Why Freediving Is Not True Meditation (But It Can Help To Reach It) Meditation is a practice that has been revered for centuries as a mean to cultivate inner peace, mindfulness, and spiritual growth. However, while today many activities may share certain aspects with meditation, not all practices can be classified as true meditation. In […]
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The Dangers Of Breathwork (How To Avoid Losing Your Life Over A Breath-Hold) So you have been told or heard that breathwork can help you deal with stress, improve your general well-being or calm your mind. Or maybe you are just out there looking to learn breathwork as a way to improve your meditation practice.
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The Story Of Mindfulness Freediving (The beginning of a new teaching) After 8 years of teaching yoga internationally and after going through a short-lived existential crisis, I took a break from teaching yoga mid-2017 to study freediving more seriously. Under the guidance of three elite freedivers, I completed all my freediving courses with AIDA in
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The Truth Behind Swimming And Freediving With Whales In Mauritius Disclaimer: The author of this article has never swam or freedived with whales in Mauritius and has taken a strong position against its practice. The Current Situation. Freediving, an exhilarating and awe-inspiring activity, allows us to explore the ocean’s wonders and connect with marine life in
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From Pranayama To Breathwork (Fainting YOur Way To Mindfulness) I remember 10 years ago when I started teaching pranayama-only classes at the yoga retreats I used to work at, the reception was pretty mixed. Most of the time I had only 1 or 2 students joining in to learn these powerful breathing and breath holding
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Beyond The Veil (Learning The Hands Free Equalization Technique) Beance Tubaire Volontaire (BTV), french for Voluntary Tubal Opening (VTO) is a middle ear equalization technique considered the holy grail of equalization techniques. Commonly known as hands free equalization, it involves equalizing the ears without having to pinch the nose by voluntarily opening the Eustachian tube.
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The Evolution Of Yoga (From Essence to Cultural Appropriation) Yoga, a practice with roots in ancient Indian philosophy with a rich history dating back thousands of years, has gained immense popularity worldwide and undergone significant changes throughout its long history. The origins of yoga can be traced to the ancient Upanishads and the Yoga Sutras
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Neoprene Wetsuits and Environmental Advocacy (A Splash of Hypocrisy in the Pursuit of Sustainability) In the enchanting realm of underwater exploration, freedivers are often enthusiastic ambassadors of sustainability and environmental issues. Their passionate pleas for marine conservation resonate deeply with ocean and environmental enthusiasts. So, while freedivers claim to be guardians of the oceans, their
DEEP DIVE INTO THE SHALLOW END (WHY FREEDIVING INFLUENCERS SINK AS TEACHERS) Disclaimer: This blog post does not reflect the expertise or opinions of all freediving influencers. A few influencers may indeed be knowledgeable and experienced teachers. Behold Of The Instagram Freediving Instructor Freediving, the art of exploring the depths of the ocean with a
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