Private in person – Apnea Survival Elemental Instructor Certification (5 days)
Original price was: $3,495.00 AUD.$2,995.00 AUDCurrent price is: $2,995.00 AUD.
Private in person – Apnea Survival Elemental Instructor Certification (5 days)
Transform Your Life and Career with our 5-Day Intensive elemental immersion
Our Apnea Survival Elemental Instructor Training delivers three globally recognised certifications in five days of immersive face-to-face training with Jason Rice, the creator of Apnea Survival and a master trainer. This transformative course equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become a leader in breath control training, stress management, and resilience-building techniques. Through this intensive journey, you’ll learn to “become your own dolphin”—embodying grace, strength, and adaptability in every aspect of life. By connecting with the five elemental pillars—Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Ether—you’ll tap into your innate intelligence and unlock your full potential, empowering yourself and those you teach to navigate challenges with ease and presence.
Benefits of One-on-One in person training with Jason Rice
Training directly with Jason Rice, the creator of Apnea Survival, offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the depth of his expertise and passion. Jason’s personalised approach ensures that every session is tailored to your specific learning needs, enabling you to master advanced techniques with confidence and precision. The intimate one-on-one setting allows for real-time feedback, hands-on coaching, and a deeper understanding of the Apnea Survival methodologies. With a lifetime spent in the ocean and over 30 years of experience as a first responder, coach, and mentor, Jason’s guidance goes beyond the technical, inspiring profound personal growth, resilience, and mastery of the elemental pillars. Under his mentorship, you’ll learn to embody the Apnea Survival philosophy of becoming your own dolphin—graceful, strong, and attuned to your innate intelligence. This immersive, face-to-face experience creates a transformative environment that connects you with your elemental nature, unlocking the power of calm and confident self-mastery in any situation.
What’s included?
This comprehensive program integrates three certifications:
- Apnea Survival Instructor (Surf Apnea)
- Master Australia’s premier surf breath-holding course techniques.
- Breath FX (Functional Breathing) Instructor
- Deliver powerful workshops to improve breathing mechanics and biochemistry.
- Cold Water Immersion Instructor
- Now includes Deliberate Heat Exposure and Contrast Training, combining fire, water, and air for unparalleled resilience-building.
Course features
- 5 days of private, in-person training with Jason Rice.
- Immediate access to 80 hours of online learning materials upon full registration.
- Flexible, blended learning options tailored to individual needs.
- Opportunity to attend any face-to-face Surf Apnea Course as part of your training.
- Support for completing certification requirements over 12 months.
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical training designed to meet the highest professional standards.
- Exclusive instructor goodies pack, including a Hunt Master freediving mask and snorkel, Resistance breathing mask, resistance breathing device, Heartspace HRV trainer, Sharkeyes shark deterrent decals. Approx RRP $AUD400.00.
Flexible & tailored delivery
This training is adaptable to your schedule and needs. Upon registration:
- You’ll gain immediate access the online learning materials and begin at your own pace.
- Email us to discuss and customize your training schedule for in-person or hybrid completion.
- Benefit from live Zoom sessions, video submissions, and one-on-one coaching.
This blended format ensures that you can progress through theory, practical prerequisites, and live teaching components seamlessly, all while maintaining a balance with your personal and professional commitments.
Who is this for?
- Coaches, trainers, and instructors expanding their skillset.
- Professionals in aquatic or performance fields.
- Those passionate about teaching life-changing techniques in breath control, stress resilience, and relaxation.
Whether you’re starting a new journey or enhancing your existing practice, this course offers a life-changing experience.
Key course components
Physical Prerequisites
For the Surf Apnea Instructor certification, candidates must demonstrate:
- A 3:30 static breath hold.
- A 50m dynamic no-fins swim.
- A 100m over-under drill (freestyle and dynamic swim).
For the Cold Water Immersion Instructor, candidates must demonstrate:
- 3:30 minutes of composure in 1–3°C water.
- Five consecutive 1-minute immersions with 1-minute recovery periods.
Certification assessments
- Multiple-choice theory exam (80% pass mark).
- Practical skills assessments
- Teach-backs to demonstrate mastery of techniques.
Need more time? You’ll have 12 months from enrolment to meet these requirements, with full support provided. A land-based certification option is available for those unable or not wishing to complete the water-based components.
Why choose our Apnea Survival Elemental Instructor Certification?
As an Apnea Survival Instructor, you’ll embody confidence and competence, empowering others with:
- Improved breath-holding capabilities and stress resilience.
