Tide & Breath

Breath Control & Freediving Skills for Ocean Swimmers

Tide & Breath is a 3-hour introduction to freediving techniques designed specifically for ocean swimmers. This session isn’t about depth - it’s about breath control, relaxation, and learning how to stay calm and efficient in challenging ocean conditions.

If you love the ocean but feel breathless after duck dives, tense in rough conditions, or are curious about breath-holding in a safe, structured way, this session is for you.

Session Outline

Theory: Freediving Skills for Ocean Swimming

  • The mammalian dive reflex: cold water response and benefits for ocean swimming

  • Stress, relaxation and heart-rate control

  • CO₂ vs O₂ and breath-holding

Breathwork, Lung Stretching & Mindfulness

  • Breathing mechanics (belly, ribs, chest)

  • Gentle lung and chest flexibility stretches

  • Guided dry breath-holds & recovery breathing

Pool Session

  • Static breath-holding

  • High CO₂ swimming drills

  • Breath-control and efficiency-based drills

Price: $160 per person
Location: UNSW Aquatic Centre, Kensington

Requirements: Aged 14+ & able to swim at least 200m continuously unassisted

Suitable for:

  • Ocean swimmers

  • Triathletes and endurance swimmers

  • Anyone curious about breathwork and freediving skills for ocean swimming

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