Beginner freediving
Learn relaxation, breathing preparation, equalisation, efficient movement and the essential safety principles used from your first session.
View beginner courses →Freediving education & training
One breath.
A calmer, deeper you.
Build confidence, technique and safe habits through structured freediving courses, practical education and training tools created for every stage of your journey.
Meet your instructor
Freediving knowledge built from real experience.
Apnea Zone is led by Bassel Ounah, a freediving instructor-trainer and author of Freediving Fundamental Guide: The Freediver’s Ultimate Handbook. The goal is simple: explain the science clearly, develop technique progressively and place safety at the centre of every session.
Training for every level
Choose your next step.
Start with strong foundations, improve your technique or build a more structured approach to breath-hold training.
Advanced development
Refine technique, identify limiting factors and develop a progressive training plan for calmer, more consistent performance.
Explore advanced training →Certification pathways
Progress through recognised freediving education with theory, confined-water practice, open-water skills and supervised assessment.
Ask about certification →Safety is a skill
Train with patience, awareness and a capable buddy.
Freediving progress is never built by forcing. Good coaching helps you understand your signals, improve technique gradually and practise within a clear safety system.
Read the buddy-system guideNever alone in waterUse direct, attentive supervision from a trained buddy.
No hyperventilationPrepare calmly and respect the body’s protective signals.
Progress graduallyTechnique and consistency come before depth or time.
Learn recovery skillsPractise supervision, surface protocol and recovery breathing.
How it works
From first question to confident practice.
Tell us your goal
Share your experience, availability and what you want to improve.
Choose your pathway
We help you select the right starting point instead of guessing.
Learn and practise
Build theory, relaxation, equalisation, movement and safety skills.
Progress with purpose
Continue with structured sessions, the book and personalised app training.
Continue between sessions
One learning system.
Two powerful tools.
Use the book to understand the principles and the app to turn those principles into consistent dry training.
Complete audiobook
Freediving Fundamental Guide
A 9-hour 11-minute guide covering equalisation, CO₂ tolerance, physiology, safety, training design and the mental skills behind calmer dives.
- Beginner-to-advanced progression
- Professionally narrated by Andy Robert
- Free 90-second sample
Train between dives
Freedive CO₂:
Apnea Trainer
Personalised breath-hold sessions based on your current ability, with adaptive CO₂ tables, voice cues and progress tracking.
- Guided maximum-hold test
- AI-assisted CO₂ tables
- Adjustable difficulty and reminders
- Training history and personal bests
Dry training only unless appropriately supervised. Never practise breath-holding alone in water and never hyperventilate.
Get it on Google Play ↗Free practical guidance
Learn the fundamentals.
Clear introductions to the subjects freedivers ask about most, each with a practical and safety-focused next step.
START HERE
Beginner’s guide to freediving
Disciplines, equipment, first-course skills and safety principles.
TECHNIQUEFreediving equalisation
Frenzel, Valsalva, pressure changes and why forcing is never the answer.
PHYSIOLOGYCO₂ tolerance
Understand the urge to breathe and train it responsibly.
SAFETYThe buddy system
Supervision, recovery breathing and why water training is never solo.
READING PATHBest freediving books
Compare leading titles and choose the right next book.
LISTEN90-second audiobook sample
Hear the professional narration before choosing the complete guide.
Independent feedback
Confidence from real divers.
“An unforgettable experience with excellent visibility and a team that made the day special.”
“Captain Bassel helped me push myself and improve both my dive time and depth.”
“A friendly, supportive team that guides you clearly towards your goal.”
Freediving FAQ
Questions before you begin.
Can a complete beginner join?
Yes. Beginner training starts with foundational theory, relaxation, breathing preparation, equalisation, movement and supervised safety skills.
How do I choose the right course?
Tell us your current experience and goal on WhatsApp. We will recommend the most suitable starting point without pushing you into a level that is not appropriate.
Can I practise breath-holding alone?
Never practise breath-holding alone in water. Water sessions require an attentive, capable buddy and appropriate supervision. The mobile app’s independent sessions are intended for dry training.
How can I continue learning between sessions?
Use the audiobook for comprehensive theory, the free guides for focused topics and Freedive CO₂: Apnea Trainer for structured dry breath-hold practice.
How do I book or ask a question?
Message Apnea Zone on WhatsApp with your experience, goal and preferred dates. You will receive a personal reply.
Your next breath starts here
Train smarter. Dive calmer.
Tell us where you are in your freediving journey, and we will help you choose the most useful next step.