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One breath, no tank. Notes from the Freedive Gili Air team on learning, training and travelling to freedive in Indonesia.
7 Nov 2026
Beyond Frenzel: hands-free, mouthfill and reverse packing
Once Frenzel works, ears can still stop you deeper. Here is what hands-free equalisation (BTV), the mouthfill and reverse packing really are, when freedivers use them, and how to train them safely.
5 Nov 2026
When is the best time to freedive on Gili Air?
The water is about 28°C all year, so you can freedive on Gili Air in any month. What changes is the surface, the visibility and the crowds. Here is how to choose your dates.
5 Nov 2026
Is freediving for me? An honest answer
Not sporty, average swimmer, sore ears on the plane, a little scared of depth? Here is who can really learn freediving, what you need, and the few cases where we will tell you to wait.
5 Nov 2026
Your first freediving trial on Gili Air, step by step
Half a day, no tank, no experience needed. Here is exactly what happens during a Freediving Trial on Gili Air, from the first breathing exercise to your first descent in the blue.
5 Nov 2026
Ears and freediving: why Frenzel changes everything
For most beginners, ears stop them long before breath does. Here is why the Valsalva you learned on planes struggles head-down, how the Frenzel technique works, and a simple drill to practise on land.
5 Nov 2026
Freediving on Gili Air: the complete guide
Warm water, a training line five minutes from the beach and a pool for the first breaths. Everything you need to know about freediving on Gili Air: courses, depths, prices and how to start.
5 Nov 2026
Freediving in Indonesia: where to go, and for whom
Indonesia has more coastline than almost any country on earth, and several great places to freedive. Here is an honest comparison of the main spots, and why the Gilis suit learners so well.
5 Nov 2026
Freediving safety: why you never dive alone
Freediving is a calm sport with one non-negotiable rule: never alone. Here is why, how the buddy system works on the line, and the few habits that keep freediving safe.
5 Nov 2026
A freediving training week on Gili Air
Already certified? The fastest progress comes from short sessions on consecutive days, not one heroic dive a month. Here is how to build a training week on Gili Air, with a sample plan and 2026 prices.
5 Nov 2026
Freediving or scuba diving: which one is for you?
One breath and silence, or an hour underwater with a tank? We teach both on Gili Air, so here is an honest comparison of how they feel, what they cost, and how to choose.
5 Nov 2026
Freediving with turtles on Gili Air
On one breath and in total silence, you can meet the turtles of Gili Air at their level instead of watching them from the surface. Where to find them, and how to approach them the right way.