Ocean Prana Freediving

I stayed in the hostel dorm whilst I was completing my AIDA 2 course. The accommodation was lovely & the staff were so friendly. I ate at their restaurant for a lot of the meals, it was really good food. My freediving course with Sophie was INCREDIBLE!!!!! Wow she is such an amazing coach. I learnt so much in such a short time, I didn’t think I would make nearly as much progress but she helped me to realise how capable we are & how much our mindset affects performance. Her knowledge, calmness & patience helped me to feel so safe & confident throughout the whole course. I definitely want to come back to Ocean Prana and do my AIDA 3 course with Sophie!! Highly recommend to anyone thinking about doing a freediving course here, 100% go for it!

The best Choice I ever made! I signed up for the AIDA3 course, but I didn't expect to pass, because I haven't trained for a long time and I've been very unconfident about breathhold and dynamic. But my instructor Sophie changed all this! She gave me a lot of effective advice and her experience in the course or during the lunch chat. The advice she gave me about relaxation and the patience, encouragement and support she showed in the course made my performance and mentality change greatly in just half a day. Her teaching experience is also very rich. Every time the underwater action is insufficient, she can make perfect suggestions to help me correct and improve. In this course, I felt free fall for the first time. I deeply remember the sentence 'surrender to the sea' that Sophie said to me when she first described free fall. How wise and powerful it was. This sentence also made me not panic at all during free fall. Thank you very much Sophie for accompanying me every dive!❤️ All of the dives are so beautiful and comfortable. It's so lucky to meet such an excellent freediver when challenging my limits! I'm looking forward to diving with Sophie and Ocean Prana in AIDA4 and more in the future!

Absolutely amazing! Highly recommend. The facilities and equipment is great but most importantly the instructors! Sophie did a great job getting me from no Freedive experience to Aida 3 Certified in no time. They are very knowledgeable and the approach they take is super good; always making sure your safe and comfortable and letting the results come to you!

Booked a coached freediving session with Ocean Prana based on founder Yoram Zekri's safety-first philosophy – exactly what I was looking for after being away from the sport for several years. I have completed AIDA 2 certification ages ago but hadn't practiced in forever. Needed a structured refresher with proper supervision. Sophie served as my instructor, and the location couldn't have been better – Jemeluk Bay sits right outside their facility, featuring remarkable visibility and an impressive drop off. Sophie demonstrated exceptional teaching ability. We worked worked through both free immersion and constant weight techniques, addressing specific weaknesses in my duck dive form and breathing patterns. Her relaxation coaching proved particularly valuable. The session progressed at a comfortable pace with clear communication throughout. Safety protocols were evident without being intrusive. Highly recommend Sophie and the Ocean Prana team for anyone seeking quality freediving instruction.

We had an amazing 4-night stay at this hostel. We opted for the family room with four beds, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. The king-size bed has a mosquito net, which was a real lifesaver, but don’t worry, the mosquitoes weren’t too aggressive. The room was spotless and spacious enough to fit all our luggage comfortably. There’s even a little patio where we could dry our swimming suits. And guess what? Our house was hidden behind tries, which gave us a sense of privacy that we really appreciated. My wife took a yoga course at the hostel, and she absolutely loved it! One must register every day before 3 pm, and the class starts at 5 pm. For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we indulged in the delicious food at the hostel’s restaurant. The fresh juices were to die for, and we also tried the energy bowl (made with oak, banana, and milk) in the morning. For dinner, we had mie goreng and spaghetti tomato sauce. Everything was absolutely fantastic! To get around, we rented a scooter for 70k IDR per day. It was super convenient to drive to the Amed centre, where we found a bunch of restaurants, shops, and ATMs. There’s a small grocery store right next door, which is perfect for grabbing some essentials. And in the restaurant, guests can get unlimited free water. One of the highlights of our trip was snorkelling at Jemeluk. It’s a renowned snorkelling site in Amed with a breathtaking array of marine life. We saw horses, octopuses, and so much more! It was an incredible experience.

We took the AIDA wave 2 here laste week. Our instructor Sophie was amazing and helped both of us achieve our goal. Training with her was stressfree, fun and always professionell. We highly recommend starting your freedive journey here.

Thanks to Sophie at Ocean Prana, I successfully passed my AIDA 2! She’s an amazing instructor who always emphasizes the basics, especially relaxation, and helps you progress step by step. She points out exactly where you can improve and gives clear guidance so you actually get better every session. The center is also perfect for freediving – it has a pool for training and it’s just a short walk to the ocean for dives. I’m so grateful for Sophie’s teaching and I highly recommend both her and Ocean Prana to anyone interested in freediving!

If you’re deciding which Amed freediving school to choose—read this! I joined this course to overcome a fear of deep water and drowning, hoping to feel confident enough to surf again after a year off. Instead, I discovered a whole new passion! Location + Facilities: Stunning and peaceful. I didn’t stay at the resort and instantly regretted it—it’s gorgeous. The classroom right next to the 25m pool made a huge difference as no time was wasted moving. The tranquil pool and gardens assisted a calm and focussed mindset in the training - sometimes this can lack on the busy Jemaluk beach. AIDA course: I’m so glad I chose AIDA. Learning its mission and standards made me proud to hold this certification over others. AIDA is a non profit, but also requires a long and rigorous journey to become an instructor (which surprisingly differs between schools) so you know you are in the best hands. Small groups: Sophie keeps groups small, ours was just two people. That meant more safety, richer discussions, and extra time in the water. Sophie: The instructor matters as much as the course. Sophie’s passion is contagious, and her belief in me pushed me past mental blocks. Feeling safe and comfortable with Sophie and the completely non-judgemental environment she created made a big impact on my mental state in the water. This experience was honestly life-changing. I can’t wait to return and train more with Sophie at Ocean Prana!!