The Orenda Concept
Discovering Depths Beyond the Ocean
At Orenda Freediving, we believe freediving is more than a sport; it’s a path to transformation. Born from over a decade of coaching, our journey began with a love for the water and evolved into a deeper mission: helping people reconnect with themselves through the breath and the sea.
Why Freedive with Orenda?
🫁 Breath as Medicine
Freediving teaches us to listen to our bodies, calm our minds, and harness our breath as a tool for healing, balance, and presence both in and out of the water.
🌊 Comfort in Discomfort
By learning to relax into the unknown, we develop resilience, patience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations, skills that carry over into everyday life.
🌀 Personal Growth
Progress in freediving isn’t about comparison. It’s about tuning into your unique journey and discovering strength, stillness, and joy beneath the surface.
🤝 Supportive Community
We grow together. At Orenda, we celebrate each step, lift each other, and share the challenges and triumphs of this underwater path.
💙 Water is Healing
The ocean grounds us, resets us, and invites emotional release. In its depths, we find clarity, connection, and peace.
More Than a Dive
Orenda Freediving is about exploring your inner world as much as the ocean. Through breath, stillness, and mindful movement, we unlock the power of presence and rediscover who we really are.
Dive in. Let go. Find your depth.
Meet the Team
Coach Nikki
Irish-born and a former National Record Holder, Nikki has been coaching freediving globally since 2013. As an Apnea Total Course Director and Instructor Trainer, she brings calm expertise and a deeply personalized approach to every session. With over 2,500 nautical miles of ocean experience, Nikki is passionate about helping students grow in confidence, awareness, and joy beneath the surface.
Coach Lukas
Lukas brings a grounded, technical edge to the team with his background in deep diving and athlete development. Having coached numerous freediving athletes, he’s known for his precision, patience, and ability to fine-tune performance at every level. Whether you're just starting or training for depth, Lukas helps you push limits safely and effectively, always with calm focus and care.
Coach Thomas
With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for teaching, Thomas specializes in breathwork, safety, and freediving fundamentals. His methodical approach and friendly nature make him especially skilled at helping students build solid, confident foundations in the sport.
Yoga Instructor Silvia
Silvia is a certified Hatha Yoga teacher with over 15 years of experience guiding students in breath-led movement and deep body awareness. Her traditional, grounding approach complements the freediving journey, helping students cultivate calm, balance, and focus on the mat. Silvia’s classes offer a space to reconnect, reset, and breathe with intention.
🌊 Small groups. Personal attention. Deep transformation.
👉 [Contact Us] to start your freediving journey in Thailand with Orenda Freediving.