- Mastery in functional breathing techniques for performance and recovery.
- Leadership in conducting workshops in cold water immersion and heat exposure.
Our rigorous training ensures every instructor maintains the highest standards, preserving the integrity of the Apnea Survival brand and community.
Gear Requirements
- Swim goggles and dive mask (provided)
- Appropriate wetsuit (freediving or surfing 3 to 4mm) plus swimmers or board shorts (pending location)
- Sportswear ( including running shoes)
- Warm clothing (to wear following CWI)
- Use of swim fins is not permitted for instructor candidates
- We will be in the pool each mornings for 3-4 hours. Be sure to come prepared with suitable wetsuit, swimmers and sun protection appropriate to the course location.
Begin your journey today
When you register and pay in full, you’ll gain immediate access to the online materials to kickstart your learning. From there, we’ll work with you to design a personalized plan to complete the remainder of your certification. Take the first step toward becoming a trusted guide in resilience training and breathwork mastery with Apnea Survival’s 5-Day In-Person Private Instructor Training. Join us today and inspire confidence, strength, and transformation in yourself and those you teach.
Event Details
Gear required
Swim goggles (not a dive mask), 3mm wetsuit (freediving or surfing) plus swimmers or boardies), snorkel. You will not require swim or dive fins.
One of the pools we use is outdoors and is not heated (18-20°C). We will be in this pool most mornings for 2-3 hours at a time. So please be sure to come prepared with a wetsuit, swimmers and sun protection.
Once you've registered you will be emailed a confirmation and instructions, medical questionnaire and access to our instructor training materials. If you have any further questions please contact us via the website contact page.
Start time: 08:30 a.m. AEDT
End time: 03:30 p.m. AEDT
Venue: To be decided
Email: info@apneasurvival.com.au
Product Description
Private in person – Apnea Survival Elemental Instructor Certification (5 days)
Transform Your Life and Career with our 5-Day Intensive elemental immersion
Our Apnea Survival Elemental Instructor Training delivers three globally recognised certifications in five days of immersive face-to-face training with Jason Rice, the creator of Apnea Survival and a master trainer. This transformative course equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become a leader in breath control training, stress management, and resilience-building techniques. Through this intensive journey, you’ll learn to “become your own dolphin”—embodying grace, strength, and adaptability in every aspect of life. By connecting with the five elemental pillars—Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Ether—you’ll tap into your innate intelligence and unlock your full potential, empowering yourself and those you teach to navigate challenges with ease and presence.
Benefits of One-on-One in person training with Jason Rice
Training directly with Jason Rice, the creator of Apnea Survival, offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the depth of his expertise and passion. Jason’s personalised approach ensures that every session is tailored to your specific learning needs, enabling you to master advanced techniques with confidence and precision. The intimate one-on-one setting allows for real-time feedback, hands-on coaching, and a deeper understanding of the Apnea Survival methodologies. With a lifetime spent in the ocean and over 30 years of experience as a first responder, coach, and mentor, Jason’s guidance goes beyond the technical, inspiring profound personal growth, resilience, and mastery of the elemental pillars. Under his mentorship, you’ll learn to embody the Apnea Survival philosophy of becoming your own dolphin—graceful, strong, and attuned to your innate intelligence. This immersive, face-to-face experience creates a transformative environment that connects you with your elemental nature, unlocking the power of calm and confident self-mastery in any situation.
What’s included?
This comprehensive program integrates three certifications:
- Apnea Survival Instructor (Surf Apnea)
- Master Australia’s premier surf breath-holding course techniques.
- Breath FX (Functional Breathing) Instructor
- Deliver powerful workshops to improve breathing mechanics and biochemistry.
- Cold Water Immersion Instructor
- Now includes Deliberate Heat Exposure and Contrast Training, combining fire, water, and air for unparalleled resilience-building.
Course features
- 5 days of private, in-person training with Jason Rice.
- Immediate access to 80 hours of online learning materials upon full registration.
- Flexible, blended learning options tailored to individual needs.
- Opportunity to attend any face-to-face Surf Apnea Course as part of your training.
- Support for completing certification requirements over 12 months.
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical training designed to meet the highest professional standards.
- Exclusive instructor goodies pack, including a Hunt Master freediving mask and snorkel, Resistance breathing mask, resistance breathing device, Heartspace HRV trainer, Sharkeyes shark deterrent decals. Approx RRP $AUD400.00.
