Well, yes and no. Let me explain…

Yes, because the benefits of apnea, breath, movement, nature, and connection with ourselves and with our environment far exceed just being able to hit a certain depth. Personal transformation is achievable and for those interested, you can read My Story. In order to dive in comfort we must be able to free ourselves from physical pain, and emotional/mental instability like fear, doubt, depression, and anxiety. Yoga is a comprehensive system to do just that: to balance our whole being. In this way, we learn to live and dive in freedom from dukha, or suffering. In the 'Freediver Plus' Course learn to freedive in a week-long freediving and yoga integration course. Achieve new depths in the sea and in yourself.

No, because available to anyone anytime is high-quality freediving education and coaching through the Performance Freediving International education system. The PFI Freediver Course is perfect or anyone looking to improve their underwater confidence, and competence while exploring underwater potential. For certified divers looking to improve, consider a group or private coaching session. For anyone wishing just to be safer in the water, the PFI Safe Buddy is just right for you.

The way to get the most out of these videos, and really transform your thoracic flexibility, is practice. But practice is boring if it is monotonous which is why all 9 classes in this series are in order of difficulty/flexibility level. That way, you always have something that can keep your body guessing, and your mind engaged, wanting to come back