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performance meets mind | ocean retreat

performance meets mind | ocean retreat

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Led by Jan Koller - Austrian freediving national record holder and founder of Deep Blue Connection - and Christopher Kozmuth, freediving instructor and psychotherapist.

Four days on the boat. The Adriatic Sea. A small group.

A freediving camp for anyone who wants to go deeper β€” technically, mentally, or both. Whether you're taking your first breath-hold or already diving, you get direct, personal coaching from day one β€” on deck and in the water.

Jan and Christopher bring two ways of seeing the same thing: freediving as a physical practice, and as a mental process. Technical coaching meets psychotherapeutic insight - out on the water, where it counts.

No crowded course. No off-the-shelf program. Every diver is met where they are, assessed and guided one on one.

go deeper

what you train

Breath as the foundation for calm under pressure.

Static and dynamic apnea β€” technique and efficiency. Constant weight with personal coaching. Personal-best attempts with video analysis. Mental preparation and 1:1 pre-dive coaching with Christopher.

daily schedule

- Departure from the harbour in Novi Vinodolski
- Morning session: warm-up, static, dynamic
- Constant weight with coaching
- Lunch break β€” on the boat or at the spot
- Afternoon session: deep diving, or coaching / breathwork
- Day review on the boat
- Dinner together (optional)

place

Novi Vinodolski sits on the Kvarner coast β€” a quiet stretch of the Croatian Adriatic, with clear water, sheltered bays, and the open sea right on your doorstep. The harbour is your daily starting point, and from here the boat carries you out to dive spots you'd never find on an ordinary course.

A few practicalities: accommodation and main meals are yours to arrange. We provide a basic lunch on the boat β€” just pack any extras you'd like. We'd recommend staying as close to the harbour as you can, and we're always happy to point you toward good places to stay. Just ask.

your team

Jan Koller β€” Host

Austrian freediving national record holder, AIDA instructor, and breathwork facilitator, with years of experience in water-based training and nervous-system work.

Christopher Kozmuth β€” Co-Host

Christopher turned his passion for freediving into his profession. Through his psychotherapeutic practice β€” focused on breath and body therapies β€” and years in the water, he brings understanding and training together. For him, the connection between body and mind is the foundation of every dive.

A small team. Direct guidance. No crowd dynamics.

contribution

The camp fee includes:

  • All boat sessions & freediving coaching
  • Breathwork session
  • Video analysis
  • Underwater portraits
  • Snacks & drinks on board
  • Camp dinner
  • Closing meal together in Vrbnik

add ons

rental gear

If you need any equipment, just get in touch β€” wetsuit, weights, mask, snorkel, and fins are all available.

€ 680 /p.p.
€ 680 /p.p. /p.p.

essential information

  • deep blue connection Γ— apnoetauchen.at

    Jan Koller brings freediving as a practice for both body and mind. Christopher Kozmuth brings a psychotherapist's understanding of breath, fear, and performance. Together, they create a space where technical progress and personal depth go hand in hand.

    Here, discomfort becomes something you can work with - not something you avoid.

  • important facts

    Location: Novi Vinodolski, Croatia

    Dates: 4 days (10–14 June 2026)

    Language: German & English

    Group size: kept small for quality and safety

  • your team

    Begleitung der du vertrauen kannst. PrΓ€senz die du spΓΌrst.

    A small, experienced team β€” with you on the water every single day.

    Jan Β· Christopher

    Each brings their own expertise. Together, it becomes something coherent.

  • daily rythm

    (die meisten Tage folgen diesem Rhythmus, manche sind freier)

    08:00 β€” Meet at the harbour
    09:30 β€” Morning session: warm-up, static, dynamic
    12:30 β€” Crossing & lunch break
    14:30 β€” Afternoon session: CWT coaching or personal-best attempts
    17:00 β€” Day review on the boat
    20:00 β€” Dinner together (optional)

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    included

    What's part of the experience

    All boat sessions and freediving coaching
    Breathwork session on the beach
    Video analysis of your dives
    Underwater portraits
    Daily snacks and drinks on board
    Camp dinner (day 3)
    Closing meal in Vrbnik (day 4)

    Every session is led by certified professionals, with safety as the first priority.

  • not included

    Not included

    Accommodation and main meals (arranged individually)

    Travel to and from Novi Vinodolski

    Freediving equipment (rental available on request)

    Personal travel and health insurance

    Participants are responsible for their own insurance.

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Vicky

It's been a month, and part of me is still there.

That week was far more than a retreatβ€”it felt like a journey. A journey inward, filled with laughter, meaningful conversations, moments of deep silence, and unforgettable experiences. I slowed down, disconnected from the noise, and re-emerged with a fuller heart and a calmer mind.

Some experiences fade quickly, but this one continues to echo in the most beautiful way. I'm incredibly grateful for everything I experienced and for the wonderful people who shared it. Thank you for creating such a special space. ✨

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Daniel

Outstanding retreat.
The small group size makes all the difference: the atmosphere is intimate, the coaching is genuinely personal, and the instructor ratio means you get real attention every single session.
The mix of freediving and breathwork in that setting, beautiful nature, clear Adriatic water, surrounded by people who share the same mindset, is something special.
Jan and Christopher bring two distinct perspectives that complement each other perfectly. Absolutely worth it.

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Lena

Breathwork and freediving at the ocean - a retreat that allowed me to go deeper on multiple levels and left me feeling relaxed, as if I'd been on holiday for a month.

What stood out to me was the small group and the individual approach, which allowed everyone to start from where they were (beginners and advanced alike) and have a wonderful journey above and below the sea.

I had some very blissful moments and managed to go deeper than ever before. Great company, joy and skilled coaching made it possible. Thank you for that!

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Vroni

It's hard to put into words what becomes possible when you're able to trust completely, are guided with genuine care, and everything is allowed to unfold in its own time and at its own pace. Simply being deep down in the blue. A state in which I've never felt more focused.
Thank you to Jan and Christopher, and to our little boat group, for the wonderful days at "performance meets mind" :)

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