Category: Freediving
Gewoon blijven ademen
Gewoon blijven ademen. Daarmee breng je je lichaam in een staat van rust. Bovendien houdt het je in leven. Het voelde dan ook tegennatuurlijk toen ik tijdens mijn eerste freediveles moest stoppen met ademen en mezelf op één ademteug via een lijn naar de bodem van de oceaan liet zakken. Of nou ja, in feite…
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…
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……
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.…
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…
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…