I tried FREEDIVING with No Experience | Part 1

[@sonovadob]

The biggest misconception people have about freediving is that it is about your ability to hold your breath for long periods, but its so much more than that. The further you get the more it becomes a meditative-psychology teaching you to relax every muscle in your body. Only then can you reach the depths you want. Have fun!

[@LaurieShaw]

🙏

[@deefermin1743]

Agree on this one! I had my intro in freediving last weekend but I am not relax thats why I cant hold my breath for too long time.

[@daishin8492]

i love your humble but enthusiastic attitude towards things. i hope this channel blows up because I enjoy your content and I think a lot of other people would too

[@fanawane6650]

Wow, I'm just three days into practicing in the pool, and I'm really thankful I discovered this video. It's incredibly motivating and exactly what I needed to keep pushing forward!

[@LaurieShaw]

Wonderful! Thanks mate!

[@Yggdrasil42]

That's awesome. Pool practice is a great way to become more comfortable with breath holds. Make sure to never freedive alone, whatever you do.

[@fanawane6650]

@@Yggdrasil42 thank you ;)

[@f3t586]

so cool to see an Australian youtuber in my area try freediving. I used free dive a lot at shelly beach but just never had anyone to go with so id end up just doing it by myself (which is no good). I think by myself I got to around 12-13 meters deep (around the depth of the underwater motorcycle at shelly beach). I wish you luck on freediving and you definitely inspired me to try it again

[@kgal1298]

I'm doing a class in Hawaii next month so this helps me know what to expect. Though I am a practiced swimmer so I know you can hold your breath on average for a minute on land so that doubles in the water typically, but static holds is always the worst.

[@kiko7247]

That's a great start, Laurie! I love swimming and diving, but I am super bad at breathing.. 1 minute max and I hyperventilate lol. The last shots are beautiful, swimming with seals must be amazing. Can't wait for your next challenge /video! Take care

[@LaurieShaw]

Ah wonderful thank you!!

[@skinz1234]

Hi great vid! U never explained why you think you didnt have a eq issue anymore during your successful 10m dive? It just disapeared? Would like to hear your theory about what do u think fixed it? 😊

[@eric55406]

Swimming with the seals; awesome! I didn't realize the head-down equalizing can be an issue. I've gone down maybe 6-10m while snorkeling and really looking forward to doing a proper Freediving course with an instructor, hopefully this year, to learn to go deeper and stay longer for those fun dives. Stay safe and have fun!

[@jujuryan9632]

Hi Laurie, I really enjoy your videos and I hope whatever the KZbin algorithm is doing with your views that it will change soon again! Your content is awesome and would deserve way more subscribers.

[@LaurieShaw]

Haha thanks mate appreciate that! 🙌

[@simracingchannel7691]

Your baseline was really good ! I went snorkeling this year first time since adulthood and i went down maybe 6m and no longer than maybe 40secs lol. I am thinking maybe taking a free dive course to proper learn the technique and theory.

[@Makore94]

Thinking that the air comes out through the ears is a big misconception 😂 If so, bubbles would be seen escaping from the ears. What you essentially do is increasing the pressure in your middle ear through the Eustachian tubes, to match it with the pressure outside. Great video, btw!

[@LaurieShaw]

🙌👌💙

[@kluddkalle]

Nice! Once you’re past the initial thresholds there is no looking back! Been freediving my entire life (almost) and to me it’s second nature to be in and under the water holding my breath. Looking forward to seeing more! And really good advice at the end. Stay safe! 👍🏽😀

[@priktop8440]

So amazing. How long can you hold your breath?

[@LaurieShaw]

🙌

[@kluddkalle]

@@priktop8440 me? Best I’ve done is 6 mins, but that were I have drawn my own line for safety. Same with depth, 35 meters is the deepest I’ve done but mostly because I’m a careful guy. 😀

[@AjPerson0]

I have a feeling this video is going to go viral soon

[@takeahike858]

In my recommendations

[@You_and_meeee]

FFFRRR

[@You_and_meeee]

@@takeahike858 🗿🍷

[@vi3tra]

Because of the new Netflix movie released. A lot of people are now interested in diving.

