Question 1

What is the Learn to Freedive Wellbeing Journey?

Accepted Answer

The Wellbeing Journey is Blueback’s seasonal immersion in freediving as a practice for body and mind. Across a season you’ll move step by step from breath and stillness on land to confident, relaxed freediving in the pool and ocean — weaving together functional breathing and pranayama, yoga and mindfulness practice, freediving theory and safety, pool training, and guided ocean freediving, with a small cohort that starts and finishes together.

Question 2

How is the Journey different from the Learn to Freedive Program?

Accepted Answer

The Learn to Freedive Program is a complete freediving course delivered over consecutive days. The Wellbeing Journey spreads the same foundations across a whole season and weaves in yoga, breathwork and mindfulness practice — freediving as an ongoing wellbeing practice rather than an intensive course.

Both include our printed freediving manual and guided ocean training with professional Blueback Freedive Coaches.

Question 3

Do I need prior experience?

Accepted Answer

No. You just need to be confident in the water, able to swim a benchmark distance of 200m (or 400m with mask and snorkel) at any pace, and be medically fit and healthy.

It's an advantage if you have already tried snorkeling, scuba diving or open water swimming before but is in no way required. The Journey is designed for complete beginners.

Question 4

I’ve been referred by a health professional — is this for me?

Accepted Answer

Many people come to the Journey for the wellbeing side of freediving: slow breathing, mindful movement, time in nature and in the ocean, within a supportive group.

The Journey complements the care you receive from your health professionals; it doesn’t replace it. You’ll complete a medical screening before starting, and we’re happy to talk with you — or your practitioner — about whether this season is the right fit.

Question 5

What if the weather changes?

Accepted Answer

For the comfort and safety of all participants, the itinerary and dive sites for open water freedive training may be adjusted or the ocean sessions rescheduled* if weather changes and is no longer safe to dive.

We’ll communicate any changes as early as possible; standard reschedule/cancellation policies apply. See our Terms and Conditions link by scrolling to the bottom of the website for more info.

Studio and pool sessions will NOT be cancelled unless thunderstorms (including lightning) or pool closures ensue. Studio and pool sessions include shelter and the pool is mildly heated. Hot showers are available on site at our pool sessions.

*Our Freedive Safety Supervisor usually makes the final call earlier than 24 hours before all open water sessions. If you haven't heard from us the day before an ocean session - we are good to go!

Question 6

What gear do I need?

Accepted Answer

For studio sessions: comfortable clothing, a water bottle, and snacks or a light meal. For pool and ocean sessions: swimwear, towel, freediving mask, snorkel and fins, a 5mm freediving wetsuit, and a weight belt with weights.

Freediving equipment is required and is not provided. Because the Journey runs across a whole season, owning your own gear works out far better than hiring — and choosing it well matters. Talk to us before your intake begins about our freediving starter kit: we’ll help you put together the right gear for your body, your goals and your budget, at a good price.

Question 7

When do intakes run and how many places are there?

Accepted Answer

The Wellbeing Journey runs three times a year — with Spring, Summer and Autumn intakes — and each intake has a limited number of places so the cohort stays small and personal.

Upcoming intake dates are listed on this page — if the season you’re hoping for isn’t showing yet, get in touch and we’ll let you know when bookings open.

BLUEBACK FREEDIVING & YOGA

Blueback Learn to Freedive Wellbeing Journey

Blueback Learn to Freedive Journeys

Learn to Freedive Wellbeing Journey

Learn to Freedive Wellbeing Journey

Learn to Freedive Wellbeing Journey

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Learn to Freedive Wellbeing Journey?

How is the Journey different from the Learn to Freedive Program?

Do I need prior experience?

I’ve been referred by a health professional — is this for me?

What if the weather changes?

What gear do I need?

When do intakes run and how many places are there?

Any Other Questions?