Mouthfill : Make peace with your glottis
This exercise aims at improving the comfort and efficiency of the mouthfill equalization. It is an exercise to be done during a neutral/empty lung session
The UAE has a long history with freediving that started in 19th century with pearl diving. In fact, perl diving is at the very origin of the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi where fishermens moved their families. Nowadays perl diving is more a traditional activity practiced by locals. During summer 2021, Deep Dive Dubaï opens to the world and with an oyster shape it pays tribute to UAE perl diving heritage.
Water Temperature: 30° of fresh and non-chlorined water. 2,5mm wetsuit are provided for an optimal comfort. zero current, zero thermocline and a bottom at 60m
Visibility: clear and transparent water allowing up to 40m+ visibility : the only reason we don’t see the bottom is because
1. You are completly new to freediving, you can book a discover freediving experience : you will learn the basic skills freedivers use to extend their time underwater safely and dive on one breath to 5 meters !
2. You are aleardy a certified freediver : in that case, a “guided freediving experience” is for you ! Car, motorbikes, pool table, bathtub, sofa, chess board, a tree… You will start with a bit of line training to get confortable with this new environment and your instructor will show you the secrets of the pool.
This exercise aims at improving the comfort and efficiency of the mouthfill equalization. It is an exercise to be done during a neutral/empty lung session
Having difficulties managing contractions is perfectly normal in static apnea, and no matter what anyone says, we will never be “friends” with this unpleasant stimulus.
When you start freediving, a classic and quite normal mistake is to raise your head to look towards the bottom, towards where you are going.