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What is Freediving

Dive into the world of freediving: the discipline that connects you to the ocean with just one breath.

Freediving

The freedom to explore the ocean with a single breath

Freediving is the practice of diving underwater holding your breath. Unlike scuba diving, in freediving you depend entirely on your body and your mind.

It's a discipline that combines sport, meditation and connection with the sea. It's not just about depth or time — it's about knowing yourself in an environment where silence is absolute.

In Gran Canaria, conditions are ideal for freediving all year round: crystal clear waters, pleasant temperatures and rich marine life.

Apneísta sumergiéndose en el océano
The 3 Pillars

It all starts with the basics

Breathing

Diaphragmatic breathing techniques and preparation to maximise lung capacity and optimise oxygen use during the dive.

Relaxation

Relaxation is the key to freediving. Learning to calm the mind and body reduces oxygen consumption and enables longer, safer dives.

Technique

From the correct kick to ear equalisation, the right technique makes every movement efficient and every metre of depth safe.

Disciplines

Three ways to explore freediving

Apnea Estática en piscina

Static

Holding your breath in a static position on the water surface. It's the foundation of freediving and the starting point to understand your body and your limits.

Apnea Dinámica en piscina

Dynamic

Covering the longest possible horizontal distance underwater. Practised in the pool with or without fins, it trains movement efficiency.

Apnea en Profundidad en el mar

Depth

Vertical descent in the open sea. It's the most iconic freediving discipline, where equalisation technique and relaxation are essential.

Benefits

More than a sport

Stress reduction

Breathing techniques and immersion activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing anxiety and stress.

Lung capacity

Breathing training significantly improves your lung capacity and oxygen use efficiency.

Ocean connection

Experiencing the sea without bubble noise, in total silence, creates a deep connection with the marine environment.

Confidence

Surpassing your limits underwater builds a confidence that transfers to every part of your life.

Community

Freediving is always practised in pairs or groups. It's a sport that creates strong bonds between its practitioners.

Cardiovascular health

Freediving activates the mammalian dive reflex, improving bradycardia and cardiovascular efficiency.

Safety

Safety first

Freediving is a safe sport when practised with proper training and respect for protocols. At Subzone, safety is the fundamental pillar of everything we do.

  • Never practise freediving alone
  • Training with certified instructors
  • Safety protocol for every session
  • Rescue techniques for every student
  • Safety gear always available
  • Gradual, supervised progression
100%

of our sessions include safety protocol and certified instructor supervision

Start Here

How to start in Gran Canaria

Two options to take your first step into freediving

80€ / persona

Apnea Experience

Your first taste of freediving. A 3-hour session where you'll discover the fundamentals of breathing and relaxation and do your first guided sea dive. No prior experience required.

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360€ / persona

Level 1 Course

The complete freediving course that gives you the foundation to practise autonomously and safely. Includes theory, pool and open water. Certification upon successful completion.

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Philosophy

"No Limits" isn't just our name. It's how we understand freediving.

At Subzone we believe every person has limitless potential. We don't measure success in metres or minutes, but in the connection you build with yourself and with the ocean. Every dive is an inner journey.

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