My name is Donny Mac, I’m a professional freediving instructor and athlete. I host the world’s most popular freediving podcast, The Freedive Café, and make educational videos and other freediving content.
I teach unique freediving courses in Dahab, Egypt, inspired by my knowledge of yoga, breath-work, meditation, mobility, bodywork and movement.
Listen to the latest episodes of The Freedive Café Podcast,
and The Freediving Journal Podcast …
WHAT IS FREEDIVING?
Freediving is the art of exploring the underwater world
on a single breath of air.
It is a transformational skill, a sport, a leisure activity, a meditation, a healthy exercise, a vehicle for exploration, a mode of therapy, and a way of life!
EVERYONE can learn freediving and discover a new universe under the surface of the ocean, while uncovering the deeper layers of the soul.
FREEDIVING COURSES IN DAHAB
I teach freediving courses and workshops
in the world’s freediving Mecca of Dahab, Egypt.
My focus is not on numbers and ticking off requirements for certifications.
I offer you more time to complete a course, more time in the ocean, more personal attention and more patience for you to overcome both physical and mental barriers on your journey through the depths.
WHY LEARN WITH ME?
Freediving is not like scuba diving.
Freediving is more like yoga, or a martial art.
Mastering freediving is a full mind and body process.
Most freediving courses take 2 or 3 days.
After many years as a school owner and instructor, after teaching hundreds of students, I know that most students need more time to learn freediving comfortably…
… Almost everyone will face some challenges with equalisation, technique, anxiety, water-fear, or relaxation.
Let’s take time to really experience freediving as a deep,
soulful, healing and meaningful experience.
My beginner courses take a minimum of 4 days, and can be longer, if that’s what you need. We take plenty of rest and I offer stretching, yoga, meditation and other complimentary classes with your courses.
PODCASTS
THE FREEDIVING JOURNAL & THE FREEDIVE CAFÉ
Since 2017, Donny has hosted two of the world’s
dedicated freediving podcasts,
The Freedive Café and The Freediving Journal Podcasts.
He has interviewed more than 140
of the world’s best freedivers, coaches, scientists and more.
ONE-TO-ONE COACHING
ONLINE PERSONAL COACHING
Are you preparing for a competition or simply want to reach new depths
in your personal freediving journey?
Donny has coached several competitive freedivers to record performances.
Coaching and support in apnea, flexibility, physical conditioning,
mindset, recovery and in-water training sessions
are available remotely and in person.
FREEDIVE TAIWAN
TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL FREEDIVING CENTRE
Operating since 2018, Freedive Taiwan was
Taiwan’s first dedicated international freediving education centre .
Premium freediving courses from beginner’s to masters level on the tropical island gem of Xiao Liuqiu Island in southern Taiwan.
Freedive Taiwan will be inactive through 2023!
Donny will be in Thailand then Egypt!