6 Day Retreat
Freediving Week Montenegro
Dates:
Course 1 | 14. - 21. September 2024 |
Course 2 | 22. - 29. September 2024 |
* learn freediving through an approach that focuses on sensation and feeling rather than numbers and performance *
* breathe calmly on the surface to then pause and descend into the blue *
* be part of an unforgettable setting: secluded bay, breathtaking sea views, interesting people, incredible sunsets, crystal clear water, nourishing food *
Day Structure
We start each day with exercises on land followed by a water session. Then, we have lunch together, rest a little and before sunset do another theory or land practice. In the evening, there is the option to watch the sunset, then have dinner together and wind down the day.
(more infos on faq below)
LOCATION
Montenegro, Lustica Peninsula. The dive spot where we are based is a small village called Veslo.
There, we have swimming access to over 40m depth, the coastline is characterized by high cliffs with beautiful blue caves nearby and a lot to explore.
How to get there: by car or through three airports (Tivat, Podgorica, Dubrovnik) all with direct flights from most European cities. From Berlin there are 4 weekly flights to Tivat (Easyjet & Eurowings) and 3 to Podgorica (Ryanair)
- Tivat is the closest airport from our location (25 min by car, 25€ taxi to dive spot)
- Podgorica (2,5h drive to divespot, 80€ taxi)
- Dubrovnik over the Croatian border (2,5h drive, 90€ taxi) there is also a bus option from Dubrovnik, contact us for details.
Freediving Approach
*Experience being comfortable and feel at home in and under water*
The freediving experience is based on three important aspects: playing, learning, and exploration.
The foundation of freediving in my view is to be comfortable in the water. In the courses we approach this through having fun, being playful, and taking some time to actively look for what we like, while being available and open to the water habitat. Through this foundation you gain direct experience of calmness and weightlessness in the water. From my experience this is the base to building trust, motivation, and relaxation in the water.
The next aspect involves learning. It includes freediving theory: physiology, physics, efficient swimming technique, equipment, safety, and rescue. The theory is not a dry powerpoint presentation but based on our actual experience in the water.
The third step is about exploring the water, challenging ourselves, confronting fear, and being courageous. With the foundation of being comfortable in the water and having gained knowledge, what was thought as hard, scary, or even impossible can become easy and effortless.
All courses include personalized coaching for beginners and experienced freedivers.
PRICE & ACCOMMODATION
6 Day, 7 night Experience
- Shared Seaspace Dorm Room: 1.350€ pp summer offer 10% OFF: new price 1.215 €- Private Luxury room with King Size bed (single occupancy) 1.750€ pp fully booked- Private Luxury room (double occupancy) 1.550€ pp
for accommodation pictures click here
including:
- 5 full water days & 1 excursion day exploring hidden gems of the Lustica Peninsula
- breathing, movement and attention practices on land
- use of Facility and Freediving Gear (Wetsuit, Fins, Mask, Snorkel, Weight Belt)
- Accommodation at the SeaSpace house, directly located at the dive base, right next to the sea, you can literally hear the waves from your bed.
- Nourishing meals prepared by our professional Chef Kesh, cooked with fresh local ingredients according to your alimentary preferences
- extensive online breathing and breathholding material to start practicing before your arrival
not including:
- travel (transportation from Airport can be arranged on request)
- restaurant meals (on excursion day)
To book your spot, transfer a 400€ deposit (non-refundable) through Bank transfer (IBAN), Revolut or PayPal.
Any further questions? Please feel free to add Bruno on WhatsApp and schedule a voice or video call. WhatsApp: +49 157 7044 5466
or click this Whatsapp link
or send an Email to giustozzi.bruno@gmail.com
FAQ
When should you be there? When does the course start?
The course lasts 7 nights & 6 days, the official start is on the 15th of September for Course1 and 23rd of September for Course2 (first water session) and lasts until the 20th/28th in the evening. We recommend arriving the previous day in the afternoon/evening and leaving on the day after the last day. Therefore the recommended arrival day is the 14th for Course1 and 22nd of September for Course2. But you can arrive as late as 9:00 am on the first day (for the first freediving session), you leave anytime you want.
