Explore
The
Silence

Connect with your breath, find calm in the blue, and experience ultimate freedom beneath the surface.

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Alex Hedström

AIDA

Official Judge

Meet the Instructor

One Breath.
No Limits.

Hi, I’m Alex, a freediving instructor passionate about exploring depths on a single breath. I help others connect with their breath, finding calm in water, and experience freedom beneath the surface.

Want to learn freediving, need a safety diver, or have questions about competition judging? I'd love to hear from you and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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21 Day C02 Tolerance Challenge

This isn’t just about holding your breath, it’s about recalibrating your body’s internal alarm system to unlock peak physical and mental performance.

Most people believe the urge to breathe is caused by a lack of oxygen. In reality, it is triggered by your brain's sensitivity to rising carbon dioxide levels. By increasing your C02 tolerance, you fundamentally change how your body manages stress and energy.

Master the Stress Response
Enhanced Athletic Endurance
Superior Oxygen Delivery
Mental Clarity

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Professional Expertise

Tailored support for every level of the sport.

Freediving Instructor

Personalized coaching focusing on relaxation, equalization, and techniques to extend your depth safely.

Competition Safety Diver

Experienced AIDA Safety Freediver for competitions. Reliable, focused, and trained for high-pressure environments.

AIDA Judge

Certified AIDA Competition Judge ensuring fair play and adherence to international regulations at official events.

Upcoming Competitions

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Swedish Freediving Championship

Pool

March 20 - March 22, 2026

Erikdalsbadet, Stockholm, Sweden

World Apnea 2026 Pool Championships

Pool

May 30 - June 07, 2026

Budapest, Hungary

Finished Competitions

3rd AIDA Frozen Frog Static Challenge

Open Water

February 15, 2026

Arriesjön, Vellinge, Sweden

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Imagine you lying still in the water facing down breathing slowly in and out through your snorkel. Light from the sun makes a spectacular scene in the crystal blue water and the waves make you relaxed. You close your eyes and feel an inner calm spread inside your body.

A few minutes later you take a final deep breath and dive into the depth of the blue ocean. The silence is stunning, the feel of weightlessness makes your body even more relaxed. You feel your heart in a way you have never done before and your heart rate keeps beating slower and slower for each heartbeat.

You are now in one of the few places on earth where you can feel total inner peace.

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Featured Video

Freediving in Dahab

Home again after a fantastic freediving week in Dahab and the Blue Hole. 17 members of Active Divers traveled to Dahab on the 26/10 to participate in a 6 day training week and it turned out to be a very successful week for all of us. With a lot of new knowledge and many new PB’s we all got home with a big smile on our faces :)

Blog

Thoughts on training, travel, and the mental game.

Alex Hedström STA

Training to postpone contractions

February 23, 2026

Contractions are mainly caused by high levels of CO2 in your body but when the contractions start has also a lot to do with your level of comfort and stress…

Alex Hedström Glide

Basic freediving pool training

January 30, 2026

If you are a beginner freediver the most important thing is to get used to the water and to get comfortable holding your breath. It does not have to be…

Alex STA Training

8 Tips for longer and safer breath holds

January 19, 2026

Holding your breath is a wonderful way to explore and get to know your body and what it can do. Surprisingly it can do a lot more than you think.…

No. Beginners are welcome. My courses start from the basics: breathing, relaxation, and safety. Whether you want to explore the ocean on one breath or improve your technique, we progress at your pace.

AIDA is the international federation for freediving. As an AIDA instructor and judge, I follow their standards for training and competition. That means your certification is recognized worldwide and competitions I judge follow consistent, fair rules.

Yes. The online course focuses on breath-hold technique, equalization theory, and dry training you can do at home. It’s designed to build a strong foundation before or alongside time in the water. No pool or ocean is required to complete it.

Reach out via Signal (link in the Contact section). Send the event name, dates, and whether you need a safety freediver or an AIDA judge. I’ll confirm availability and details as soon as I can.

It depends on the program. The online breath & mind course is a 4-week structured program you can do at home. In-water courses usually run over a few days. Get in touch and I’ll suggest what fits your goals and schedule.

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