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After checking a couple of options, locations and schools in Bali for my beginner freediving course I ended up with Yoshua from OUSIA Freediving Academy in lovely Pemuteran. It turned out to be a amazing choice and it was worth every penny of the already very reasonable priced AIDA level 2 course.
Freediving is becoming very popular and there are many options available. Maybe some people aim for a quick fix and some dope pictures. There is nothing wrong with that, but I was aiming for a more spiritual experience in this bizar mind mastering sport. Yoshua was like a Mister Miyagi to me. The links between this sport and everyday life challenges are just insane. Yoshua has excellent communication skills, replies fast, remains calm, is patient ( i am a very enthousiast and expressive person), he has a good sense of humor, is interested in who you actually are and why you want to do this.
His approach is based on fun within all the obvious safety limits. We said that allot to each other “let’s have some fun”. I really liked that and it got rid of most of my natural nervous moments. Freediving is no joke, so relaxation and a calm mind are key. He got me in that state most of the times, which was dope. The pushiness and the drive for performance that could be linked with this sport get thrown out of the window and replaced with enjoyment, a good understanding of how your body works, a slow & steady learning curve and respect for the sport. It made me suck up all the info, reach all my personal goals (which i forgot while doing the course) and I get hooked.
Major bonus points.
1. This guy knows all the local spots for accommodation, restaurants, etc
2. He is very talented with his Gopro. I got some amazing pictures and we used his recordings to analyze and improve my technique; which was super helpful.
If you want a more personal experience getting your beginner certificate or expanding your skills: I would highly recommend Yoshua. - via 