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DAY 4
«SAFETY, DIVE TOGETHER»
The 4th step of your aquatic journey focuses on safety rules and procedures, to make sure you keep learning and enjoying the ocean in a safe and responsible way.
The day begins with a yoga practice and breathing exercises to wake up the body, and is followed by a review of the most important safety guidelines.
Learn about the buddy-system, a fundamental principle of freediving, and know how to identify the signs of hypoxia, or any other critical situation relating to both training and recreational freediving.
During the water session you will apply your new skills at depth : perform a rescue exercise, and practice your self-control by remaining calm and focused, in the present moment. Our team has thought of fun and instructive ways for you to learn and practice safety procedures. Whether you’re planning on pursuing your freediving education, or exploring under the waves during your next holiday, Bluenery Academy aims to train responsible freedivers.
Learning objectives :
-Understand that safety comes first.
-Become familiar with the buddy system.
-Plan your dive.
-Recognize the signs of hypoxia.
-Perform a rescue exercise.
Make sure you build the right attitude : safety and self-awareness will be the main concepts of this course.
DAY 5
« FREEFALL »
We invite you to join us in the discovery of what is often described as the best part of freediving.
A mesmerizing experience and an important milestone in your underwater journey : the freefall.
That moment in which you become negatively buoyant, and dive effortlessly into the deep… without having to fin or swim down.
As preparation for your freefall, we will introduce you to a series of exercises :
Pranayama – the practice of breath control – stretching for freediving, as well as visualization techniques, a precious tool for achieving your goals and managing your emotions.
Before jumping in the ocean you will enrich your knowledge of freediving-science, by taking a more in-depth look at Boyle’s Law and the Mammalian Dive Response.
During the water session you will practice your freefall technique and learn how to assume a streamlined body position.
Keep relaxing your body and mind, listen to your sensations to find the point of freefall… and surrender to the present moment.
Learning objectives :
-Learning and practicing freefall technique.
-Relaxing your body and mind.
-Experiencing buoyancy shifts, finding the point of freefall, adjusting your body position.
Reconnect to your body and mind, and let yourself go during this introduction to the freefall technique, an important step in your freediving journey.
DAY 6
«DEEP BLUE»
Learning objectives :
-An introduction to the monofin
-Discover exhale diving, great for depth-training
-Stay in tune with your emotions and sensations
DAY 7
«DIVE FREE »
Explore the underwater life of Villefranche-sur-mer, and learn how to apply all your aquatic skills and knowledge to your fun-dives.
Find out how to safely enjoy the ocean and everything it has to offer – from marine life to coral reefs and shipwrecks. Learn how to prepare your dives and use your technique and relaxation to explore an underwater site.
Discover No-Limits apnea : descend with a weighted sled and come back up to the surface by using a gas-filled balloon. Accompanied by your instructor, experience the effortless propulsion of No limits, one of the first freediving disciplines practiced by pioneers like Jacques Mayol.
Learning objectives :
-Consider external factors and their possible influence on your water session (check coastal conditions and weather forecasts : wind, current, visibility, water temperature, maritime traffic etc.)
-Adapt your fun-dives, always make safety your first priority.
-Respect the ocean
-Discover No Limits (accompanied by your instructor at all times)
We believe that it’s essential to cultivate your curiosity, and to remain open to new experiences.
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