FREEDIVING & QI GONG
RETREATS
Dahab, EGYPT
RETREATS 2026
October 17th - 24th, 2026 - fully booked
November 7th - 14th, 2026 - 6 spots available
December 14th - 21st, 2026 - 8 spots available
Early bird price until the 31st of August : 675€
Standard price : 750€
What to expect
Set in Dahab, Sud Sinai, the Freediving & Qi Gong retreat combines the exploration of movement and breath, both on land and in water, with some moment of deep relaxation immersed in the wild beauty of Sinai landscape, creating an experience that allows you to both progress in freediving while slowing down and restoring your energy.
❋ What’s included in the price ?
5 open water sessions in Blue Hole, with extensive pre and post-dive routine
Daily movement practices, including 2 extended Qi Gong sessions on the beach, guided yoga and breathwork
Daily equalisation practices
Underwater videos of your dives and video analysis
Qualified instructors and professional safeties
Entrance fees & transportation fees to the National Park
Transportation from the airport to Dahab
❋ What’s not included into the price ?
The price does not include :
Accommodation
Food
Material rental
Plane tickets
Personal insurance
Out of schedule activities
❋ A qualified team
Led by experienced freedivers, the retreat offers a safe and supportive environment where every session is guided with care and intention, allowing you to explore your limits with confidence and inner peace.
Martino is a freediving coach and athlete, SSI and AIDA instructor, Equalisation teacher, competition judge and certified safety trainer.
Louise is an instructor assistant, trained safety diver, and a Yin Yoga and Qi Gong instructor.
For groups over 6 participants, the team will be joined by Laura Lindstrom, swedish athlete, coach, SSI and AIDA Master instructor.
❋ Create your unique retreat in Dahab with us
We propose the Freediving & Qi Gong formula has a base schedule for your stay, but there is a lot more to discover in Dahab. You can find down below, the daily program of our offer, and the suggested additional activities, to make your experience of the Sinai richer. We can help you with accommodation, restaurant recommendations and reservations and all types of local logistic. More infos at the end of the page.
❋ In-water schedule tailored to each diver’s needs
Individual needs are at the core of our school’s philosophy. At the beginning of the week, each student will have the chance to get one-on-one time with our instructor to discuss about individual expectations and problematics, in order to build together a training strategy tailored to your needs and personality.
Every diving day, you will receive personalised exercises pre and post dive and will be given the space to share the feelings and insights that emerged during the session.
DAY 1
Arrival and welcome
At the airport, you will be welcomed by our trusted driver, Mohamed, who will drive you safely to your accommodation. The team will wait you there to greet you and walk you around your new home for the week.
The program for the first day remains flexible, depending on arrival times and desires of the group. If you wish, you can jump into the water for a first exploration of the reef at Eel Garden, in Lighthouse Bay, or we can organise a relaxing session of gentle movement on land.
We can share our first dinner together, taking the time to get to know one another and discuss the week ahead, while enjoying a slow-cooked meal prepared by one of our favourite places in town.
DAY 2
Water adaptation
This day is dedicated to in-water adaptation and getting to know better the place you will be diving in for the upcoming week. We will take the time to make a buoyancy check and connect with the water through slow and playful dives, allowing the nervous system to settle in and the body to adapt to the water.
Pick-up for Blue Hole8:00
Pre-dive discussions around a tea8:20 - 9:00
Pre-dive routine9:00 - 10:00
Line dive in the Blue Hole10:00 - 12:00
Lunch at Aquamarina in Blue Hole12:00 - 14:00
Return to Dahab and free time14:00 - 17:30
Stretching session 17:30 - 19:00
DAY 3
First depth experience
During this day, we invite you to dive a little bit deeper, still within your confort zone, to gently start assessing your relationship to depth and see what arises from it. The afternoon will be dedicated to restoration practices, with gentle movements and optionally a sauna session to reset and release you from the stress that you brought from your everyday life and the toxins built up from the previous in-water sessions.
Pick-up for Blue Hole8:00
Pre-dive discussions around a tea8:20 - 9:00
Pre-dive routine9:00 - 10:00
Line dive in the Blue Hole10:00 - 12:00
Lunch at Aquamarina in Blue Hole12:00 - 14:00
Return to Dahab and free time14:00 - 17:30
Qi Gong session on the beach17:30 - 19:00
Suggested complementary activities
Not included into the price
Departure for desert sauna16:00
Qi Gong session in the oasis16:30 - 17:30
Sauna & clay body wrap for recovery17:30 - 19:30
Diner in the oasis20:00
Return to Dahab21:00
DAY 4
Recovery & Integration
This day is an invitation to slow down. Recovery is an essential part of the learning process, allowing the body to integrate new sensations and the nervous system to settle after the first days of exploration.
We will meet in the late morning to reflect on your experiences in the water, discuss your sensations, and provide you with personalised feedback and exercises tailored to your individual challenges. We will review your personal video analysis and give a workshop about equalization.
To end the day, we will guide you through an extended Qi Gong session designed to cultivate body awareness, inner calm, and mindful movement, while gently supporting your ongoing recovery and preparing you for the days ahead.
