Discover the underwater world in the most natural way by holding your breath. The Molchanovs Lap / Wave 1 Beginner Freediver course will take you through a fun and relaxed experience yet with a strong focus on making you a safe freediver. Everyone can access the Wave 1 course. You just need to be healthy and able to swim 200 meters. By the end of this course, through passing pool, depth, safety, and theory requirements, you will become a complete Wave 1 freediver.

In this course, you will get all the basis of freediving and will become an autonomous freediver able to explore the underwater world comfortably. You will learn how to practice freediving safely, what happens with your body when you hold your breath, how to dive more efficiently, and how to handle freediving mentally, but also any other life situation. By the end of the course, you should be able to dive safely and comfortably between 12 and 20 meters — which is the depth limit for this course — experiencing both using fins or pulling on a rope to go down. You will also learn distance disciplines in the pool, with and without fins, focusing on technique and efficiency.

As a Molchanovs Wave 2 Advanced Freediver you will extend your limits further in all disciplines (up to a depth of -30m), become more proficient in no fin techniques, and learn about the monofin technique which is fastest and most powerful way to navigate the underwater world. You will learn the history of freediving, how it all started, where, why and how we got where we are now. You will dive deeper into the physics of freediving, how it affects your body, learn about Dalton’s law and Henry’s law, and their relation to safe freediving. You will go into detail about depth and distance dives and understand the main differences and adaptations of our bodies. You will continue your breathing education and improve the Frenzel equalization maneuver with specialized drills, tips and guidance.

As you progress with your technique skillset and performance, you also work further on mental training introducing mindfulness techniques tailored to different contexts. You will also be introduced to injuries related to freediving in the middle ear, inner ear, sinuses, and lungs, learn how to prevent and treat them. Safety is also brought up to a new level with details on blackouts, decompression illness, learning how to avoid them, and mastering advanced rescue techniques.

As a Molchanovs Lap / Wave 3 Master Freediver you are already halfway on your journey to becoming an aquatic mammal. You will be able to comfortably dive up to 40 meters deep, demonstrate proper technique in all pool and depth disciplines and you will develop an understanding of advanced physiological and mental implications. In this course, you will also reflect on ancient freediving practices and how these transformed into modern freediving.

You will expand your mental toolbox by learning how to use attention deconcentration, which is a completely different mental approach to your dives. Your deep diving will benefit from advanced equalization approaches that combine the Frenzel maneuver either with the mouth-fill or reverse packing. There will be plenty of exercises available for you to master both of them over time. You will also learn how to simulate depth with Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) dives and how to prevent depth-related injuries. Packing, reverse packing, flexibility training and the according knowledge when and how to apply these techniques (and when not to!) will enable you to expand your limits while staying always safe.

The Lap / Wave 3 is a semi-professional certificate that enables you to act as an assistant instructor and equips you with the according level of knowledge and skills. It is also the last step towards joining a Molchanovs Instructor Course if your goal is to make a career out of freediving.

If you already are a certified freediver and wish to spend more time with an instructor to refine your skills, get deeper or work on some specific aspects of your dives, then freediving training and coaching sessions are what you’re looking for. You will be provided a tailor made training to suit your level and you will be coached and given feedback on dive technique and strategy, as well as providing you proper safety. Training and coaching sessions can be taken individually or as a package and you can also decide whether you prefer to share the session with other freedivers or get the full attention of the instructor just for yourself.

If you already are a certified freediver and wish to spend more time with an instructor to refine your skills, get deeper or work on some specific aspects of your dives, then freediving training and coaching sessions are what you’re looking for. You will be provided a tailor made training to suit your level and you will be coached and given feedback on dive technique and strategy, as well as providing you proper safety. Training and coaching sessions can be taken individually or as a package and you can also decide whether you prefer to share the session with other freedivers or get the full attention of the instructor just for yourself.

The AIDA Competition Safety Freediver certification by Vertical Blue Professional Safety Freediver is one of the most comprehensive safety diver training in freediving — backed by over 30 years of elite competition experience. This program aims to set the global benchmark for freediving safety and unify standards across all AIDA competitions. Designed for aspiring and experienced safety divers, the AIDA Competition Safety Freediver course allows participants to specialize in either depth, pool, or both disciplines. Upon successful completion, freedivers earn official certifications qualifying them to take part in AIDA-sanctioned events worldwide.

