Breath-Hold Workshop for Surfers
Bali Beatings
Wipe-outs and hold downs are feared for good reasons, but sometimes for the wrong ones. In this workshop you will gain vital knowledge about what happens when you are forced into a breath hold, and how you can systematically train for this extreme situation.
Freediving and Surfing are such vastly different activities that standard freedive-training cannot be applied to the surfing situation. For this workshop we have modified the latest forms of high-performance breath-hold training to the needs of professional surfers!
Now you can also benefit from this latest development and learn everything about the Bali Beatings Training Method.
The Bali Beatings Session – Breath-Hold Workshop for Surfers is the result of a collaboration of Bali-based AIDA Freedive Instructor Trainer and keen longboard surfer Oli Christen with former longboard-pro TJ Atwood from Maui.
You will learn how to train your high-performance breath-hold capacity like a professional surfer. You will also get a in-depth understanding of what happens in your body when you are forced into a breath-hold – and how you train systematically for this extreme situation.
These advanced breath-hold training methods were developed for and with pro-surfer:
Level 1: Introduction, basic training method
Level 2: Review of your personal training, introduction to hi-impact training forms
The Workshops we offer are suitable for surfers of all levels – from beginner to professional: At the core of both levels is to learn how to design your own training forms and adjust their intensity to your personal needs!
This is what you will learn:
Breath Hold Training – You learn how to create your personal training schedule for longer breath holds in rough conditions. Great results will show within one week of training!
Knowledge Development – Learn what happens in your body when you stop breathing, learn to read the signals and make correct judgements.
Schedule & Location
Breath-Hold Workshops are scheduled on demand on our premises on Gili Air, Indonesia. You can also check the Freedive Calendar for already scheduled workshops near you.
For groups or private coaching in Bali and Lombok: Breath-Hold Workshops can be organized in almost any location that has a pool and a lot of shade for dry-workouts.
Pro-teams and other interested groups (worldwide): please contact us for long-term schedule and customized offers.
Get in touch with us and we will make your Bali Beatings Session happen!
Hawaiian Pro-Surfcoach Nick Fowler (on the right) with Oli Christen, Freedive Instructor Trainer and co-designer of the “Bali Beatings”
Learn the Basics in an evening Workshop
The Evening Edition
Freedive Instructor Trainer Oli Christen will introduce you to the wisdom of breath-hold training for surfers. In the evening-workshop you learn what happens in your body and your mind when you stop breathing – and why this is not so much a problem as you might think it is! You will then move on to design your personal training towards a strong and confident breath-hold in extreme situations. This tailor-made approach makes the evening-workshop suitable for surfers of all levels!
You can book this 2h evening Workshop for your surf camp, yoga studio or private residence (see special pricing below).
Pricing and Payment Information
One full-length workshop takes 3-4 hours, depending on the group size.
On Gili Air (at the Freedive Flow Shop): IDR 1.600.000 per person, min. 2 surfers, incl. nose clip
Everywhere else: IDR 1.600.000, min 5 surfers, including nose clip
Private Coaching: please get in touch with us!
Evening Workshop: IDR 900.000 per person, min. 5 surfers
Enquire about available dates and locations.
Payments in cash (IDR, or USD at daily exchange rate), credit card or Paypal (3.5% surcharge applies). A deposit of 50% applies to confirm your booking.