivering courses, training, expeditions and ocean experiences across Australia and internationally.
 
His teaching style is practical, relaxed and easy to understand, with a strong focus on safety and helping people become more confident in the water.
 
This Is Not a Freediving Certification Course
 
This workshop is an introduction to the theory, science, safety and relaxation principles behind freediving.
 
It does not replace an in-person freediving course or practical in-water safety training.
You will not receive a freediving certification, and the workshop will not teach you to complete unsupervised breath-holds in water.
 
For anyone planning to freedive, spearfish or practise underwater breath-holding, completing a recognised face-to-face course is strongly recommended.
 
Workshop Details
Date:
Time: 8pm EDT (10am AEST)
Duration: Approximately two hours
Location: Live online via Zoom
Price: $99 AUD
Early-bird price: $59 AUD
Replay: Download will be sent at the end of the workshop
 
Important Safety Information
All practical exercises completed during this workshop must be performed seated or lying down in a safe environment.
 
Do not participate in breath-hold exercises while:
In water
Swimming
Bathing or showering
Standing
Driving
Operating equipment
In any environment where losing awareness could result in injury
 
Never practise breath-holding in water alone.
 
Hyperventilation can delay the urge to breathe without increasing oxygen levels enough to make a breath-hold safe. This significantly increases the risk of hypoxic loss of consciousness.
 
Participants should stop immediately if they feel unwell, dizzy, distressed or uncomfortable.
 
Anyone with a medical condition, who is pregnant, or who has concerns about participating should seek advice from an appropriate healthcare professional before joining the practical components.
 
Learn the Fundamentals Properly
Breath-holding is not just about taking a big breath and trying to last as long as possible.
 
Relaxation, safety, physiology, preparation and recovery all matter.
This workshop will give you a clear starting point, help you understand what is happening inside your body, and show you how freedivers approach breath-holding safely.
 
Join the Breath-Hold Masterclass and learn the fundamentals from anywhere in the world.