About Blue Mind Freediving

Amsterdam's Premier Freediving Community

Founded by Hakim and Dewi in 2024, Blue Mind Freediving emerged from our shared passion for freediving and the challenges we faced training in Amsterdam's busy swimming pools. After meeting in 2024 and training regularly together, we recognized the need for dedicated freediving lanes where athletes could practice safely without distractions.

Our vision was simple: create Amsterdam's first dedicated freediving training environment where members can develop their breath-hold techniques, dynamic apnea, and static apnea skills under professional supervision. Currently operating at Sloterparkbad every Monday evening, we're expanding our program to meet growing demand from the Amsterdam freediving community.

At Blue Mind Freediving, safety and community are our core values. Our certified instructors arrive 30 minutes before each session to ensure optimal training conditions. We offer personalized training plan consultations and foster a supportive environment where freedivers of all levels can improve their underwater performance.

The name "Blue Mind" comes from marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols' research on water's positive effects on human health and wellbeing. As Amsterdam's freediving specialists, we fully embrace this philosophy that being near, in, on, or under water enhances happiness, health, and performance.