[@FakeKingBob]

Same

[@atag512]

very cool. i did mine last year with two pros. day 1 in the pool, 30 seconds and I was terrible compared to the entire class (I was the oldest also), day 3 I did 3 mins 10.... I was the only one that made it down to 60 for the graduation and I was soooooo elated.....i need to continue practicing.. very cool video

[@madladhobson]

i can barely hold my breath for 10 seconds under water haha. nearly 2 minutes for you straight away wow

[@LaurieShaw]

😂👌💙

[@blackhathacker8732]

Hello , all the things u went through happened to me in my freediving course everything u did was the same for me from holding ur breath for 1 min and 58 sec to free immersion 8 meters to equalization problems but thankfully i improved after some practice i fixed my equalization issues i was using valsalva now im using frenzel and from 1 min 58sec to 4 min 45 sec and to depth of 35 meters and now im a certified freediver from CMAS

[@jordanshaw9832]

So awesome! Roll on Part 2 🎉🎉🎉

[@LaurieShaw]

Woohoo! Coming sunday 🤟

[@timothyparsons8233]

Amazing the seals look like fun .

[@de_pack_]

Your challenge videos re-excite me to get out there and try everything possible. Great stuff.

[@LaurieShaw]

🙌👌

[@JoaoRavasiodaRosa]

Nice video! congrats on the improvement and attitude. Very inspiring!! What is the mask you are using in the dives??

[@Voltimations]

man i barely can even hold my breath for 30 seconds

[@peterhart5312]

Great video! Awesome editing and a great story… Keep it up. Free diving looks incredible. I am very jealous haha

[@LaurieShaw]

Thank you bro! 🙌💙

[@LaurieShaw]

If you’re interested I’m sure @freedivingcentral would be able to help you experience it!

[@daddyrauc57]

You’re some man Loz, great content

[@LaurieShaw]

🙌

[@mcd22630]

I’m feeling anxiety about drowning just watching this video. God bless those who want to learn to free dive.

[@StormRaid417]

His first time is actually very impressive. I have to do breathing techniques to even get close to 2 minutes. I do agree that hyperventilating is dangerous and bad practice even though it is a quick way to get longer breath hold times.

[@justiiiii]

Recently i went to the free-diving course, i had a bit of experience before, i was diving for like 6-7 meters in the sea, but on the course i did almost all in 1 attempt, and on third day i did 15 meters, rescue from 10 meters and other requirements for level 1

[@DjMasterBlader]

Keen for part 2 man!

[@LaurieShaw]

Yeww! coming this sunday!

[@olabashanda]

second try almost 2 minutes?!?! seems really good

[@LaurieShaw]

🙌❤️

[@chaos616rev]

Can’t wait for part 2！

[@LaurieShaw]

It’s out now! 🙌💙

[@ephemerio]

1 minute 58!? Bro i know when your older you can naturally hold your breath longer but still thats really good i can only hold mine for about 30-45

[@johnbugnoii]

Great video!! I’m super interested in free diving too. Thanks so much and God bless you!!

[@finbarshields]

Awesome video. that seal footage is insane o_o

[@JabliickoCZ]

for me scuba diving is such an expensive hobby but its my lifedream to scuba dive around the globe, explore the sea life and the world in the depths of our ocean. Should I go with freediving? Is it better if I dont have thousands of dollars for a hobby?

[@gary7757]

I was diving recently in turkiye. Just for fun and to take some videos with my gopro. I thought it is normal but maybe im the only one. I can feel my ear after like 40cm. Then I feel slight pain after maybe 1,5-2m about 3,5m the pain i really really strong. It was my first time and I didnt know how to regulate the pressure. Do I need practice or are there some kind of people who cant dive ?

[@serbbrb_7891]

awesome progress! did you stick to only co2/o2 tables for exercises? and how much did your breathhold time improve in a month

[@LaurieShaw]

Thanks bro! Yeah mostly, and breath hold testing will be shown in Part 2 which comes out in 2 days!

[@zaiohellgren9266]

This is super nice, gets me inspired, i want to get further with freediving!!

[@bmxeronoffroad]

your one of my favorite youtubers idk how you arent way more popular! maybe do some colabs with others?

