Apnea Flow PADI Distinctive Specialty Course©
~Freedive-based Movement Certification Program~
Dive into a whole new world of underwater expression! Learn to execute
underwater movement and creative performances using advanced freediving
skills, while integrating your unique movement background with safety,
individuality, and artistic execution.
Whether you're a diver, dancer, yogi, or athlete, this unique underwater movement
course invites you to experience a profound sense of freedom and grace beneath
the surface. This Apnea Flow Diving Course offers a playful and inclusive space to
discover your unique aquatic expression. Connect with your body and sensations as
you gracefully navigate underwater.
Develop athleticism and master movement techniques in a safe and supportive
environment. Get ready to turn the water into your stage—where every dive is a
performance and every movement tells a story! This program offers a structured
path, starting with foundational dynamic apnea techniques and safety in shallower
waters (Level 1). As you progress, you'll explore more advanced freediving skills and
increase your understanding of safety in deeper environments (Level 2).
Underwater mobility training can be a profoundly therapeutic experience. The
weightlessness and silence of the underwater environment create a unique sense of
peace and tranquility, allowing practitioners to deeply relax and connect with their
body. The focus on controlled breathing and extended breath-hold diving
techniques cultivates mindfulness and present-moment awareness. As
practitioners explore their movements in this unique medium, they develop more
mindful diving practices and a deeper sense of body awareness and self-expression.
Overcoming the initial challenges of breath control and underwater movement
fosters a sense of accomplishment and boosts self-confidence. As practitioners find
underwater harmony, they more fully embrace artful, aquatic movement in this PADI
Apnea Specialty course.
Disclaimer: Always practice freediving with proper safety precautions and experienced instruction.This information is for general knowledge and does not constitute medical advice.
Dive into a whole new world of underwater expression! Learn to execute
underwater movement and creative performances using advanced freediving
skills, while integrating your unique movement background with safety,
individuality, and artistic execution.
Whether you're a diver, dancer, yogi, or athlete, this unique underwater movement
course invites you to experience a profound sense of freedom and grace beneath
the surface. This Apnea Flow Diving Course offers a playful and inclusive space to
discover your unique aquatic expression. Connect with your body and sensations as
you gracefully navigate underwater.
Develop athleticism and master movement techniques in a safe and supportive
environment. Get ready to turn the water into your stage—where every dive is a
performance and every movement tells a story! This program offers a structured
path, starting with foundational dynamic apnea techniques and safety in shallower
waters (Level 1). As you progress, you'll explore more advanced freediving skills and
increase your understanding of safety in deeper environments (Level 2).
Underwater mobility training can be a profoundly therapeutic experience. The
weightlessness and silence of the underwater environment create a unique sense of
peace and tranquility, allowing practitioners to deeply relax and connect with their
body. The focus on controlled breathing and extended breath-hold diving
techniques cultivates mindfulness and present-moment awareness. As
practitioners explore their movements in this unique medium, they develop more
mindful diving practices and a deeper sense of body awareness and self-expression.
Overcoming the initial challenges of breath control and underwater movement
fosters a sense of accomplishment and boosts self-confidence. As practitioners find
underwater harmony, they more fully embrace artful, aquatic movement in this PADI
Apnea Specialty course.
Disclaimer: Always practice freediving with proper safety precautions and experienced instruction.This information is for general knowledge and does not constitute medical advice.
Photos @cll.captures
“When I first saw Ani doing her magic underwater I thought, I wish I could do that! But then my fears and insecurities popped up: you can’t hold your breathe long enough, you always need something covering your eyes and nose underwater, and you won’t look that graceful. Then I remembered my life Moto, Onward and Upward: not letting past negative experiences or beliefs affect my positive future. I shared my concerns with her and she said we will work through them so I put my trust in her and she was right. She walks you through each step to build a piece that is you and does it in a way that creates peace and confidence. Remember people post the best of themselves and not the steps it took to get there, believe me some of mine weren’t pretty but I’m so happy with my end result after taking Basic Freedive and Apnea Flow and that I didn’t let myself believe that I could never do that! Book this class with Ani so you can learn to create magic underwater. “
~Laura, Apnea Flow student
Course Information
- Level 1 - up to 10' deep.
- Level 2 - up to 20' deep.
- Minimum age ~ 15 yrs.
- A 1-day Certification Course
- Through classroom and in-water sessions, learn everything you need to know for safe, artful and unique underwater performance with using freedive techniques and building on your own background of knowledge while integrating new movements.
- $275 per course level
- Small class sizes
Prerequisite Certifications:
Basic Freediver- or equivalent
Each level of this course contains one in person/virtual classroom sessions for each level (1 & 2) with your instructor and one pool session for each level. In each session, you will learn and practice skills to plan, execute and perform underwater work using freedive framework. Upon mastery of course skills you will receive an Apnea Flow PADI Distinctive Specialty certification, level 1 or 2 accordingly.
REQUIRED SWIM ABILITY:
The ability to swim at least 200m/yards without swim aids or floatation devices.
The ability to back float/tread on the water's surface at least 10 minutes without sinking.
The ability to perform a dynamic apnea swim of at least 25meters/80'
WHAT EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES TO BRING:
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah
All courses require the completion of the Diver Medical Form, Assumption of Liability Form, and Safe Freediver Practices Statement of Understanding Form, before participating in a course. Freediving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure time for completion well ahead of the course start date. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
If course does not meet enrollment minimum, courses are subject to cancellation. Course fees cover your participation in the course, certification is not guaranteed.
REQUIRED SWIM ABILITY:
The ability to swim at least 200m/yards without swim aids or floatation devices.
The ability to back float/tread on the water's surface at least 10 minutes without sinking.
The ability to perform a dynamic apnea swim of at least 25meters/80'
WHAT EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES TO BRING:
- Low volume Freediver type mask
- 1 J-Style Freediving Snorkel
- A secure swimsuit for training purposes
- Towels
- 1 Pair of Freediving Long Fins or Bifins. These are available for rental if needed.
- You are welcome to bring a 3-5mm wetsuit to wear if you get cold easily, but our pool is usually warm, 90 degrees.
- 1 Swimming / Synchro Style Nose Clip OR Sinus Saver Nose Plugs - optional.
- A notebook, water bottle, snacks, sandals, and a warm change of clothes.
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah
All courses require the completion of the Diver Medical Form, Assumption of Liability Form, and Safe Freediver Practices Statement of Understanding Form, before participating in a course. Freediving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure time for completion well ahead of the course start date. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
If course does not meet enrollment minimum, courses are subject to cancellation. Course fees cover your participation in the course, certification is not guaranteed.