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Things You Need To Know Before Doing A Freediving Course (That No One Else Talks About)

Things you need to know before doing a freediving course (that no one else talks about) Freediving has gained popularity in recent years thanks to a mix of freediving competitions going mainstream, Hollywood and Netflix writers running out of ideas to write about, and Instagram influencers looking for new ways to capture the attention of […]

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A Journey Through Rhythms And Moves In Zanzibar (With Afrobeats Music And Dance)

A Journey Through Rhythms and Moves In Zanzibar (With Afrobeats Music And Dance) Music and dance has always been a powerful medium for cultural expression and a source of unity among people worldwide. Different regions of the world have their music and dance forms that have become a worldwide phenomenon. For example countries like Argentina

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Eating My Wings To Make Me Tame (How Restricted Depths Turned Me Into a Master of Ear Equalization)

Eating My Wings To Make Me Tame (How Restricted Depths Turned Me Into a Master of Ear Equalization) When I returned to Mauritius in 2018 after intensive freediving training in Bali, I knew I was going to face two big challenges to continue progressing on my freediving journey – finding a buddy to train with

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The Philosophical Depths of Ghost in the Shell (Can Machines Develop Souls While Humans Lose Theirs?)

The Philosophical Depths of Ghost in the Shell (Can Machines Develop Souls While Humans Lose Theirs?) In the year 2029, the world is characterized by remarkable technological advancements that were once thought to be confined to the realm of science fiction. Cyborgs, prosthetic bodies, and brain-computer interfaces have become commonplace, humans now possess cyber brains

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A Tale Of Water And AI (Elevating Underwater Photography with AI)

A Tale Of Water And AI (Elevating Underwater Photography with AI) The human form is inherently elegant, and when submerged in water, it takes on a surreal and ethereal quality. The fluidity of movement, the play of light and shadows, and the natural grace that emerges underwater are elements that first got me captivated and

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Discover Stone Town, Your Ultimate Destination for Freediving and Yoga in Zanzibar

Discover Stone Town, Your Ultimate Destination for Freediving and Yoga in Zanzibar Stone Town in Zanzibar is a captivating and unique destination that beckons travelers and freedivers alike. Nestled along the picturesque coast of the Indian Ocean, this historic UNESCO World Heritage Site offers both novice and seasoned freedivers the chance to combine their passion

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Eating My Wings To Make Me Tame (When Working With Limitations Helps You To Grow)

Eating My Wings To Make Me Tame (When Working With Limitations Helps You Grow) Often we are taught that when we seek progress in something in life, we need to push past our current limits. While this may be true for most cases, sometimes having certain limitations pushed upon us instead and having to work

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The Top Thing To Do In Zanzibar That Nobody Else Is Doing

The Top Thing To Do In Zanzibar That Nobody Else Is Doing So, you’ve got your swimsuit, your sunscreen, and your sense of adventure packed and ready to go. You’ve done your research online and already bookmarked the top things to do in Zanzibar. But wait, there’s a new marine adventure on the horizon or

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Why Freediving Is Not True Meditation (But It Can Help To Reach It)

Why Freediving Is Not True Meditation (But It Can Help To Reach It) Meditation is a practice that has been revered for centuries as a mean to cultivate inner peace, mindfulness, and spiritual growth. However, while today many activities may share certain aspects with meditation, not all practices can be classified as true meditation. In

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The Dangers Of Breathwork (How To Avoid Losing Your Life Over A Breath-Hold)

The Dangers Of Breathwork (How To Avoid Losing Your Life Over A Breath-Hold) So you have been told or heard that breathwork can help you deal with stress, improve your general well-being or calm your mind. Or maybe you are just out there looking to learn breathwork as a way to improve your meditation practice.

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