1 BREATH?
1 BREATH is the first SSI and Molchanovs Freediving Center located in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound. We offer freediving courses for all levels, weekly pool training* and freediving tours. Join us today and experience the freedom and joy of being under water on a single breath!
WHY FREEDIVE?
From your first immersion in the water your world slows and you enter a dream like state.
The stress of terrestrial life dissolves with every dive.
Back on land you will feel calmer and cary the relaxation you learned while freediving in your daily life.
OUR COURSES
We certify through Molchanovs system
OUR TEAM
Derek Broussard
Owner and Instructor, Derek has been involved in elite level coaching and sports for almost two decades. In 2003 Derek discovered the world of Freediving and fell in love with this "meditative extreme sport". Combining athleticism with mental relaxation and ocean adventures.
In 2015 Derek received an invitation from Cirque Du Soleil, to become their first Apnea Specialist. Using his decade of experience in freediving, he performed along side some of the greatest athletes and performers in the world for the touring show "Sep7imo Dia". Using his time on tour to train with some of the best freedivers in the world.
Using these experiences Derek brings a unique coaching style to his classes. We know that everyone learns differently and has a different familiarity with the ocean. Whether you are an inspiring national champion or would just like to get over your fear of the ocean, we can train you. Our passion is to help as many people as we can discover the amazing world the ocean has to offer.
Vianney Sanchez
Instructor. Vi has more than 10 years of experience as a ballet dancer with the Royal Academy of Dance of London graduating in 2018 as one of their certified Ballet teachers. She has a deep passion about teaching technique and discipline.
In 2019 she certified as a freediving instructor with SSI combining her two passions teaching and her love for the ocean. She joined Derek in this adventure of teaching the students how to break mental and physical barriers and showing the world the value and importance of the ocean in our every day life.
Using these experiences Vi brings a technical coaching style to her classes.
Her goal is to inspire others to be better and kinder with themself, the planet and the inhabitants that live in it