A freediver in clear blue water

Intro to Freediving

The fundamentals — breath, relaxation, equalisation — at your own pace, with the door to Level 1 left open.

From 4,500 thb

Format
Theory afternoon, then a morning in the ocean
Runs
Weekly, Wednesdays and Fridays
Experience needed
None — designed for complete beginners
Group size
Small group, professional instructors

In short

Intro to Freediving is Blue Chitta's beginner freediving course in Koh Tao. It covers breathing and relaxation, equalisation, safety and breath-hold, with a theory afternoon followed by a next-morning meditation and ocean session. It costs 4,500 thb, typically runs on Wednesdays and Fridays, needs no experience, and continues into Level 1 certification.

How the time is spent.

The shape of the course, as it actually runs.

  1. Day 1 — introduction and fundamentals

    • 12:30–15:30 — Theory session
    • 16:00–17:30 — Ice bath (optional)
  2. Day 2 — ocean experience

    • 08:00–08:50 — Meditation and breathing
    • 09:00–12:30 — Freediving water session
    • 12:30 — Optional brunch at Prana Café

What's included.

Everything below is part of the price. Anything that isn't, we list separately.

  • Theory session
  • Meditation and breathing session
  • Freediving water session
  • Small group training
  • Professional instructors

What you'll learn

Basic freediving techniques, breathing and relaxation methods, equalisation fundamentals, safety procedures, breath-hold practice, and an introduction to depth freediving. The course is designed for complete beginners — no prior experience is required.

Calm, not competition

This is a course about feeling comfortable and confident in the ocean, at your own pace. Small groups and professional instructors mean the session moves at the speed of the people in it, not a syllabus.

A freediver descending the training line

Who it's for

Beginners curious about freediving, ocean lovers, travellers visiting Koh Tao, yoga and breathwork practitioners, and anyone considering Level 1 certification.

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How much is Intro to Freediving in Koh Tao?

4,500 thb. A second day is 4,000 thb, and you can add an ice bath and brunch for 800 thb or a night's stay for 800 thb.

When does the Intro course run?

It typically runs weekly, on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Do I need any experience?

No. The course is designed for complete beginners — no prior experience is required.

Can I continue to a certification afterwards?

Yes. Intro to Freediving leads directly into the Level 1 course, and from there the Freediving Retreat and the Level 2 Freediver course.

What should I bring?

Just sun protection and a reusable water bottle. Everything else, including all freediving equipment, is provided.

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