Flexible & tailored delivery
This training is adaptable to your schedule and needs. Upon registration:
- You’ll gain immediate access the online learning materials and begin at your own pace.
- Email us to discuss and customize your training schedule for in-person or hybrid completion.
- Benefit from live Zoom sessions, video submissions, and one-on-one coaching.
This blended format ensures that you can progress through theory, practical prerequisites, and live teaching components seamlessly, all while maintaining a balance with your personal and professional commitments.
Who is this for?
- Coaches, trainers, and instructors expanding their skillset.
- Professionals in aquatic or performance fields.
- Those passionate about teaching life-changing techniques in breath control, stress resilience, and relaxation.
Whether you’re starting a new journey or enhancing your existing practice, this course offers a life-changing experience.
Key course components
Physical Prerequisites
For the Surf Apnea Instructor certification, candidates must demonstrate:
- A 3:30 static breath hold.
- A 50m dynamic no-fins swim.
- A 100m over-under drill (freestyle and dynamic swim).
For the Cold Water Immersion Instructor, candidates must demonstrate:
- 3:30 minutes of composure in 1–3°C water.
- Five consecutive 1-minute immersions with 1-minute recovery periods.
Certification assessments
- Multiple-choice theory exam (80% pass mark).
- Practical skills assessments
- Teach-backs to demonstrate mastery of techniques.
Need more time? You’ll have 12 months from enrolment to meet these requirements, with full support provided. A land-based certification option is available for those unable or not wishing to complete the water-based components.
Why choose our Apnea Survival Elemental Instructor Certification?
As an Apnea Survival Instructor, you’ll embody confidence and competence, empowering others with:
- Improved breath-holding capabilities and stress resilience.
- Mastery in functional breathing techniques for performance and recovery.
- Leadership in conducting workshops in cold water immersion and heat exposure.
Our rigorous training ensures every instructor maintains the highest standards, preserving the integrity of the Apnea Survival brand and community.
Gear Requirements
- Swim goggles and dive mask (provided)
- Appropriate wetsuit (freediving or surfing 3 to 4mm) plus swimmers or board shorts (pending location)
- Sportswear ( including running shoes)
- Warm clothing (to wear following CWI)
- Use of swim fins is not permitted for instructor candidates
- We will be in the pool each mornings for 3-4 hours. Be sure to come prepared with suitable wetsuit, swimmers and sun protection appropriate to the course location.
Begin your journey today
When you register and pay in full, you’ll gain immediate access to the online materials to kickstart your learning. From there, we’ll work with you to design a personalized plan to complete the remainder of your certification. Take the first step toward becoming a trusted guide in resilience training and breathwork mastery with Apnea Survival’s 5-Day In-Person Private Instructor Training. Join us today and inspire confidence, strength, and transformation in yourself and those you teach.
Apnea Survival (here after referred to as we) do not offer refunds for: Adhoc no shows. Non-medical withdrawals less than 14 days from an event date. Online course purchases are final. If you purchase an online course and then you decide to withdraw from that course for any reason, regardless of whether or not you have accessed any course material, you will not be eligible for any refunded, or transfer to another course, unless that course is an upgrade to your original purchase. If you decide to withdraw from any face to face or blended / zoom event, 14 days or less prior to that event for any non-medical reason, or if you have accessed any course materials (regardless of whether the you have a medical reason), online or otherwise you will not be refunded, nor will you be transferred to another course. However, for medical withdrawals where no refund is offered, if you have accessed online or other learning materials, at our discretion and upon receipt of your written request and submission of a medical certificate issued by a medical practitioner, we may transfer you to another course, if one is available. Further, a medical certificate issued by a medical practitioner is required to validate any medical withdrawal from any course that may require a refund. We will consider requests to transfer you between courses if, that request is received in writing more than 14 days prior to the event date, and pending availability of any subsequent course or date. If your event is cancelled by us or because of ‘acts of god’, etc outside of our control, we will provide a full refund to your method of payment, unless you have accessed online learning materials, in which case we will retain the equivalent of the course deposit fee (50% of the full price). If your event required the payment of a deposit and you cancel or withdraw from the event for any reason (including medical), 14 days or less prior to the event, or upon or after the date of receiving our invoice for full payment (14 days prior to the event), or you have accessed course material online or otherwise, your deposit will not be refunded. If you have any queries regarding our refund policy please contact us prior to purchasing your course / event ticket. Note : All course withdrawal related refunds will incur a $50.00 administration fee. Purchasing your ticket for any event / course is acknowledgement by you that you have read, understand and accept our refund policy.