Three days and three nights into breath, relaxation and the ocean — a certification at the end, 20 metres beneath you, and a community around you.
From 13,000 thb
The Freediving Level 1 Retreat at Blue Chitta, Koh Tao is a three-day certification to 20 metres, wrapped in three nights in the sea-view dorm, meals at Prana Café, yoga, breathwork and ice baths, for 13,000 thb. It starts weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays and needs no experience. Short on time? Course only is 8,500 thb.
The shape of the course, as it actually runs.
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When you hold your breath and submerge, your body activates the mammalian dive reflex — a powerful response that lets you freedive deeper and stay down longer. To reach it, your nervous system has to be relaxed. That is why this course integrates meditation, breathwork, yoga, ice baths and mindfulness. When the body is relaxed and the mind is present, freediving happens naturally.
The retreat wraps your certification in three nights of sea-view accommodation, food, evening practices and community — designed to anchor your attention and let the learning land. You wake up by the water, freedive, eat and practise with the same small group, and the relaxation that makes depth easy carries from one day into the next.
We recommend the full retreat — the whole day supports the freedive. But if it isn't in your budget, course only gives you the same certification: two theory sessions, two water sessions and two meditation and breathing sessions, for 8,500 thb. Yoga, ice baths, meals and accommodation can be added on.
Small groups and personal attention, a holistic approach with yoga and breathwork built in, a calm and supportive environment, beautiful Koh Tao freediving sites, a community rather than a queue — and a private boat for flexible training and direct access to the sites.
Anchor yourself into presence as you choose to go deeper into the present moment.
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Up to 12 metres on day two, and up to 20 metres on day three, after completing the safety and rescue requirements for certification.
The Level 1 Retreat is 13,000 thb, including three nights in the sea-view dorm, meals, yoga classes and ice bath workshops. Taking the retreat without accommodation is 10% off, and course only is 8,500 thb.
No. The course is designed for beginners with no experience, as well as ocean lovers, breathwork enthusiasts and anyone looking for a mindful retreat.
Courses run weekly, typically starting on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Just sun protection and a reusable water bottle. Everything else, including all freediving equipment, is provided.
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