Apnea Survival’s Elementals Instructor Certification can be delivered privately and remotely using a flexible blend of online, live zoom, video or in person face to face training .
An elemental journey to Become “Your Own Dolphin”
Unlock the transformative potential of the Apnea Survival Elementals Instructor Certification, a globally recognised certification program designed to connect you with the profound wisdom found within the Elemental Pillars: Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Ether.
This course is more than a certification, it’s an invitation to embody the philosophy of becoming your own dolphin, tapping into your innate intelligence to move through life with grace, strength, and resilience.
Delivered privately and through a flexible blend of online, live Zoom, video, and in-person training, this program is tailored to provide a deeply personalised learning experience. You will earn three certifications in one:
- Cold Water Immersion Instructor (including Deliberate Heat Exposure training)
- Apnea Survival Elemental Instructor
- Breath FX (Functional Breathing) Instructor
The 5 Elemental Pillars: A Holistic Foundation
The concept of becoming your own dolphin is grounded in the interplay of these elements, each offering insights into self-mastery and resilience:
- Earth: Connects us to our pure source and strengthens our foundation with skills that ground you and your students with confidence and resilience.
- Fire: Harness the transformative power of deliberate heat exposure and contrast training. The catalyst for stillness is embodied through heat.
- Water: Develop mastery of water-based skills, including breath-holding and cold water immersion. Water is the essential ingredient in developing self-awareness and self-control.
- Air: Air is the invisible bridge that connects body, mind and soul. Gain expertise in Breath FX, a foundational system that optimises functional breathing for performance, recovery and deep relaxation.
- Ether: The elemental whole and pinnacle of self-mastery and self-actualisation. Tap into our innate intelligence and wisdom to foster mindfulness, self-awareness, and holistic well-being.
By integrating these elements, you will develop the ability to respond to challenges with the same agility, strength, and calm grace as a dolphin navigating the ocean.
Who Is This Course For?
This certification is ideal for:
- Coaches, trainers, and instructors aiming to expand their skillsets.
- Aquatic professionals or individuals with strong water skills.
- Anyone passionate about teaching life-changing methods in breath control, stress resilience, and relaxation.
Whether you’re enhancing an existing practice or beginning a new journey, this course equips you to guide others in discovering the quiet power of their breath and navigating life’s challenges with calm, focus, and confidence.
What it means to “Be Your Own Dolphin”
At its heart, the philosophy of becoming your own dolphin reflects the pursuit of:
- Grace: Moving through life and water with fluidity and purpose.
- Strength: Harnessing your innate physical and mental power to overcome adversity.
- Wisdom: Trusting your instincts and finding stillness amidst chaos.
This philosophy extends beyond the water, influencing how you approach life, relationships, and personal growth. As an instructor, you’ll inspire others to access their primal intelligence, unlocking a deeper connection to themselves and their environment.
Why Breathing & Apnea Training?
Breathing and Apnea training go beyond managing surfing hold-downs, they cultivate resilience, relaxation, and enhanced performance across all areas of life. Key benefits include:
- Increased breath hold durations.
- Improved breathing mechanics and biochemistry.
- Enhanced focus, response to stress and fear, recovery and deep relaxation.
- Boosted oxygen efficiency, CO2 tolerance, and vagus nerve and autonomic function.
- Better sleep quality and overall well-being.
By applying these techniques, you’ll transform not just aquatic abilities but also mental and physical resilience in everyday life.
Course Highlights
- 80 hours of online learning at your own pace.
- 4 live Zoom presentations for interactive learning.
- Tailored coaching from Jason Rice, Creator and Master Trainer of Apnea Survival.
- A flexible 12-month schedule to complete the program.
- Immediate access to online materials upon enrolment.
- Practical video submissions to demonstrate mastery of key techniques.
Physical Prerequisite
Apnea Survival Elementals Instructor:
- 3:30 static breath hold.
- 50m dynamic no-fins swim.
- 100m over-under drill (freestyle and dynamic).
Breath FX Elemental Breathing:
- Perform a Full lung breathing assessment (mechanical)
- Complete Self Evaluation breathing questionnaire (SEBQ)
- Perform a Body Oxygen Level Test (BOLT)
- Perform a Maximum Breathlessness Test (MBT)
- PPT Slide presentation
Cold Water Immersion Instructor:
- Deliver CWI safety briefing
- Deliver Nervous system reset 1 round
- Maintain a relaxed composure and breathing for 3.30 in water 1-3 degrees C or less
- Complete 5 consecutive rounds 1min CWI / 1 minute rest in water 1-3 degrees C or less
- Respond to hypothermia (adverse CWI reaction)
Deliberate heat exposure
- Perform 1 x Contrast training session as per AS template
You’ll have 12 months to meet these requirements, with full support and guidance provided.
Online training & assessment requirements
- Multiple-choice theory exam (80% pass mark).
- Teach-backs and presentations (via video, Zoom, or in-person).
- Physiology, pool-based drills, and functional breathing assessments.
- Written case studies.
Classroom teach backs and presentations
(Subjects and any case studies are provided upon scheduling of the live zoom / face to face training. The classroom presentations can be delivered / submitted via video recording, live zoom, or in person).
- Physiology presentation (video / live zoom / face to face)
- Deliver – Pool based drill (video / live zoom / face to face)
- Deliver – Land based drill (video / live zoom / face to face)
- Deliver – Pool based training session (case study in writing / video / live zoom / face to face)
- Conduct – Functional breathing assessment (video / live zoom / face to face)
What you get
Subject to availability. Registered Instructor candidates and existing Instructors are able to attend any of our courses or trainings free of charge and assist on courses in order to gain further delivery experience.
Start your journey
Join the Apnea Survival Elemental Instructor Certification to deepen your connection with the elements, embody the grace of a dolphin, and guide others toward resilience, strength, and calm. This is more than a course—it’s a transformative experience that will redefine your approach to life, teaching, and personal mastery.
Water Safety
NOTE: Never undertake breath hold training in the water alone! No water based drill should be attempted with out the direct supervision of a competent buddy who is a responsible and competent adult.
You’ll be trained in emergency protocols such as responding to loss of motor control and blackouts, ensuring you can handle in-water emergencies with confidence and skill. While there is a perceived danger around breath hold training, our protocols are safe and pose no more risk than traditional lap swimming.
