Courses
Discover Freediving
A calm first freediving session for snorkellers, surfers and the curious. Learn breathing, relaxation and buddy safety, then practise in shallow water.
45 rpm
FREEDIVING SRI LANKA · UNAWATUNA · NOV–APR
Breathe less. See more.
Learn freediving in Sri Lanka with Molchanovs courses in Unawatuna. Beginner to Wave 2, small groups, one instructor, November to April.
Side A · Unawatuna
Your instructor
“I don't just teach you to hold your breath. I teach you to find stillness.”
Julian is a Molchanovs instructor, Evolution Spearfishing instructor and competition safety diver. He has trained in Lake Zurich, Zanzibar, Egypt's Blue Hole and the Pacific off Costa Rica, where he co-founded Evolution Spearfishing. In Unawatuna, he teaches small groups with patient coaching and conservative progression — depth is earned, never forced. We teach the Molchanovs freediving education system.
Side B · Stillness
Wave 1
A three-day Molchanovs course for complete beginners. Learn breath-hold, Frenzel equalisation, buddy safety and rescue skills, with open-water dives to 12–20 m.
33 rpm
Wave 2
For certified freedivers ready to progress safely. Develop mouthfill equalisation, free immersion and rescue skills, with open-water dives to 24–30 m.
78 rpm
Which course?
Not sure which course fits? Choose Discover for a half-day introduction, Wave 1 for your first certification, or Wave 2 if you already hold a beginner freediving certification. Compare Molchanovs courses.
At a glance
Lanka Freediving is a Molchanovs-certified freediving school in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, running Discover, Wave 1, and Wave 2 courses in groups of four, November through April.
- Location: Unawatuna, southern Sri Lanka
- Beginner option: Discover Freediving, no experience required
- Gear provided on all courses
- We reply within 24 hours
Can complete beginners learn freediving in Sri Lanka?
Yes — when taught properly. We follow the Molchanovs safety framework: never dive alone, always with a trained buddy, progressive depth. We start in the pool. Your instructor is a Molchanovs instructor and a competition safety diver.
Which freediving course should I choose?
Short on time: Discover. Ready to commit: Wave 1. Already certified: we'll place you in Wave 2 or coaching.
When is the freediving season in Unawatuna?
November through April. We don't run courses outside that window.
From enquiry to open water
01
Get in touch
Message us with your travel dates and course interest. We reply within 24 hours. Certification students receive theory access after confirmation.
02
Meet in Unawatuna
Gear provided, briefing, pool session. Get comfortable before the ocean.
03
Train in open water
Boat out early, open water dives, coaching and certification where applicable. Photos included.
A-side / B-side / Ocean
Retreat
A week to go quiet.
Five days of freediving, breathwork, and warm water in Unawatuna. Includes Wave 1 or Wave 2 certification. From €900 per person.
See the retreat
From €900 · Unawatuna
Expedition
Beyond the reef.
Multi-day expeditions for certified freedivers, including our Batanta Island trip with Salty Tracks. Small groups, remote water.
See expeditions
Batanta Island · Salty Tracks
On the sleeve notes
“I came as a nervous snorkeller. I left as a freediver.”
Emma K., Netherlands
“Julian is unbelievably calm. You feel safe the entire time.”
Marc D., France
“Best three days of a six-week trip.”
Priya S., UK
Live from Unawatuna
Guides
Plan your south coast trip
Until then
See you in the water
Freediving courses in Unawatuna from November to April. Small groups, warm water, no rush.
Get in touch
We're in Unawatuna from November to April. Message us about dates, courses, or anything you're unsure about.
Enquiry received. We'll reply within 24 hours with next steps.
Open November – April