The people behind Freediving Brain

Met in the water. Built a school.

It started in Dahab, on the Red Sea. We met in the water, fell in love, and built a freediving school.

Shebl & Rimi

Shebl

Founder & Head Instructor Trainer

The vibe: Inner calm & psychological mastery

Ex-competitive swimmer. Left a Cairo marketing job for Dahab in 2021. AIDA Instructor Trainer and Judge, studying sport psychology.

Rimi

Assistant Instructor, AIDA Judge & Trip Organiser

The vibe: High-energy spark & architect of the journey

Architect and UX design lead who came to Dahab to try freediving, and stayed. Now an assistant instructor and instructor candidate, an AIDA freediving judge, and the organiser behind every trip. First Iraqi female freediver.

From Dahab to the world

We've dived with whales, mantas and dolphins around the world. Now based in Barcelona, teaching, and running freediving trips.

Our global playgrounds

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Egypt & Dahab

Shebl's home water, every reef and canyon.

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Indonesia & Bali

Island drop-offs, shipwrecks and hidden gems across Bali, Lombok and Komodo.

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Sri Lanka

Depth training and surf on the coast; jungle hikes and wild elephants inland.

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The Canary Islands

Deep volcanic water off Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

Ready to dive?

First breath or your hundredth, there's a spot for you.

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