RE:BREATHE

Fly into Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) and be welcomed by the aromatic smells of burning incense, the warmth of the sun's rays, and the bustle of intrepid travelers and locals alike moving throughout the city. You will be greeted at the airport by a driver who will transfer you to Sanur, a coastal hub where you will board a fast boat to Nusa Lembongan. The total transfer time is around 2 hours but can vary a bit due to traffic. Once you reach your new home base, you'll have time to freshen up after checking into your accommodation. Meet the rest of your crew for a community-style welcome dinner in the evening. 

Have a slow morning and choose to sleep in or dive into some island exploration! Today there is nothing scheduled but you can choose to rent some scooters, rest by the pool or have a beach day with the rest of your travel crew. 

Today the excitement starts as you kick off your freediving course! You'll begin with some theory classes before diving into the pool where you'll find your breath beneath the surface. Your instructor will walk you through several exercises to get you comfortable while applying the basics you've learned during theory. In the evening you'll have your first meditation session. You'll be surprised how you can apply your freediving learnings to exercises on land! Dinner is on your own, but there are plenty of options within walking distance. Choose to spend some time alone with yourself or grab a bite to eat with the rest of your group!

After breakfast, you'll begin the day with a yoga session focusing on flexibility, breathwork, and other various practices that will complement your freediving training. In the afternoon, you'll trade your land legs for a pair of freediving fins for your first session in the ocean. Your instructor will lead your group through several activities in the ocean to improve your skills - and you'll be surprised by how quickly you'll progress! 

Today you'll have the day to explore the island, give surfing a try, sign up for a scuba trip or jump on a scooter to visit the magical mangrove forests on the north of the island or the many beaches scattered along the coastline. If you're feeling super adventurous, you can take a ferry to a nearby island to get a change of scenery! Or, you can choose to stay put and take a deeper dive inward with additional yoga, breathwork or meditation session. The options are endless.

After breakfast (and a slow morning), you'll jump into the pool following a theory session. This instructor-led session will help you improve your static and dynamic breathing while underwater - all to get you more comfortable when diving (and yes, there's a science to it)! Later in the day, you will have another guided meditation session before having the evening free. There are plenty of great restaurants, hip bars, and fashionable boutiques steps away!

Practice makes perfect and today you will start the morning with an optional yoga class before heading out into the ocean for an instructor-led open water sesh. Further improve your technique as you give the deep dive a go. Day by day, you'll start to realize why many consider freediving one of the ocean's most meditative sports. 

Today you'll continue to improve your diving techniques during another open water session. Continue to build upon the skills to conquer your body and mind, proving that you can do something truly amazing! Inhale before diving downward with the line in hand. You'll get several opportunities in each open water session to improve your technique. In the afternoon, you'll have a yoga session before having the rest of the day to yourself.

Today you'll have a much-needed rest day after several sessions of freediving and yoga. Relax pool-side at your accommodation, book some extra sessions to master your skills, or choose to partake in other exciting activities that the island has to offer! In the evening you'll have a guided meditation session with the rest of your travel crew. 

Today's activities will surely get your heart pounding and blood pumping as you depart for a day of free-diving with giant mantas who call the Nusa island's warm bays home.  Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida are home to some of Indonesia’s healthiest reef systems as well as some incredible wildlife that make every trip a spectacular adventure. Learn how to safely interact with wildlife and understand firsthand how freediving can change these interactions. In the evening, you'll have another group guided meditation sesh before having the rest of the night free to do as you wish!

Today you will participate in a group breathwork session. Depending on your group's size, you may be split into two smaller groups. During this powerful session, you will take a deep dive inward learning how powerful breathwork can be - both for the improvement of freediving and in the context of everyday life.  Many wonder if it's possible to improve your mental and physical health simply by changing the way you breathe, and with proper breathing techniques, the answer is yes. Breath is powerful, and learning how to fully utilize your breath can produce both mental and physical benefits that you can integrate into your daily routine for the rest of your life!

After a powerful day 11, you will have a morning yoga session before breakfast. In the afternoon you can relax or choose to check another activity off your bucket list like scuba diving, surfing, or additional freediving sessions. In the evening, you'll meet up for a guided meditation session before dinner.

Today is your final full day on island time, and depending on your flight departure date (you shouldn't dive within 24 hours of flying), you can choose to fill your day with some more diving, a visit to a nearby island oasis, or other activities on Nusa Lembongan. In the evening you'll have a community-style goodbye dinner when you can reflect on the past week's activities, find out the best way to stay in touch with your fellow crew members who have become good friends and pick up any last-minute goodies you want to take home!

As they say, all good things must come to an end. Today you will bid farewell to your island paradise of Nusa Lembongan. You will be transferred back to Bali via a speedboat (approx. 40 minutes) and can then choose to be dropped off at the airport or continue onward to your next destination. If you have more time, we highly encourage extending your stay. Visit the cultural oasis of Ubud, stay in the quaint surfer town of Changgu, or take a trip to the picturesque seaside cliffs at Uluwatu. If you're feeling adventurous, you can head to the nearby island of Lombok for a 4-day volcano trek or to the Gili Islands for some additional days of relaxation!

Sometimes things change - but let's be honest, it's all part of the adventure! The described itinerary is subject to minor changes and alterations which could be the result of weather conditions or other external factors. While the schedule may vary a bit, all activities outlined will happen during the duration of your journey.