How will you spend your days?
In a nutshell: There’s 5 days of structured course program and 1 day off where you’ll have a chance to join our excursion exploring the Lustica Peninsula, freely explore the surroundings by yourself or just stay and rest at the Seaspacehouse.
The structured days start at 8:30am, we’ll be back at SeaSpace around 12:30 pm from our freediving session and have lunch.
The afternoon program will resume at ~4:00pm.
Usual Schedule for training days:
8.30-9.00 | morning movement/ breathing practice |
9.00-10.00 | briefing and water prep |
10.30-12.30 | freediving session |
12.30-15.30 | lunch and midday break |
16.00-17.30 | workshop (freediving theory, q&a or practice session) |
18:30-19:30 | sunset ritual |
20:00 | dinner |
What will your experience be like?
You’ll live with 4-8 other people and your freediving instructors and chef in an amazing house by the sea. You’ll start your days doing breathing exercises next to the crystal clear Adriatic sea while listening to the waves. After some last stretches you’ll walk into the water for freediving classes and dives.
In the afternoon there’s theory lessons, movement/breathing sessions followed by an incredible sunset.
What will you learn?
You will learn a lot about yourself, about your body-mind and what happens to it when you hold your breath while you’re immersed in water. You’ll learn how to calm your mind to be more relaxed before a dive. Together we will do stretching and breathing techniques so you can be more comfortable holding your breath. And we learn about how your body deals with oxygen and CO2.
Will you fit in if you come on your own? Can you bring your friend/partner?
Yes, both are perfectly fine! You can either come alone or bring someone with you. The groups are small (4-7 participants) plus our teachers, so you will make friends and fit right in. Meals are communal, activities are with the other guests and there will be some time for yourself.
Meet the Team
About Vicente Mencos Rivera
Vicente is a passionate movement teacher and freediving instructor. He has a vast experience in youth education and currently teaches physical education in schools in Hamburg. He started freediving in 2020 in Montenegro and has been passionate ever since.
His teaching approach focuses on playful movement games to ignite your joyful spirit.
About Kesh Jaycee Akinsanya
Kesh is a Chef and organic farmer born and raised in Monrovia, Liberia. He learned to cook traditional Liberian, Nigerian and Lebanese cuisine from age 8-15. Also adept in Indian and Italian cooking, learned from years of living in both places.
Most importantly he cooks intuitively— paying attention to the activity/ lifestyles of the people at the table. Where available, he particularly enjoys cooking with seasonal ingredients, giving the experience of what nature provides at a certain location.
Kesh’s food focuses on gathering around a table and feeding not just the body, but emotions and spirit as well.
About Bruno Giustozzi
Bruno has been working as a freediving instructor and coach for the last years in Europe, Asia, and Central America.
Since childhood, Bruno has been drawn to water and the ocean in particular. Through freediving and in his courses, he encourages reconnecting to the water element and exploring the ocean by diving beyond the surface physically and mentally. Allowing people to experience calmness and weightlessness in the water. Acknowledging potential fear and dissolving it slowly through trusting the environment and feeling safe. Bruno is a certified Molchanovs freediving instructor.
Terms Of Service
If you need to cancel your spot
To book a spot in the Freediving Retreat Montenegro, we ask for a non-refundable deposit of 400€.
If you’re not able to attend the event that you’ve booked with a deposit, you can transfer your deposit to a future Retreat within 12 months from your reschedule without any fee as long as you give us at least 8 weeks notice. The price of the service you will take in the future will adjust accordingly. Prices are subject to change. To reschedule, contact us!
If we need to postpone an Event
In the case that we need to postpone a Retreat due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control we will offer dates for you to join us in the future. Alternatively, we can hold your deposit or payment for whenever you can join us in the future. If you are not able to make any future dates then you will be entitled to a full refund.
Furthermore, we reserve the right to cancel an event if the minimum number of bookings cannot be met (4 guests per freediving retreat, unless stated otherwise). Should this happen you can then either choose to accept an alternate freediving retreat or a total refund.
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