Slow morning-
Discussions and feedbacks10:00 - 11:30
Equalization workshop11:30 - 12:30
Afternoon free-
Qi Gong session on the beach16:30 - 18:00
DAY 5
Technique & Exploration
This day will be the occasion to put into practice what you have been learning over the previous days. In the afternoon, you have the option to either rest or travel by boat to the natural reserve of Ras Abu Galum, where we will relax and guide you through a session of Yin Yoga and breathing techniques.
Pick-up for Blue Hole8:00
Pre-dive discussions around a tea8:20 - 9:00
Pre-dive routine9:00 - 10:00
Line dive in the Blue Hole10:00 - 12:00
Lunch at Aquamarina in Blue Hole12:00 - 13:00
Afternoon free-
Yin Yoga & Breathing techniques17:30 - 19:00
Suggested complementary activities
Not included into the price
Travel to Ras Abu Galum13:00 - 13:30
Rest and exploration of the reserve13:30 - 15:30
Yin Yoga & Breathing techniques15:30 - 17:00
Return to Dahab17:00
DAY 6
Confidence at depth
Day after day, your confidence will grow, and so will your ability to surrender to the darker shades of blue. This is our wish for you.
This day is dedicated to exploring greater depth, gently playing with your comfort zone and discovering the inner resources that emerge when you venture closer to your limits.
In the afternoon, we propose a stretching session to release the tensions and co2 created by the morning dives, followed by a gentle Yoga Nidra practice to restore the body and reset the mind. We will also hold a small workshop on effective recovery after freediving, giving you practical tools to support your future practices.
Pick-up for Blue Hole8:00
Pre-dive discussions around a tea8:20 - 9:00
Pre-dive routine9:00 - 10:00
Line dive in the Blue Hole10:00 - 12:00
Lunch at Aquamarina in Blue Hole12:00 - 13:00
Return to Dahab13:00
Free time13:00 - 16:00
Stretching & Yoga Nidra16:00 - 17:00
Workshop about freediving recovery17:00 - 18:00
DAY 7
Rest & Reset
By the 7th day, you deserve a second day of rest, to reset for the last in-water day. After several days of active exploration, this day invites you to slow down. We will gather in the late morning for a circle of reflection, offering space to share your experiences, revisit your dives, and observe what has been unfolding beneath the surface. Together, we will explore the insights that emerge, answer your questions, and offer deeper guidance to support your personal journey.
The day will conclude with an extended Qi Gong practice, creating a space for deep rest and quiet integration. Through gentle movement, mindful breathing, and stillness, we allow the body to recover, the mind to settle, and the experiences of the retreat to be fully received.
Slow morning-
Discussions and feedbacks10:00 - 11:30
Equalization technics11:30 - 12:30
Afternoon free-
Qi Gong session on the beach16:30 - 18:00
DAY 8
Final dive and celebration
As our time together comes to an end, we return to the water of Blue Hole, one last time. This final immersion can be about reaching deeper, do a personal best, but above all we wish this final dive to be an opportunity to appreciate how far you have come, to trust what your body has learned, and to savour the quiet connection with the sea.
In the evening, if you wish so, we can head to the mountains for a special treat. Together, we can walk through the wadi, exploring the quiet power of Sinai’s mountains before sharing our final dinner beneath the stars. This will be a moment to celebrate the journey we have shared, reflect on the experiences of the past days, and close the retreat together.
Pick-up for Blue Hole8:00
Pre-dive discussions around a tea8:20 - 9:00
Pre-dive routine9:00 - 10:00
Line dive in the Blue Hole10:00 - 12:00
Lunch at Aquamarina in Blue Hole12:00 - 13:00
Free time13:00 - 16:00
13:00
Return to DahabSuggested complementary activities
Not included into the price
Departure for the mountains16:00
Hike in the wadi16:00 - 18:00
Desert diner19:00
DAY 9
Last wishes & departure
As you prepare to leave Dahab, we hope you take home more than memories.
Dahab is a truly special place: the Red Sea, the silence of the desert, the quiet power of Sinai mountains, and the warmth of the bedouin lifestyle. Together with the practices we have shared throughout this week, we hope they have inspired you to slow down, breathe more deeply, and reconnect with yourself.
Perhaps the greatest gift of Dahab is not only its beauty, but its ability to reveal this quiet space of stillness that lives within all of us. Our wish is that you remember that this inner stillness does not belong to this place alone. You can return to it whenever you choose to pause, turn inward, and listen deeply. If this retreat has helped you rediscover that, then we will have shared something truly meaningful together.
Final wishes and transfer to the airport-
THINGS WE CAN HELP YOU WITH
❋ Accommodation
We are working with trusted partner and can provide you with a wide range of options, from modern to bedouin style hotels, or help you find your own small apartment or villa.
❋ Extra schedule activities
We arrange all desired activities for your group or family, so you can just sit and relax, you will find the list of all possible activities at the end of the page.
❋ Reserving best restaurants in town
Discover hidden gems and only try the best of the local food. We arrange reservation, transportation to the location or home delivery if requested and available
❋ Grocery logistic
We can make sure you have all what you need when you arrive and schedule food delivery to your home if you don’t want to spend time dealing with logistic.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
DAHAB
Ras Abu Galum
Bike rental
Mountain hikes
Quad in the desert
Outdoor climbing
Camel and horse ridding
Kite surf
Well being centers
Scuba diving
SINAI
White & Color Canyon
Ras Mohammed National Park
Saint Catherine Monastery & Beduin camp in Mount Sinai