Specialize in safety operations for depth competitions with intensive training in real-world scenarios and advanced rescue techniques.

The course will be led by Nicolas, freediving instructor who has experience in two World Championships and several major international events (World Record Attempts, World Cups) — offering unmatched hands-on learning and real-life insights.

Whether you're a freediver, scuba diver, water sports enthusiast, parent, teacher or simply someone who wants to be prepared, DAN First Responder courses provide the knowledge and practical skills to confidently respond when every second matters.

We believe that safety extends far beyond the water. While these internationally recognized courses are built upon decades of expertise in diving medicine and emergency response, they are designed for anyone who wishes to become a more capable first responder.

Courses are delivered through realistic, hands-on scenarios and can be taken individually or combined into tailored training packages for recreational freedivers, professional instructors, safety divers, boat crews, dive centres and outdoor professionals.

You’ve swum the waters, felt the silence, and now it’s time to guide others into the depths. The Molchanovs Wave 2 Instructor course is where your freediving becomes a calling — where you learn to teach with clarity, safety, and heart. Over 10 days, your instructor trainer Nicolas will accompany you every step of the way. In this course you’ll master how to deliver both theory and water skills, manage risk, and build your teaching practice. You’ll emerge ready to lead students through their own journeys beneath the waves.

Why Molchanovs ?

Molchanovs is more than a certification system — it’s a global, growing community built by freedivers for freedivers. You’ll gain access to ever-evolving teaching materials, a training session library for all levels, and support for your development as an instructor. And best of all: you don’t need to be anchored to a dive centre. With annual membership, you’re free to lead your own courses, wherever your blue mind takes you.

You’ve guided others into the freedom of water. Now you’re ready to lead them into the deeper zones of technique and self-mastery. The Molchanovs Wave 3 Instructor upgrade course empowers you to teach expert freedivers — to guide students through mouthfill, mental depth training, FRC dives, and the full spectrum of deep teaching.

Over a minimum of 3 full immersive days, your instructor trainer Nicolas will share from his experience in depth, training, and leadership. By the end, you’ll carry both the know-how and the presence to teach Lap/Wave 3 courses with confidence.

Why Molchanovs ?

Molchanovs is more than a certification system — it’s a global, growing community built by freedivers for freedivers. You’ll gain access to ever-evolving teaching materials, a training session library for all levels, and support for your development as an instructor. And best of all: you don’t need to be anchored to a dive centre. With annual membership, you’re free to lead your own courses, wherever your blue mind takes you.

You already guide others beneath the surface. Now, you can bring your passion, your voice, and your expertise into the Molchanovs education system. The Molchanovs Instructor Crossover is your bridge — a path where you learn the Molchanovs method and step into its community as a certified instructor.

Nicolas, your instructor trainer, will lead this crossover. His experience teaching under other systems and deep immersion in Molchanovs gives him a significant perspective — he’ll walk you through both the art and structure of this system with clarity and heart.

Why cross over to Molchanovs ?

Molchanovs is more than a certification system — it’s a global, growing community built by freedivers for freedivers. You’ll gain access to ever-evolving teaching materials, a training session library for all levels, and support for your development as an instructor. And best of all: you don’t need to be anchored to a dive centre. With annual membership, you’re free to lead your own courses, wherever your blue mind takes you.

Some freedivers spend years diving the same depth without understanding what's holding them back. Others push deeper before developing the skills that make depth truly sustainable, efficient and safe.

The Blue Mind Depth & Safety Camp is an immersive week designed for certified intermediate freedivers ready to move beyond the 30-meter plateau and confidently progress toward 40–50 meters.

Rather than simply guiding depth sessions, we focus on developing complete freedivers. Through personalized coaching, video analysis, equalization workshops, breathwork, mobility training, safety exercises and practical theory, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your diving while building the confidence and skills to continue progressing long after the camp ends.

Limited to only six participants, every edition offers individual attention, a supportive learning environment and a holistic approach to performance. You'll train alongside like-minded divers under the guidance of experienced instructors, complete the optional AIDA Safety Diver certification, learn from a special guest during an exclusive masterclass, and finish the week with a friendly mini competition that puts your new knowledge into practice.

Whether your goal is to improve your equalization, refine your technique, become a safer dive buddy or finally reach the next depth milestone, this camp is designed to help you progress with confidence, purpose and enjoyment.