The term “mindfulness” used in mindfulness freediving refers to a mental state of absorption. While some of the teachings or techniques might seem similar, Mindfulness Freediving is neither related to mindfulness meditation nor does it contain any of its influence. 

Mindfulness Freediving is not meant to be a replacement to a classic meditation or yoga practice, but instead should be viewed more as complimentary to these practices. While practicing mindfulness freediving does come with its fair share of physical and mental benefits, the amount of endorphins, dopamine or adrenaline released during its practice are not going to be a quick fix to your life dilemmas. You will still have to put on your work, off the mat and out of water.

Mindfulness Freediving is not another new age breathwork method or pseudo science claiming to bring to its practitioners all kind of out of this world experiences. Nothing new has been invented here. The exercises and techniques that comprise Mindfulness Freediving have been developed and practiced by yogis for millennia and freedivers for decades. Mindfulness Freediving is just a systematization of these different techniques and exercises to create a framework for practice.

There is no chasing of longer breath holds, deeper depths, marine life or freediving certification card involved with Mindfulness Freediving. What we seek instead is a deeper understanding of ourselves so we can grow into more mindful human beings and be free in and out of water.