WORKSHOP im dive4life by DIB Diving
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE CALM
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Freediving Workshop with Elaine Hicks
Do you want to explore deeper calm and connection underwater?
Freediving offers a rare entry point into the nervous system, a living laboratory where reflex becomes relationship. Each breath-hold becomes a dialogue between ancient biology and conscious surrender.
In this immersive 8-hour workshop, you’ll discover how freediving and nervous system regulation intertwine. Through 4 hours of theory and 4 hours of in-water training, you’ll learn practical tools for self-regulation, interoception, and underwater safety, as well as Psychological First Aid (PFA) techniques to foster calm, confidence, and connection. Experience inspiring discussions, shared learning in a supportive community, and receive personalized feedback, worksheets, and reflection tools to carry this sense of awareness and balance far beyond the water.
Meet Elaine Hicks — The Underwater Therapist
Elaine Hicks, author of Behind the Mask: A Freediver’s Guide to Nervous System Regulation, Recovery & Resilience, is a licensed clinical therapist, SSI freedive instructor, and lecturer at the University of Hawaii. She combines trauma and nervous system research with freediving physiology to teach the science of calm and connection underwater. Known internationally as “The Underwater Therapist”, Elaine has spoken at freediving events around the world and leads workshops and a private practice on O‘ahu, Hawaii.
She was featured by Molchanovs in their article From Trauma to Transformation Through Freediving, highlighting her unique approach to emotional resilience and nervous system safety in freediving.
Check out her website (theunderwatertherapist.com) and her instagram (@theunderwatertherapist) profile!
WORKSHOP PROGRAM
📅 Saturday, 13 December 2025
• 08:30–09:00 – Meet & greet
• 09:00–11:30 – Theory session
• 11:30–12:00 – Lunch break
• 12:00–13:30 – Theory session
• 14:00–18:00 – Dive session
Focus on:
• Immersive exploration of nervous system regulation
• The science of calm: advanced MDR & vagus nerve theory
• Practical self-regulation and body awareness exercises
📅 Sunday, 14 December 2025
• 09:30–10:00 – Meet & greet
• 10:00–12:00 – Theory session
• 12:00–12:30 – Lunch break
• 12:30–14:30 – Theory session
• 16:00–20:00 – Dive session
Focus on:
• Integrating nervous system work in freediving
• Trauma-informed approaches to freediving
• Linking breath, body, and depth
PRICE
📚 Dry Workshop Only
• 1 day: €217*
• 2 days: €395*
Includes:
✅ 4h dry workshop with Elaine
✅ Snacks & drinks
✅ Warm lunch
✅ Raffle entry for a signed book or a 1:1 session with Elaine
📚 🧜 Full Day – Dry Workshop + Dive Session
• 1 day: €342*
• 2 days: €625*
Includes:
✅ Everything from the Dry Workshop package
✅ 4h entrance to Dive4Life
✅ 2 safety divers & 3 buoys
✅ Dive session with Elaine
Not included:
❌ Transport, accommodation, and dinner
❌ Gear rental (available upon request – please notify us in advance)
Note:
• * - price per person
• Language: English
• Dry Workshop location: Serways Standort Siegburg West
• Maximum 20 participants for the dry workshop
• Maximum 16 freedivers for the dive session
• Dive session is exclusive to workshop participants (no dive-only option)
• Your spot is confirmed once payment is received (non-refundable; see DIB Diving Terms &
Conditions)
ANMELDUNG/BUCHUNG
ANMELDUNG/BUCHUNG
Please send your registration directly to: 📧 info@dibdiving.com or via the form on The Science Behind the Calm · Elaine Hicks - DIB Diving
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