Breathe LessLive More
Freediving courses, coaching, and ocean experiences. No heavy equipment. No noise. Just you, your breath, and the ocean.
More Than
Freediving
Welcome to Salty Minds … where overthinking feels the blue.
We’re not just a freediving school. We’re a home for people who feel more alive in the water than on land. Whether you’re a freediver, snorkeler, swimmer, scuba diver, underwater model, mermaid, ocean athlete, or simply someone whose brain refuses to have an “off” button… you’ll fit right in.
Salty Minds space was created around one simple idea: the ocean has a strange way of quieting the noise.
Freediving isn’t about holding your breath to impress people at dinner parties. It’s about discovering what happens when you stop fighting yourself. No tanks. No bubbles. No engines. Just you, a single breath, and the freedom to move through the water the way humans were always meant to.
Somewhere between the surface and the silence, something shifts.
You learn to slow down. To trust yourself. To stay calm under pressure. To let go instead of forcing things. And the funny part? Those lessons don’t stay underwater. They follow you back into everyday life.
Whether your goal is to dive deeper, improve your equalization, become a safer diver, meet like-minded salty humans, or simply escape reality for a while… you’re welcome here.
So take a deep breath and Jump in.
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Your Path Downward
Each session is adapted to your level, your pace, and how you feel in the water. Come as you are.
Special discounts for groups of 2+ — contact us on WhatsApp for details.
Trial Day
A relaxed first taste of freediving. No pressure, just curiosity and calm.
- 1 theory session
- 1 water session
- Full gear included
- Without certificate
AIDA 1
A one-day introduction for complete beginners. Build a safe, confident foundation.
- 1 theory session
- 1 confined water / pool session
- Breath-hold to 1:30, depth to 10m
- AIDA 1 international certification
- All equipment included
AIDA 2
The foundation course to become a certified freediver. Go deeper, stay longer.
- Theory, pool & open-water sessions
- Static apnea to 2:00, dynamic to 40m
- Depth dives to 20m
- Buddy & rescue techniques
- AIDA 2 international certification
- All equipment included
AIDA 3
Leveling up. Transition from a casual diver to a truly independent, technical freediver.
- Frenzel equalization, free-fall & MDR
- Training tables & pressure / lung-volume management
- Static apnea to 2:45, dynamic to 55m
- Depth dives to 24–30m & deep rescue
- Full gear & official AIDA 3 certification
AIDA 4
The elite tier. Elite skills, deep dive physics, and the gateway to becoming an instructor.
- Mouthfill equalization & FRC diving
- Advanced packing & dive-site management
- Static apnea to 3:30, dynamic to 70m
- Depth dives to 32–38m & 15m deep rescue
- Full gear & international AIDA 4 certification
Depth & Pool Training Sessions
Coached sessions to progress your depth or static
Fun Dives
Guided dives with amazing marine life, coral reefs & underwater videography. The Blue Hole, The Bells, The Canyon, Lighthouse Reef, The Islands, Eel Garden & night dives. From ~50€.
Photography / Videography Sessions
Underwater shoots with our in-house shooters
Instructor Courses
AIDA Instructor pathway with the Salty Minds team
Everyone Has
Their Reason
This isn't about pushing limits or chasing numbers. It's about being curious and building confidence in yourself, in your body, and in the environment around you.
Freedom
Discover calm and freedom unlike anything else. No noise, no equipment — just effortless movement through the water.
Mental Reset
Learn to breathe, relax under pressure, and find a different kind of focus. One that stays with you long after the dive.
Photography
Access images SCUBA cannot reach. The Blue Hole, coral caves, sea life — explored in complete silence and joy.
Becoming an Athlete
Train your body and mind. Move from curious diver to committed athlete, one session at a time.
Community
Join a naturally supportive community of people who respect the ocean, stay healthy, and grow together.
Career
Start your journey toward becoming a certified instructor. The ocean doesn't have to be a hobby — it can be your life.
Loai Dawood
In my early days I was working as a software engineer in big corporations, solving complicated real-life problems — and carrying a lifelong connection to movement and sports.
Salty Minds isn't an academy — it's a freediving space. A small club of instructors, photographers, athletes and ocean enthusiasts who share the same water, in many languages. I'm the founder, and one of many salty people who make it what it is.
Omar Anwar: AIDA was more than a freediving course, it was an experience. Learning to trust my breath, stay calm, and discover how much the mind influences every dive. من اجمل الأيام اللي عيشتها بجد 💙
Moments Beneath The Surface
Common Questions
Everything you need before you dive in.
If something's not here, just message us on WhatsApp — no pressure, no judgement.
Ask on WhatsAppThe Ocean
Is Waiting.
If you've been curious about freediving… this is your sign to try it. Come as you are. No pressure, no judgement, no expectations. Just reach out and we'll take it from there.