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FreeDiving

If you feel at ease IN the water, around water, on the water and UNDER water, if you can instantly fully relax in the water and let the water carry you

You are a Freediver!

Our philosophy

Freediving for us is about enjoyment, relaxation and acceptence of all marine life. Its a place where you can feel oneness with the ocean and with yourself.

Freediving is a healthy lifestyle that everyone can embrace.

Our evolution

Apnea Australia is Australia’s leading freediving school, devoted to the safe practice of Breath-hold diving in its various forms.

Apnea Australia was established by Erez Beatus - Former world record holder for the CNF discipline.

Apnea Australia is the fastest growing school in Australia and has the largest amount of certifications around the country. It also has the most professional instructors due to the high standards it maintains.

 

About Erez

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My greatest passion has always been the water. I’ve dedicated my life to exploring new ways of being in water and sharing my knowledge with others including swimming, diving, fishing, underwater hockey,meditation and aquatic therapies. I started Freediving when I was 8 years old while spearfishing with my brother... and began holding my breath for fun since I was 4. I constantly teach and explore new waters around the globe.”

Erez is a Certified Hydrotherapist (rehabilitation in water), Healingdance Instructor and Therapist working with individuals in the water in various techniques (watsu, waterdance, healing dance). He practices Reiki and healing. He is also a passionate photographer above and below the surface

  • Erez has been the President of F.D.I and the VP of A.I.D.A and has taught thousands of students in Australia and around the world.
  • Erez has been involved in freediving on a professional level since 1997.
  • Erez has trained with the biggest names in the freedive world:
  • 1997- Training with Pipin and being certified as an I.A.F.D instructor in his school.
  • 1998 - Establishes F.D.I and the Israeli Freediving team
  • 1998- Training with Umberto Pelizzari in Italy and being certified as an Apnea Academy Instructor.
  • 2001 - Training with Trevor Hutton and breaking the World record in CNF.
  • 2002-2005 - Training In Egypt with Lotta ericson, Bill Stromberg and other world class athletes. Certified as an A.I.D.A Instructor.
  • Erez is an international Judge with over 20 competitions.
  • Erez has competed and captained the Israeli freediving team in 6 international championships.
  • Erez has held all the Israeli national records.

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Upcoming Courses

Stage A- Melbourne(Rye)
24/02/2012 - 26/02/2012

Stage A -Sydney
25/02/2012 - 26/02/2012

Stage A- Bunbury
02/03/2012 - 04/03/2012

Stage A -Dunsborough
09/03/2012 - 11/03/2012

Stage B - Gold Coast
23/03/2012 - 25/03/2012

Stage A- Fremantle
30/03/2012 - 01/04/2012

Stage B- Karratha
06/04/2012 - 08/04/2012

Instructor Course- Brisbane
16/04/2012 - 22/04/2012

Tonga Freedive Expedition
31/07/2012 - 09/08/2012

Tonga Freedive Expedition
14/08/2012 - 23/08/2012

Tonga Freedive Expedition
28/08/2012 - 06/09/2012

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