More Than
Freediving

"Sink deep. Think weird."

Welcome to Salty Minds … where overthinking feels the blue.

We’re not just a freediving school. We’re a home for people who feel more alive in the water than on land. Whether you’re a freediver, snorkeler, swimmer, scuba diver, underwater model, mermaid, ocean athlete, or simply someone whose brain refuses to have an “off” button… you’ll fit right in.

Salty Minds space was created around one simple idea: the ocean has a strange way of quieting the noise.

Freediving isn’t about holding your breath to impress people at dinner parties. It’s about discovering what happens when you stop fighting yourself. Just you, a single breath, and the freedom to move through the water.

You learn to slow down. To trust yourself. To stay calm under pressure. To let go instead of forcing things. And the funny part? Those lessons don’t stay underwater. They follow you back into everyday life.

Whether your goal is to dive deeper, improve your equalization, become a safer diver, meet like-minded salty humans, or simply escape reality for a while… you’re welcome here.

So take a deep breath and Jump in.

Start Your Journey

5+ Years Experience

Loai Dawood

AIDA Freediving Instructor, Certified Safety

Five years ago, I took my first breath into the world of freediving—and I've been hooked ever since. As an AIDA Instructor, certified to 60m+ depth and in freediving safety, my passion is helping people discover the freedom, calm, and adventure beneath the surface. Whether it's your first dive or the start of a lifelong journey, I'm here to help you create unforgettable memories and fall in love with the ocean.

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7+ Years Experience

Pico Das

AIDA Freediving Master Instructor, Underwater Photographer, Yoga Instructor

I learned to swim before I could walk, and the ocean has been my greatest teacher ever since. I've built my life around the water and the freedom, calm, and focus it offers, along with the countless benefits that come with every breath-hold. Nothing brings me more joy than helping others discover their own aquatic potential. Whether you're taking your first breath beneath the surface or deepening a practice you already love, I'm here to guide you toward huge memories you'll carry long after you surface.

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7+ Years Experience

Fanny Le Louarn

AIDA FREEDIVING INSTRUCTOR, AIDA YOUTH INSTRUCTOR, EFR INSTRUCTOR, CERTIFIED SAFETY, SCUBA INSTRUCTOR

I've spent years teaching people in the water all over the world, and if there's one thing I care about most, it's making sure every student learns at their own pace, in an environment where they feel truly safe. I'm known for being very patient, and I love adapting my approach to whoever's in front of me, a nervous first-timer or a seasoned freediver chasing a new personal best. On the buoy, my job is simple: help you feel comfortable, progress safely, and enjoy every second underwater.

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3+ Years Experience

Islam Ali

AIDA Safety Instructor, AIDA Freediving Instructor, AIDA Judge, Competition Organizer

Freediving is more than a sport to me, it's a way of life. 3 years of Advanced Competition Safety experience, including serving on the AIDA World Championship Safety Team, and 2 years of experience as a freediving Instructor. My passion is helping divers progress safely, build confidence, and enjoy every step of their freediving journey.

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5+ Years Experience

Hossam Hassan

AIDA Freediving Instructor

For the past 5 years, I've explored the underwater world through freediving in the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, a journey of both depth and self-discovery. I believe the greatest lessons beneath the surface are presence, resilience, humility, and trust. I'm passionate about creating a safe, supportive learning environment, with a special focus on helping students overcome water-related fears and build lasting confidence through patience and understanding. Beyond teaching, I'm inspired by the quiet, philosophical nature of the sea, which reminds us to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and carry those lessons into everyday life.

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Loai Dawood

AIDA Freediving Instructor · Dahab, Egypt

In my early days I was working as a software engineer in big corporations, solving complicated real-life problems — and carrying a lifelong connection to movement and sports.

Salty Minds isn't an academy — it's a freediving space. A small club of instructors, photographers, athletes and ocean enthusiasts who share the same water, in many languages. I'm the founder, and one of many salty people who make it what it is.

"Over time, I realized freediving isn't really about how deep you go. It's about awareness of your feels in the water… and inside yourself."