Associated centre on Lake Bolsena
Katabasis Lago di Bolsena is an affiliate centre in the province of Viterbo, in the Lazio region, which promotes freediving focused on well-being, in line with the vision of Carlo Boscia, founder of Katabasis Freediving and Sailing, and with full respect for the sea and all aquatic life. The freediving we offer focuses on awareness of our bodies and our breathing, technique and the pleasure of being in the water, without the desperate quest to surpass depths, distances or times.
Katabasis Lake Bolsena operates mainly on Europe’s largest volcanic lake. With a depth of 151 meters, crystal-clear water, the setting of its wonderful islands ‘Marta and Bisentina’ and the breathtaking panorama of the Volsini Mountains, it lends itself perfectly to a unique freediving experience.
Andrea Viola
The centre is run by Andrea Viola, a freediving instructor, personal trainer and professional with experience in sports training and nutrition.
ACTIVITIES ON OFFER
SSI Pool/Freediver Level 1 Course
An introductory experience to discover freediving and learn the technique, breathing and the basics of equalisation, but above all to understand and love the water. Open to anyone keen to give it a go, including boys and girls aged 12 and over! Guided step by step by a highly experienced instructor, you will learn the importance of safety and how to practise recreational freediving whilst interacting mindfully with the aquatic environment.
SSI Freediving Advanced Level 2 Course
This course provides further knowledge for practising freediving. It explores equalization in greater depth, covering various descent techniques along the line such as constant weight and free immersion (arm-assisted descent). A course designed to refine your technique without ever losing sight of the fun.
Private lessons
Where students can improve their freediving technique, body position in the water, breathing, and all those small mistakes that prevent them from improving their performance or feeling comfortable in the water. Personalized training sessions, both in and out of the water, to regain or improve physical fitness.
Group or individual Autogenic Training sessions.
Perfect for becoming more aware of your body, achieving deep relaxation and reducing anxiety.
Calendar for Freediving in Bolsena
JUNE
11–14 – Pool/Freediver Level 1
25–28 – Pool/Freediver Level 1 / Advanced Level 2
JULY
9–12 – Pool/Freediver Level 1
23rd to 26th – Pool/Freediver Level 1 / Advanced Level 2
AUGUST
20th to 23rd – Pool/Freediver Level 1
SEPTEMBER
3rd to 6th – Pool/Freediver Level 1
10th to 13th – Pool/Freediver Level 1 / Advanced Level 2
Participation and contacts
The activities are aimed at adults and young people interested in improving their fitness and developing a greater awareness of their bodies in relation to the water.
Katabasis Freediving and Sailing offers a range of activities, including sea dives at its headquarters in Baratti, Tuscany, workshops on advanced techniques and buoyancy control, and sailing cruises dedicated to freediving and spearfishing, always with full respect for the environment and sustainable fishing practices.
Contact details
email – info@katabasis.it
Andrea Viola tel. +39 3407669846
