Static Apnea (STA)

The Static Apnea is the first day of our Advanced Freediver Course but it is also a separate course for those who want to improve their breath holds after the Freediver Course.

Static Apnea

Learn to hold your breath longer. Static Apnea is a pure breath-hold discipline of freediving where you lie face-down on the surface of the water for as long as possible.

1 day
Minimum breath-hold of 3 minutes
Theory session followed by a confined water session

Freediving equipment and transport from St Paul’s Bay and in Mellieha
Snacks, water and pictures of the swimming pool session
Diploma and online course materials

130 €

STATIC COURSE STRUCTURE

STA Classroom

Diving Reflex
Description of the discipline and its benefits
Preparation for static apnoea
Apnea Total breathing techniques
Respiratory exercises
Mind relaxation techniques
Body awareness
Training routines to improve your free diving skills

STA Water Session

Proper position of the body
Relaxation methods
Demonstration of how to perform a Static
Warm-up for maximum breath-holds
Maximum breath hold attempts
Breath-holds of 3 minutes minimum
Practice of safety procedures

WHO IS THE STATIC FOR?

The Static Apnea course is designed for students ready to challenge their minds and discover how long they can hold their breath underwater.

You have to be certified as an Apnea Total Freediver (a similar certification level from other freediving organizations is also accepted) in order to join this course.

Get in touch with us for more information.

WHAT WILL YOU ACHIEVE DURING A STATIC?

Thanks to relaxation and breathing techniques unique to Apnea Total, we will introduce you safely to your real potential, you will have a better understanding of your mind and body and will be surprised how easy it is to hold your breath for more than 3 minutes.

The Apnea Static course will benefit your free diving since not only will you be able to free dive longer but you will do so in a more relaxed and confident way.

STA COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Static course only takes a day and is divided into a theory session and a water session.

During this course, you will learn everything there is to know about Static Apnea: how to get ready, how to position yourself, how to act, how to relax your body and more importantly your mind; you will practice several exercises to get used to the new sensations, you will learn the unique breathing and relaxing techniques developed by Apnea Total and we will teach you how to train so you can continue your freediving training.

You will discover what happens to your body when you hold your breath; and how your own body, automatically and naturally, helps you consume less oxygen. Your breath-hold skills will be tested to their limits and you will realize that doing a maximum performance in this discipline is mainly a mental effort.

Our Static course is the first day of the Apnea Total Advanced Freediver Course so at the end of the course you have the option to keep on training to become a certified Advanced Freediver in just 2 more days.

If you prefer not to do the Advanced Freediver course, you will receive a Diploma upon completion of the Static Apnea course.

FAQ Static Apnea

How long can you hold your breath?

You might be surprised to learn you can hold your breath longer in the water than on land. The mammalian dive reflex, triggered when the face is under the water, set a series of physiological adjustments in the body. Among them the heart rate that slows down to conserve energy and oxygen.

Breath holding sounds simple but Static Apnea is one of the most technical disciplines in breath hold diving. Useless to say competitors in static apnoea have developed specific breathing training techniques, including breathing exercises, stretching and meditative methods to control the CO2 and O2 levels in their blood as well as to expand their lungs volume.

World records for Static Apnea:

Record holder Stephane Mifsud, 11:35min in 2009
World champion Natalia Molchanova, 9:02min in 2013

Prerequisites for the STATIC

I am already a certified free diver, can I join your Static Apnea Course?

Tell me more about the STATIC: When and how long?

The Static Apnea course can be done independently or as part of our Advanced Freediver Course. In order to continue your freediving education and be certified as an Advanced Freediver, 2 more days are needed upon completion of the Static.

The Static is composed of a classroom session and a confined water session that take place the same day. Our schedule is determined by the bookings we receive so we run the Static Course whenever a freediver is interested (depending on availability).

We include the freediving gear needed for the in-water practice, water to stay hydrated, snacks as well as pictures of the pool training. Course materials will be send to you by e-mail. Transport can also be included if you stay in Saint Paul's Bay.

Do I need equipment for your Static Apnea Course?

How can I book a Static Apnea Course?