Surfing and Freediving: Finding Calm in the Chaos

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In this blog post, our contributor shares his experience with surfing on big waves prior to taking a PFI Freediver course. He revisits the waves one year later and discusses how freediving has made a positive impact on his surfing. Read on to learn more!
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Freediving At Any Age: Interviews with Competitive Freedivers Over the Age of 50

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Is it too late to start freediving? Read perspectives on aging and freediving from four competitive freedivers over the age of 50.
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Looking to Boost Your Mermaiding Resume? Consider Taking a Freediving Course!

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Learn the essential skills and knowledge that aspiring professional mermaids should have can be found in a PFI freediving course.
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Pacing Like Prince: Wisdom and Freediving

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As a freediving instructor I look at sports psychology and training methods to understanding the relevant pacing in freedive training. - Owen Costello
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Freediving through the lens of PFI Brand Ambassador Jason Washington

Freediving through the lens of PFI Brand Ambassador Jason Washington

Freediver and professional underwater photographer, Jason Washington - takes us through the ins and outs of underwater photography.
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Our Mermaid and Stuntwoman : Rachel Novak

We catch up with PFI Brand Ambassador Rachel Novak to chat about freediving, mermaiding, stunt work, sailing and so much more! Rachel shows us the competitive side of Mermaiding and what it takes to do underwater stunt work
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New PFI Freediving Ambassadors

We are happy to announce our PFI Ambassadors for 2023! Welcome to the Performance Freediving Tribe!
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Can the Mammalian Dive Reflex Help Control Anxiety?

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In the last sixty years or so, it has become known that freedivers, those who hold their breath to dive deep under the water’s surface, benefit from the Mammalian Dive Reflex (MDR) in several ways. But can that same reflex help control anxiety? Let’s take a deeper look at the MDR, what causes it, and how it can help in anxiety and panic attacks.
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How Freediving can be utilized in High Stress environments and Jobs

Freediving is known to be a sport that requires both relaxation and mental toughness. What may often be overlooked is the ability to use the skills we learned during our courses, in our everyday lives. We spoke to two freedivers in high stress jobs and asked them how they use their freediving skills in everyday life.
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One Breath: The Mental and Physical Possibilities

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In this article, learn how formal freediving training can open up a new way to experience the ocean and marine life. "Our advice for anyone who even has the slightest interest in freediving: Do it! It may seem scary and impossible, but with the right techniques and safety measures, you will surprise yourself with how far you can go!" Read the full story below! 
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Pranayama Life and Freediving

Pranayama, Life, and Freediving

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The way you breathe has a large effect on your body and mind. In this article we explore the ways your breathing and your brain work together. How mindfulness can be practiced in everyday life and how it can impact your mental health for the better.
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Vertical Blue and Two National Records

Vertical Blue and TWO National Records

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to compete in a freediving competition? Talya Semrad and Lance Lee Davis are sharing their experience in competing in the Vertical Blue Freediving competition at the Blue Hole in the Bahamas. While they both scored a National Records, they also share lessons they learned along the way.
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