Surfers, Freedivers, Instructors, Sport Performance Coaches, Breathworkers / Yogis looking to add new skills to their teaching toolbox. The Underwave® Instructor Course brings together the most innovative, up to date Breathing & Breath Holding training methods used for surfing, sport performance and health.
If you want to help people build peak physical and mental performance & discover their inner potential through breath training, THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU!
LEARN HOW TO TEACH
- A proven surf-specific Education System
- Physiology and Psychology behind breathing and breath holding training
- Breathing Mechanics for Health & Performance
- The Foundation of Surf-specific Breath Training
- Improve stress management, decision making & Focus
- The 4 pillars of surf-specific Breath Hold Training
- Relaxation Skills
- Foundations of Co2 Tolerance Training
WHAT'S INCLUDED ON THIS LEVEL
This course offers a Blended Learning System: in-person & E-learning.
All participants will have the possibility to fully complete their certification Online, In Person or in a flexible combination of both.
- 1 month online course
4 live classes (once a week) + pre-recorded material - In person participation to our LVL 1 Courses + Trainings to reinforce your practice & experience
- Personal & Individual feedback and support during your learning process
- Practice of delivery skills and exercises demonstrations (Homework)
*All physical and teaching requirements can be submitted online or done face to face
- 1 month online course
WHAT YOU WILL GET
- Certified to deliver our Level 1 Foundation Course and lead Dry & Pool Training Sessions
- Attend & assist any of our L1 Courses to gain delivery experience
- 1 full month of training sessions with Underwave´s Founder Augusto Carrara to deepen your practice
- Online pre-recorded content + Online Live Classes
- Use of Underwave´s registered branding
- Student & Coaches Online Learning & Teaching materials
- Lifetime access to our Online Instructor Training materials
- Underwave´s Community Support
TESTIMONIALS
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I started getting into surfing almost 20 years ago.
I have always been looking forward to expanding my knowledge and trying different equipment to have more fun in the water as well to take it to my next level.Apnea Underwave Training it’s been an amazing experience.
August is very passionate and a very good Teacher.
I feel all the breathing techniques are very good to developing our potential in the water and outside of the water.
Great experience !
Thank you very much.Andres.
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One day with Augusto completely changed my relationship with the water. After taking his Surf Survival course, I now feel more competent, comfortable, and peaceful while surfing and swimming. I cannot recommend Augusto’s training more highly!
He shared his passion for free diving in a scientific and accessible way. Augusto’s coaching allowed us to safely explore and move beyond our perceived physical and mental limits. I now have tools to continue to condition my mind and body for greater clarity and focus. Thank you, Augusto! I am excited to train with you again soon!
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My experience with Augusto was amazing, I have been always in Love with the Sea, and this course and his help created a new way to understand and enjoy the bond between the Ocean and me. He helped me to know myself a bit better and opened a door to walk a new path, enjoying every step… If you can do the course with him, do not hesitate, sign up… Because you are going to love it!
(you don’t need to be a surfer… This teacher and his knowledge can help everybody)
Thanks Augusto! -
Exelent course, very profesional and super helpfull for all kinds of surfing levels, also helpfull for your daily life cause you learn how con relax yourself with conscious brething. Thank you very much Augusto for sharing your knowledge with us!
John
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My experience with Augusto was amazing, I have been always in Love with the Sea, and this course and his help created a new way to understand and enjoy the bond between the Ocean and me. He helped me to know myself a bit better and opened a door to walk a new path, enjoying every step… If you can do the course with him, do not hesitate, sign up… Because you are going to love it!
(you don’t need to be a surfer… This teacher and his knowledge can help everybody)
Thanks Augusto! -
I took the Survival Apnea course with Augusto in Santa Teresa and highly recommend it! He is professional, knowledgeable, passionate, and kind. These skills are great for everyone! A fun and functional approach to deepening self awareness and wellness. Excited to practice more!
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I started surfing a couple of month ago and i was feeling very anxious when i was holding my breathe under waves. I saw this course on instagram and right away i knew i had to do it!
Augusto answered me back immediately and i took the two days surf survival apnea course. It was amazing that only after six hours of breathing training, coaching, and swimming pool practice i could already feel a huge difference in my comfort underwater. Augusto was super clear about all the theory, answered all my questions, and corrected us with detail and patience in every exercise.
I highly recommend this course to anyone visiting Costa Rica. -
Augusto Carrara is the one you need to know if you have relationship with the sea. For surfing, diving, big waves, or just improve your performance with your body and mind.
Plenty of things make this experience unique, don’t miss it. -
This course is a life saver. If you want to become more comfortable in the water, in a pool, surfing, on a boat, deep diving, snorkeling or really just in life, this course is for you. And if you are already super comfortable in the water like I was and just want to know about the physiology behind free diving and breath holding, the course is fascinating. To top it off, the instructor is super interesting, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. This is one of the best things I’ve done since moving to Costa Rica 18 months ago.
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frequently asked questions
Should I be an advanced surfer to teach the course?
- The straight answer is NO. Although it is not a requirement to be an advanced surfer, you must be a person with enough surfing experience to confidently talk and communicate with the surfing community effectively.
- Underwave’s methodology is based on freediving and breath training knowledge transferred to surf scenarios, so you must be familiar with Surfer`s pain points – both in knowledge and in flesh. 🙂
Do I need any previous certification to attend this course?
NO! This course is available for anyone wanting to share a unique tool within the surfing community. Having previous experience as a surfing instructor, a Freediving Instructor, or a Coach will be of great help, but it is not mandatory.
I can´t attend the in-person classes during the internship dates! Can I do it some other time later?
- OF COURSE! This is a key component of our internship – During the Course, we will provide all the foundation materials and modules for you to understand Underwave’s full course structure. But this is just the FIRST STEP into the journey!
- Even if you were not able to attend the in-person classes in Costa Rica, we can cover that in-person practice, whether is the physical skills or gaining teaching experience and confidence, we can do this after course dates. Count on Underwave’s team and we will support your whole learning journey!
What will I need during and after the course to fulfill all requirements?
- All you will need is a laptop, a phone/camera to record/film yourself, ideally a mask (instead of goggles), a chronometer watch (any basic one will do the work), a notebook & access to a swimming pool.
- IMPORTANT: All physical and teaching methods requirements need to be submitted online if cannot attend the in-person classes, so you will need to film yourself performing the drills and have someone spotting / doing safety for you during the in-water requirements.
What are the skills, fitness and performance requirements?
- 4:00min Static Breath Hold
- 150mtrs One Breath Per Exit
- 50mtrs DNF
- Complete all Teaching Modules + Online Exam.
Where will I be able to teach these courses and programs?
- The best thing about Underwave’s methodology is how FLEXIBLE AND LIGHT it is! You will only need a stopwatch/chronometer, masks or goggles, and access to a swimming pool (ideally +12mtrs length but can be done in smaller pools such as house/hotel pools).
- This means that you will be able to teach your Underwave L1 Courses anywhere you go if you have access to the things mentioned above!
When will I become an instructor and get my certificate?
- After course completion, you will get your certificate, provided you’ve passed all the physical and teaching methods requirements.
- Remember that this does not have to be accomplished during the Course duration and can be done months after. The most important thing to remember is that becoming a skillful instructor comes with practice and teaching exposure!
When & where are the L1 Courses taught in person?
- Before confirming and signing up for any of our in-person experiences, please reach out to us through the CONTACT PAGE or send us a WhatsApp message (also found on the contact page) so you can see Underwave´s Calendar & available Instructors in your area!
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