BREATHE EASY
As I slip into the water, I take my final breath before starting my journey into the deep. Time stops. It’s just me and the ocean, nothing else matters. Sensations in my body urge my lungs to take a breath, but I convince my mind that I still have a lot of air left and down I go. I enter a meditative state, where I can only hear my heartbeat – the ocean’s healing vibes echoing in the deepest part of my soul. The exhilarating feeling of simultaneous discomfort and peace keeps me going beyond my comfort zone. When I am ready, I turn around and reach for the surface. Once out of the water, I take that first full breath of air and feel reborn.
What is freediving?
Freediving is one of the oldest forms of diving – practised for
