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Five things every first-timer should know before stepping onto the boat. Breathing exercises, equalization basics, and what Day 1 of a course actually looks like.

Used by students from Germany, France, Australia, and the UK before their first course.

What's Inside

Five short chapters. No fluff. Written specifically for people who have never freedived before.

Chapter 1

What Freediving Actually Feels Like

Not the videos. Not the extreme stuff. What a first dive in calm, warm water actually feels like for someone with zero experience.

Chapter 2

3 Breathing Exercises to Practice at Home

Simple breathing techniques you can do anywhere. Students who practice these before their course progress twice as fast in the water.

Chapter 3

Equalization Explained Simply

The most common reason people struggle on their first dive. Explained without jargon, with two things you can practice right now.

Chapter 4

What to Expect on Day 1

A walk through the first day of a freediving course in Koh Samui. What happens in theory, what the confined water session looks like, and what your first open water dive feels like.

Chapter 5

Choosing the Right Course

Discovery experience vs full beginner course. What certification gets you. How to choose based on your time in Thailand and your goals.

What Students Say After Their Course

"He takes time for each participant, accompanies you every second underwater, and gives constructive feedback. I went from nervous to 20 meters in 3 days."

Jonas, Germany

"Amazing what you can do in 2 days. I went from 12 meters to 20 meters and spotted a whale shark at Sail Rock."

Glynnis

"The patience, knowledge, passion, and kindness. He helped me overcome my fears underwater."

Dominique

This Guide Is for You If

You have always been curious about freediving but assumed it was for extreme athletes or professional divers.
You are traveling to Thailand and considering booking a course, but want to know what you are getting into first.
You are nervous about holding your breath or going underwater, and want honest answers before committing.
You want to arrive on Day 1 prepared, not starting from zero.
You are comfortable swimming in open water but have never freedived before.

The guide is free. Get it now, read it before your course, and show up knowing exactly what to expect.

Written By Your Instructor

Diego Pauel

Diego Pauel has been teaching freediving from Koh Samui since 2021. He holds instructor certification from Apnea Total and additional credentials from the Oxygen Advantage, Breatheology, International Breathwork Foundation, and Breathing Cold programs.

Every course runs with a maximum of 3 students. Emergency oxygen travels on every boat. When past students describe their experience, the word that comes up most is "safe."

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Questions About the Guide

Who is this guide for? +

Anyone thinking about trying freediving for the first time. If you have watched videos online, wondered whether you could do it, or are planning a trip to Thailand and considering a freediving course, this guide was written for you.

What does the guide cover? +

Five things every first-timer should know before their course: what freediving actually feels like, the breathing techniques you can practice at home, how equalization works in simple terms, what to expect on Day 1, and how to choose the right course for you.

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