[@LaurieShaw]

Thanks mate! Yeah good idea

[@cdocranktours2514]

good video sir, i can't get past 5 meters same as you. happy to see you get to 10 meters.. cant wait for part 2.. watching from the Philippines..

[@LaurieShaw]

Woohoo!

[@derekschinke2512]

Your teacher failing to instruct you to perform the Valsalva maneuver in order to equalize your ears was irresponsible. That's how you cause barotrauma to your ears.

[@Whosurdaddy71]

That was just the test in the beginning. 😂

[@mc-nm6ml]

Uhhh no… there’s no way he made it down 8 meters without equalizing. Just cause it wasn’t expressly taught/shown in the video doesn’t mean they didn’t go over it.

[@m.bird.]

We use Frenzel, not Valsalva, to equalize. It's one of the first things an instructor teaches.

[@theclearproof]

Advice...don't hire Dan unless you want to bust your ear drum at 10m. You have to equalize properly.

[@pro_gemer]

not very good with american court but im sure that not teaching you how to equalize pressure in your ears falls into some endangerment that you could sue for, not saying that you should but its kinda wild how the instructor just ignored that

[@TheHackityHack]

9:19 nice banker bag lol

[@LaurieShaw]

😂

[@user_noway]

Great! I cant even hold my breath for 20secs. How did u do that?

[@rafaelsevillano1437]

Wow.. I hope i could also train freediving so i can upgrade my diving skills properly..

[@LaurieShaw]

Good luck bro!

[@Maxi-333]

Ah I wanna go free diving with Whale Sharks in Indonesia!!

[@Theswordandthesnakegaming]

It sucks because I always wanted to scuba dive but none of the ear pressure clear things worked for me

[@gabrielex]

I have no issues with equalization, my main problem is that when I hold my breath and fill my lungs, air pushes on my throat and hurts, is there any tip to prevent that?

[@Leviengland2025]

Love your videos the last dive i did was in a 32 pound silicone mermaid tail

[@LaurieShaw]

Oh wow! 🙌💙

[@mohamedarayeb3859]

The more you are physically fit and healthy, you will rest in the sea, and this is what exercises provide.

[@NickDrinksWater]

Sounds like fun having a great experience in water.

[@Erenyaegerbernardin]

You are not a beginner because the average person wouldn't have been able to hold their breath that long and they'd probably be scared at first. Not to mention you didnt freak out over the seals. You didn't dive without any experience. They gave you a lot of information

[@FakeKingBob]

This video is gonna go viral in 2030

[@Hansulf]

When taking the pressure out of your ears, push until you pop both ears

[@swayi_]

Release part 2

[@LaurieShaw]

Coming Sunday! Yeww

[@Maria-wy9ou]

Do you have any discount codes for these guys?

[@LaurieShaw]

No but I’m sure if you send @freedivingcentral a message they will sort you out!

[@LaurieShaw]

Code: divedeep

[@bigbeck_on_yt]

this is awesome

[@LaurieShaw]

🙌💙

[@ctrl-shift-w]

I swear if I see a bunch of titanic memes ima lose it💀

[@esapov]

love this docu

[@LaurieShaw]

🙌💙

[@mcouturex]

This was literally me when I first started freediving. Now its second nature and i hands free equalze naturally, who knew:)

[@alexshaw3265]

Huge vibes

[@LaurieShaw]

🤟

[@Blue_8800]

The first dive at the harbour was not safe without a line to the rope...a big no no

[@TiroTurnip]

this is sooo entertaining

[@teaacustardcream2868]

Is that a bad start - ‘ mate it’s a great start yeah yeah…my first course I did 2 mins’ 😂

[@Ocer.]

Man I love freediving

[@RIMHQ-YT]

I did 32 meters alone as always and I thought myself. It's the best just to be there alone and no stress about anyone being there. Just you and the fishes and no worries about anything

[@LaurieShaw]

🙌

[@JingxiZhang-q1q]

It's a beautiful video. And be honest, you are really tranqulla! that's a good sign.

