performance meets mind | ocean retreat

Name: performance meets mind | ocean retreat
Brand: DeepBlueConnecion
Price: 680.0 EUR
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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 — technically, mentally, or both. Whether you're taking your first breath-hold or already diving, you get direct, personal coaching from day one — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — Co-Host

Christopher turned his passion for freediving into his profession. Through his psychotherapeutic practice — focused on breath and body therapies — 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 — wetsuit, weights, mask, snorkel, and fins are all available.

€ 680 /p.p.

€ 680 /p.p. /p.p.

essential information

deep blue connection × 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. Präsenz die du spürst.
A small, experienced team — with you on the water every single day.
Jan · Christopher
Each brings their own expertise. Together, it becomes something coherent.
daily rythm
(die meisten Tage folgen diesem Rhythmus, manche sind freier)
08:00 — Meet at the harbour
09:30 — Morning session: warm-up, static, dynamic
12:30 — Crossing & lunch break
14:30 — Afternoon session: CWT coaching or personal-best attempts
17:00 — Day review on the boat
20:00 — Dinner together (optional)
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.