• Complete beginners
• Ocean lovers who want to experience depth safely
• Swimmers ready to explore breath-hold diving
• Anyone curious about the discipline behind the beauty

If you have ever wondered what it feels like to descend on a single breath, this is your entry point.

We build understanding before we build depth.

You will learn:

• The fundamentals of freediving and how the AIDA system works
• The breathing cycle used in safe breath-hold diving
• Relaxation techniques that reduce tension and oxygen consumption
• Equalization basics for comfortable descents
• Core safety principles and buddy awareness
• Essential equipment and correct setup
• Responsible diving practices and the freediver code

This is not abstract theory.
Every concept is directly applied in the water.

You will then move into guided water sessions where theory becomes experience.

You will practice:

• Relaxation and breathing for efficient breath-holds
• Static apnea with proper recovery breathing
• Safe buddy procedures and basic rescue skills
• Equipment preparation and correct weighting
• Duck dives and streamlined body positioning
• Efficient bi-fin technique
• A gentle depth introduction up to 10 meters

All dives are closely supervised.
Safety is structured, visible, and constant.

Depth means nothing without responsibility.

As part of your theory training, you will complete a dedicated environmental module focused on becoming a responsible freediver. Because performance without awareness has no place in the ocean.

You will learn:

• The fundamentals of marine ecosystem awareness
• The importance of Posidonia oceanica and why seabed contact matters
• How finning technique and buoyancy affect fragile habitats
• Respectful interaction guidelines for marine life
• Local environmental considerations specific to the Messinian Gulf
• How to assess shared water space with boats and other users
• Sustainable equipment and consumption choices
• Daily habits that reduce your environmental footprint as a diver

This module is not optional.
It is part of what defines a real freediver.

At Alchemy Freediving Center, responsibility toward yourself and responsibility toward the ocean are inseparable.

Your AIDA 1 experience is structured, complete, and intentionally designed. Nothing essential is left out. Nothing unnecessary is added.

Throughout your training day, you receive:

• Professional instruction from a certified AIDA Instructor
• A complete theory session covering breathing, equalization, safety, equipment, and environmental responsibility
• Guided breath-hold practice on land or in confined water
• One open-water session to a maximum depth of 10 meters
• Structured buddy procedures and hands-on rescue guidance
• Full safety supervision during every dive
• Use of premium freediving equipment during training
• Diving insurance coverage for the duration of the course
• Access to our training facilities throughout the day
• A digital course manual for continued learning
• International AIDA 1 certification upon successful completion

This is not a trial session.
It is a complete and structured first step into freediving.

By the end of AIDA 1, you will have:

• Completed your first true freedives
• Learned structured breathing and recovery techniques
• Understood fundamental safety and buddy procedures
• Experienced depth up to 10 meters
• Earned your AIDA 1 certification

More importantly, you will leave with awareness.

Awareness of your breath.
Awareness of your limits.
Awareness of how calm feels beneath the surface.

We train in calm conditions, in small groups, with full attention on each student.

Progress happens at your pace.
Confidence grows naturally.

You are not compared to anyone.
You are guided toward your own capacity.

AIDA 1 is not about chasing depth.

It is about understanding your body.
Learning to relax under pressure.
Discovering how calm feels underwater.

You will be introduced to the international AIDA system and guided step by step through the foundations of safe breath-hold diving. Everything is structured, supervised, and intentionally paced.

You will never be rushed.
You will never be left guessing.