Water has been held sacred across traditions and throughout millennia. Freediving is the most powerful practice of sustainable transformation that exists. We focus on the aspects of Freediving that transform, heal, and bring joy. It just so happens that this is also the key to the success of our students.Come see what makes us different.
This is the key that unlocks the deeper possibilities of Freediving, giving you tools not only for deep diving, but for peace under pressure in all areas of your life.
Unlock your new superpower. This is your initiation to the deep. You'll surprise yourself (but not us) with what you're capable of.20m dives
1:30 breath holdAll easier than you think.
Your next steps towards mastery. Refine your techniques to perfection, including EQ, allowing you to dive deeper and stay longer. Focus is on comfort at depth.30m
2:30 breath holdTurtles might start charging you rent.
For the curious explorer.
1/2 day (depth) or 1 full day (depth and pool). Get the basics: everything you need to know to awaken the aquatic ape within.10mWant to continue on to Wave 1? We'll deduct the cost of your discovery from the course.
Coaching & fun dives for 50usd/session or 225usd for 5 sessions
Autonomous training (Wave 2 minimum or equivalent) - 25/session or 100usd for 5 sessions
Monthly training rates available
Animas refers to the living souls we all carry. It's our name because water is the ultimate medium for transformation, and for direct contact with your own inner wisdom.We view the ocean as Muse, Mirror, and Medicine.Our unique approach integrates knowledge and wisdom from across the globe and through time, giving you the comfort not just to visit the deep, but to feel at home there.Breath and Vagal mastery
Equalization made easy
Practices of Presence
Cultivation of coherence
We're deeply passionate about the deep, and about our students' success.
"I took a two day, level 1 freediving course with John and it was an incredible experience. The information was delivered in a way and a sequence that could be easily assimilated and built upon. There was a good balance of theory and practice and gentle reminders of what we learned during practice. I was experiencing a lot of resistance within myself during the course making it hard to do the proper breathing. John created a safe space to express what I needed and move through this to breathe and finally dive. He helped a lot with my trouble equalizing too. I really appreciated John’s patience and expertise with me who was probably a challenging client! Overall an excellent experience."
"Awesome location and John’s a top coach. I’ve been snorkeling deep (20–25m) for years and thought this course would be basic when I started on day one, but I was wrong. Some of the things I learned honestly blew my mind, and I still use them in my daily practice today even when not freediving. Turns out I was doing a few things that were actually risky. Now I dive safer, longer, and with way more confidence. Ended up finding the course super interesting. Highly recommend it!"
"I recently had the pleasure of being coached by John in expanding the depths and awareness in my freediving journey. From the moment he introduced himself to the time on the line, his calm presence was a constant tether that allowed my confidence to grow and achieve multiple personal bests with ease. He was able to tap into the non-competitive joy of the dive which allowed my body and mind to fully relax into the process and trust that I would go as far as I needed to. This produced such a wonderful feeling in the journey that I have no doubt I would have kept progressing further with his instruction. I look forward to spending more time with him in the water again one day. Thank you for the lessons brother!"
After years of teaching, guiding, and mentoring, I discovered in freediving a powerful crucible for transformation. This practice is the foundation which helped me overcome my own struggle with autoimmune disease, enabling me to live a healthy, balanced, and un-medicated life.My background includes extensive work as a wilderness guide with Indigenous communities, formal studies in meditation, yoga, and neurobiology, and the privilege of both learning from—and teaching alongside—some of the world’s leading coaches.After years of work, I can confidently say that Freediving is the most profound tool for personal transformation I have ever experienced, if approached correctly. Now, I bring together these disciplines to support others in realizing their fullest potential for growth and change.
We would love the opportunity to introduce you to this practice, and to help you transform your relationship with the ocean, with your self, and with life.