Apnea Survival Elemental Instructor
Unlock the transformative potential of the Apnea Survival Elemental Pillars with our globally recognised certification program, designed to connect you with the profound wisdom found within the elements of Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Ether.
More than just a certification, this course is an invitation to embody the philosophy of being’ your own dolphin’ and tapping into your innate intelligence to move through life with grace, strength, and resilience.
This course incorporates the Cold Water Immersion Instructor content.
Cold Water Immersion (Contrast training) Instructor
Are you drawn to the stillness that water brings, or the invigorating rush of stepping into the cold? Our Cold Water Immersion (CWI) Instructor certification invites you to journey deep into the transformative power of nature’s elements.
With the recent inclusion of 15 new lessons on Deliberate Heat Exposure / Contrast Training, this course now integrates the element of fire alongside water and air, offering a more holistic approach to stress management, deep relaxation and self-discovery.
This course incorporates 15 additional lessons on Deliberate Heat Exposure and Contrast Training.
EXPAND YOUR TOOL BOX OR Sharpen your EXISITNG COACHING SKILL with our globally recognised instructor certifications
Elemental Instructor Certifications
If you’re a freediver, yogi, breath worker, swimming coach, surf or sports coach, personal trainer, or anyone with an aquatic or performance focused skill set, our globally recognised Elemental Instructor certifications are a perfect addition to your expertise.
As an Apnea Survival Elemental Instructor, you’ll gain the tools to enhance your clients’ survivability in intense underwater scenarios, such as surfing hold-downs, while also offering a unique edge by teaching innovative techniques in breath holding, functional breathing, cold water immersion (ice baths), deliberate heat exposure, stress control and deep relaxation. These practices are guided by the Apnea Survival Elemental Pillars—Earth, Air, Water, Fire, and Ether—creating a holistic framework that helps clients ground themselves and unlock deeper levels of resilience and self-mastery.
Our training integrates the concept of “becoming your own dolphin,” tapping into the innate intelligence and adaptability humans share with the natural world. By embodying this graceful strength, you’ll help clients develop confidence and self-trust, teaching them to navigate discomfort and stress with ease.
We’ve recently expanded our Cold Water Immersion course to include the 15 new Deliberate Heat Exposure and Contrast Training modules, offering a comprehensive approach to stress management and performance optimization through the transformative interplay of hot and cold therapy.
No solid water-based skillset? No problem. You’ll have 12 months to complete the water-based prerequisites, or you can choose our hybrid land-based Breath FX (Elemental Breathing) certification option, which excludes water competencies while covering the full course content. Alternatively, explore our internationally recognised Cold Water Immersion Instructor Certification for a unique approach to breath control and contrast training.
All of our instructor trainings are available privately and remotely using a combination of online learning, live zoom, video or face to face sessions.
Breath FX Elemental Breathing Instructor
Private – Blended Online/Zoom Training
Transform the way you teach breathwork and help others unlock their potential with the Breath FX Elemental Breathing Instructor Certification. This comprehensive program focuses on land-based breathing techniques and the strategic use of cold water immersion and deliberate heat exposure to develop breath and autonomic control, build resilience, manage stress, and navigate discomfort.
Designed for those passionate about breath training as a tool for holistic well-being and performance this course equips you to teach others how to connect with their breath and use it to thrive in daily life.
What is Elemental Breathing?
Elemental Breathing Apnea Survival’s foundational framework for breathing fundamentals, integrating science-based techniques with nature-inspired practices. It is a structured approach to breathwork that aligns with our five elemental pillars—Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Ether. Offering a holistic path to mastering breath control and stress responses. By focusing on functional breathing biomechanics, biochemistry, mental anchoring, and emotional regulation, Elemental Breathing equips individuals with the tools to optimise performance, enhance recovery and build resilience. Beyond its practical applications, this method allows individuals to improve recovery, access states of deep relaxation and develop voluntary control over the nervous system, fostering greater self-awareness, self- control, emotional balance, and psychophysiological harmony.
What you’ll learn
The course emphasizes land-based breathing techniques and their application in daily life, with a focus on managing stress and discomfort through:
- Functional breathing practices for performance and recovery.
- Mental anchors to stay calm under pressure.
- Practical applications of deliberate heat exposure (sauna or other heat modalities).
- Cold water immersion and Contrast Training as a tool to refine mental focus and control stress and discomfort.
Important Note:
The breath-holding techniques taught in this course are strictly land-based and are not suitable for use in water. This course does not involve water-based breath holding or swimming skills.
Cold Water Immersion (CWI) Instructor Certification
The CWI Instructor certification now includes our Deliberate Heat Exposure course material and delves into the profound physiological and psychological transformations that occur during cold water (ice) immersion and heat exposure. By exploring these extremes, you’ll uncover how these practices can enhance breathing, stress resilience, and overall well-being.
This course equips coaches with robust tools to:
- Enhance health and performance through deliberate exposure to environmental stressors.
- Cultivate calm under pressure, helping clients navigate stress and enter states of deep relaxation more effectively.
- Optimise autonomic nervous system regulation through improved breathing techniques and deliberate contrast training.
Grounded in the Apnea Survival Elemental Pillars, this certification emphasises the balance between the elements of water, fire and air teaching you how to harness their transformative power to guide your clients through journeys toward greater resilience and self-mastery. By integrating cold water immersion, deliberate heat exposure, and contrast training, you’ll help clients tap into their innate intelligence, unlock untapped potential, and thrive in both mind and body.
The CWI Instructor course is available privately and remotely using a combination of online learning, live zoom, video or face to face.
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