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The Quietening Self: What freediving, meditation and neuroscience can teach us about getting out of our own heads
A personal, research-informed essay | Tania Douthwaite | Blueback Freediving & Yoga Approximately 10 - 15 minute read Figure 1: The author enjoying a moment of self-quieting off Gull Rock, Ngari Capes Marine Park, Western Australia. Photo credit: Tao Huang. A moment beneath the surface Several years ago, I was guiding a group of freedivers on a charter off Wadjemup - Rottnest Island, Western Australia. Our boat had anchored near the remains of an old shipwreck. After deliveri
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Underwater Shinrin-Yoku: The Art of Freediving for Health & Well-being
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The Benefits of Being Formally Trained and Certified in Freediving: A Focus on Safety and Skill Development
Freediving, the practice of diving underwater on a single breath, has gained significant popularity in recent years. It is a sport that...
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The Wellbeing Benefits of Freediving
Freediving, a practice that involves diving underwater while holding one’s breath, is not only a physical activity but also a holistic...
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