Author: basmens
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Catharsis
A few months ago, I encountered the word ‘Catharsis’. Not only a pretty word, but one with a fantastic meaning. A formal word originating in ancient Greece, it describes the release of strong emotions. Conscious connected breathing can serve as a powerful tool for catharsis by leveraging the breath to release strong emotions that are…
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Book: The Wim Hof Method
My perspective on this read. Experience and expectations At least six years ago, I read a Dutch book by Wim Hof and Koen de Jong called “Koud Kunstje”, which can be loosely translated to “A Cool Walk in the Park.” It was a while ago, and it got me into finishing showers with cold water……
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Garmin Descent G1 review
On the 15th of September ’23, I made a short Instagram post about the Garmin Descent G1. Now, for a more extended review. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been exchanging emails with a Garmin representative. I had some freedive-specific questions/feedback and wanted to further discover how to properly use this watch to our advantage.…
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Why I freedive
Why do I freedive? Interesting question. I wrote some, added, changed, deleted and in the end wrote it like this: The actual breath-hold is the reward. This relative short period is like meditating on steroids. Everything there is, is awareness. I feel my weightless body and observe my mind. I let go. I am. With…
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Raison d’être
Breathwork and freediving are two practices that have given me so much. Both involve a focus on the breath and can offer numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits. This is why I decided to start a website dedicated to these practices. Freediving is a form of underwater diving where divers rely on their ability to…