[@RaulEdu33]

It's great seeing Antoine Griezmann also training to be a freediver 😁

[@sitaro8]

Great work! With your capacity you can get down to 30m. Its all in your mind :)

[@LaurieShaw]

Thanks bro!

[@mironty]

I still can't get past 10m. I think it may do with my deviated septum and allergies :(

[@LaurieShaw]

Ah 😢 maybe try contacting Freediving central?

[@bhakthitv2894]

Can we use earplugs or not?

[@comfycorelife3654]

Do you have to be very lean to feeedive?

[@serinadelmar6012]

Wow beautiful on so many levels ❤

[@LaurieShaw]

Thank you!! 🙌💙

[@CoronIslandFreediver]

Since i learned freedive i never get bored in the water.

[@JavelineerKrieg]

bro you can hold your breath as much as me or even more with ease... And i dive at least 25m with fins

[@vaffanclash]

and then there's me, feeling the pressure even at around 1.5/2 meters... I could push myself at around 7 meters, but still... and equalizing does nothing for me :\

[@evi6707]

i thought i was at a good start with holding my breath for 1:30, but prolly its bc of smoking

[@user-gi7kk7by4r]

U never said what fixed the problem? How did u get past 7m? Im stuck at 7 also! What fixed the problem in your opinion?

[@mohamedarayeb3859]

Close your mouth en neus en Bush oxigin te de ears directly u 👂 open Dat is technique When water drop in u mask open little bit 😷 mask en push out oxigin out from u neus en u wil see water out 💧 from u mask U may pass out if you past limit Bcz of dis , never risk alone Diving is easy to learn, but swimming and bearing the strength of the currents when entering or exiting is the difficult thing, and it is preferable to use sea applications, preferably 1 max

[@LaLtheGaL]

It looks like you’re falling in love. I started Freediving a year ago and it’s changed my life. There will be ups and downs, but as long as you approach the downs with curiosity and continue that love for problem solving… you’ll slowly make progress.

[@LaurieShaw]

🙌

[@Cherrylromero]

I love diving

[@blackhathacker8732]

If ur still having problems i can help u

[@ChantelStays]

I dont understand how snorkels work...at such a deep level ?

[@CorvinhoDoMal]

The snorkels only work for breathing at the surface, when you go deep, you take it out of your mouth.

[@My_Gaby84]

I love to see this process I see this video 10 time are redy😂

[@bene1605]

Nice vid

[@LaurieShaw]

🙏

[@walle3373]

I went 19,2 meters deep for my first time, Im 15

[@LaurieShaw]

Awesome!

[@adrnik19]

awesome video man

[@Hawiyah_galery71532]

Like my friends. He learn swim not until 2 years, he can freedive 40 meters, I predict that he break the Guinness World Record for 5 years

[@PennyEvolus]

oops guess ive been breaking that advice all my life cause i taught myself to freedive haha

[@Cheng_Neng_Bin]

hey laurie can i see your eye foe a sec lol its cool

[@janezpetergrom4731]

...10m after weeks of training?!

[@NORWOODShadow]

Enjoy it's an addiction.

[@LaurieShaw]

🙏

[@kelvinlau9019]

30 days training is a lot

[@conorw234]

Ngl this is pretty good but I got 23m on my first day

[@patrickturner7908]

26 feet would still seem scary to me

[@sashablazquez]

am an amazing swimmer but i cant hold my breath for shit lol

[@nahumsalgado5478]

yop

[@AkilezNewEngland]

Happy For You! You will love this sport for life. The Ocean is so fast and peaceful. I learned Freediving from the Badjaos in the Philippines in 1980. I used a different technic of breathing. I usually dive alone but please never dive alone if you're not confident with yourself. Positivity is a must in Freediving. Take Care Bro!

[@Plough78]

Idiot thing to do... Go fishing.. 🎣 Nuff said 😂🎉

[@LaurieShaw]

😂

[@Cheng_Neng_Bin]

sry laurie i did not know your blind im so sry i was typing then i hear that your blind:( xd

[@toorimakun]

13:18 I always wondered how a black man is more likely to drowned in his own bathtub than get shot by a cop.... I guess this is how.

[@OptimumsS]

Come to islam before its too late