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Had a great weekending completing my PADI freediving course with UAA. John was a great instructor, very knowledgeable and patient. Not only did we learn heaps and progress our skills but also had fun. I look forward to more dives with UAA to come!

Had an absolute blast on the yoga & freediving retreat! All the instructors were super nice and understanding of the different skill levels within the group. They were very accommodating and always checking in to see if we were comfortable with the course or in general. More importantly, they wanted everyone to have a great time, and getting the certification is just the icing on top. Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience! I will definitely come back to you guys for another trip or my Advanced 🙂

What an incredible experience learning to Freedive with the best coach on the Gold Coast.
Great life changing lessons and now a great group of friends who share this passion.
The Lady Elliot trip was fantastic!

Recently went on a Lady Elliot Is retreat with UAA and was so thrilled by the experience. From a very well organised itinerary, kind and patient instructors who were generous with their time and experience, and an absolutely incredible location, it couldn't have been better. Especially loved the morning yoga inclusion and the opportunity to 'mermaid' in the most pristine and thriving coral reefs. If freediving with manta isn't on your bucket list, it should be. Thank you, John, for creating such an incredible trip and helping me reach my Padi Advanced Freediver level. I have so many memories to treasure.

Amazing freediving retreat! The yoga was inspirational and well designed for the freediving components and we also tried mermaiding!!! An amazing week!

This course taught me much more than just hold my breath longer and dive deeper, it’s about the connection you have with the environment, the different world that is underwater, you learn how to deal with you mind and make it sharper, how to remain calm and relaxed. Knowing how to have a deep breath and relax your mind is a very important skill in or out of the water. John is a very good and qualified teacher as well a beautiful person, always watchful of the details. I am thankful for everything I have learned as well as the friendship.

John made this experience a joy. His calm and reassuring manner, and his wealth of knowledge and experience, helped me bypass my nerves and become a confident new diver. I cannot recommend the UAA highly enough. Thanks John!

I just received my PADI freediver certificate.
John walked me step by step through the course, checking in with me at every stage. Did I understand? Was I comfortable? Did I have any questions? With his patient and gentle nature and his consummate professionalism, I felt safe and supported both physically and mentally at all times.
He has opened my eyes and my heart to freediving, the beauty below the surface and the wonders of what the human body is capable of.
I can not recommend highly enough.
Thankyou John, for an experience I will never forget!

What an awesome weekend learning to freedive !!
Perfect combo of deeply relaxing, challenging and soooo much fun.
Truly exceptional instruction.
Calm, concise and very professional.
Can’t wait to dive deeper into this sport. 😊

I finished my PADI Freediver today and am extremely happy! John is an incredibly talented PADI instructor. He trained me for my PADI Rescue Diver, and since then, he inspired me to try out freediving! It was the very best experience! John is very patient, super relaxed and he takes exceptionally well care of his students. Him being a Yoga teacher helped going through all the breathing techniques during the initial preparation to get into relaxation. I LOVE free immersion - what a beautiful and meditating way to freedive - especially when hearing the songs of the whales.
If you consider freediving, please make sure you get a PADI certification. Throughout the coursework, I learned how dangerous it could be when not following breathing and safety measures. Please get certified, and if you want a fantastic experience, then I highly recommend doing it with John from @purebreathfreediving.
Cheers,
Julia

I completed my PADI Freediving course today and absolutely loved every minute of it!!! John is an amazing PADI instructor, he is very patient, super relaxed and he takes exceptional care of his students. John really takes his time with you and ensures you feel confident and ready. I always felt like I was in good hands and more importantly I had so much fun, it really was a great experience, I highly recommend doing it with John from @purebreathfreediving.
Cheers,
Nicole

The course led by John was amazing. Covered all the disciplines of freediving and safety, looking forwards to more dives with UAA, highly recommend.

Absolutely loved my time with John and the way he runs his program. His application of yogic principals to calm your mind to better feel your own body and breath to optimise a dive I found really beneficial. Cheers John!

John is a very knowledgeable, calm, patient instructor. Highly recommend Underwater Academy Australia 🙏🏼👌

Highly skilled freediving instructor and community! Had a fantastic time learning freediving and practising yoga by the beach with John and his team! ❤

Anyone interested in an amazing get away with awesome instructors I highly recommend the Free diving retreat. lady Elliot Island is so beautiful and peaceful and the reef is incredible and untouched.
I had never done Free diving and now it's all I want to do in my Free time.
I highly recommend this retreat, everything from the food, the staff, the people, the island and activities. DO IT!!!!

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