Our first ever Liv For The Sea RETREAT! Those who know us know we call our trips expeditions for a reason - so this time we want to reward all our adventurous souls with something a little more restorative in nature. We are collaborating with Rowie Geraerts, for a freedive and yoga retreat, in one of the most well known freedive locations in the world. This is a trip to slow down, relax, and focus on developing your skills as a freediver. Each day will include a line dive, yoga and practical theory session, suitable for those who would like to complete a course, or those who would simply like to train or dive for fun. We are also excited to announce that this trip we will be offering our first ever Wave 3 course, with our founder Liv having recently become certified.

The North East Coast of Bali is a freedivers paradise, with access to great visibility, warm temperatures and endless depth right off the shore. Tulamben is a freediving and scuba destination known for its unique volcanic landscape and steep underwater drop offs. The USAT Liberty Wreck - Located just 30 meters from the beach, the wreck measures an impressive 120m on a steeply sloping sandy bottom, with its top just 3 meters below the water surface. Considered one of the best beach entry dive sites in Bali, the wreck of the USAT Liberty is great for starters and seasoned freedivers. Its multiple swim throughs make it one of the most fun discoveries when fun free diving! See right some old photos of Founder Liv exploring the wreck after her Master Freedive Course back in 2017.

Rowie is a powerhouse of the yoga world, having spent the last 15yrs travelling the world and teaching yoga. With a passion for Yin Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga and seeing the yoga of everyday life, Rowie lives by the mantra ‘Everything is Yoga’.

She is most known for her ability to welcome new yogis to the practice whilst bringing experienced practitioners to new depths. Her classes are modern and authentic, blending her teachings from the East with the West. Rowie is 500 E-RYT and has since completed over a 1000 hours in certified training, studying with some of the most esteemed teachers across the world. She hosts and teaches on her own 200hr, 500hr Yoga teacher training courses as well as continued education advanced courses.

The combination of her calm, gentle nature and effortless sequencing make her classes a joy to be in for students of all levels. Rowie currently lives in Japan, where she owns Shizen Collective, a cafe, yoga studio and regularly runs yoga retreats in the beautiful ski town, Nozawa Onsen.

Recently, she’s been exploring her practice through breathwork and freediving — a return to the ocean and a lived reminder that everything is yoga.

We are so excited for you to feel the magic of Rowie each day!

Julia

Wave 1 & 2 Molchanovs Freedive Instructor

Meet our dear friend and instructor Julia Haysom. Julia is a water baby, who has spent the last few years travelling Central America, working as an instructor, safety diver and teaching at a freedive school in Nicaragua. Originally from Melbourne, she found her way to Lord Howe Island and into the lives of Liv and George in 2021. We could not be more excited to have her join us on this trip!

• Molchanovs Freedive Instructor 2023

• AIDA Competition Safety Depth Course

• Qualified Yoga Instructor

• Psychology Undergraduate

Georgie

Wave 1 & 2 Molchanovs Freedive Instructor

Georgie’s gentle nature and soft approach are the perfect qualities for those who are venturing into the world of freediving either for the first time or to find their gills again. The ocean wasn’t always a safe place for Georgie and she has worked through her own challenges on the line to bring you layers of wisdom that will greatly benefit your enjoyment for freediving.

• Molchanovs Freedive Instructor 2023

• PADI Dive Master 

• Qualified Deckhand

• Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing

Liv

Wave 1 - 3 Molchanovs Freedive Instructor

Founder of LFTS and lover of all things marine! Liv has been teaching freediving since 2018. She is a Wave 3 Instructor and encourages an overall understanding of the ocean in her courses, because at the end of the day, we aren’t learning to freedive on a line for the rest of our lives...we want to be out there in the elements, surrounded by nature where real ocean awareness and skills come into play.

• Bachelor of Environmental Science, Marine Biology Graduate

• Coxswain Skipper

• Molchanovs & PADI Freedive Instructor 2018

• Open Water Scuba Instructor

• 10+ Years working in marine tourism throughout Australia

• Guiding & Hosting Expeditions since 2021

CERTIFIED FREEDIVER
Already a certified freediver? Not interested in a course and just want to dive for fun or refine some skills? No matter what level you are, beginner to instructor you will be in freedive heaven! We can tailor a specific training program to suit you for the trip, or simply come and bliss out in the blue with us.

BEGINNER FREEDIVER (Wave 1)
Are you new to the world of Freediving? Or are you already comfortable in the water and want to learn more about the safety, buddying and physiology behind Freediving? There is no better way than immersing yourself completely on expedition!

To complete your Beginners Freediver Course with us whilst in Bali you will need to join theory sessions, confined water sessions as well as open water deep dives where you will put it all together. This will all be weaved in amongst the itinerary.

ADVANCED FREEDIVER (Wave 2)
Ready to take your freediving journey to the next level? Your Advanced Freediver Course is a big step up from the Beginners Course, aimed at really challenging your breath hold, technique and equalisation. Why not challenge yourself on expedition where we will be living and breathing freediving and yoga for seven full days.

MASTER FREEDIVER (Wave 3)

The Wave 3 Course is for those who are mentally and physically ready for depth. This course gives you all the skills you need to get as deep as you want. Be prepared for in depth theory, new equalisation techniques, mastering relaxation and adapting your body to depth. There is no better way to adapt yourself for depth than a full immersive week.

1. Booking & Payments

Deposit:

A non-refundable deposit of $1000 AUD is required to secure your place on the trip.

Payment Schedule:

·       Payment A – Due 60 days prior to trip departure

·       Payment B – Due 30 days prior to trip departure

Processing Fees:

·       There is an online processing fee of 2% that you must cover.

2. Refund Policy

·       The deposit is strictly non-refundable.

·       Payment A becomes non-refundable 30 days prior to trip commencement.

·       If the total payment is paid and you must forfeit the trip within 30 days of trip departure the total cost is non-fundable. Unless the organiser or yourself can find a replacement.

·       If a replacement is found, Liv For The Sea can honour a refund of all payments – minus the deposit.

·       In case of Force Majeure events, we will attempt to transfer funds where possible, but this is not guaranteed.

3. Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory. Your policy must include:

·       Water-based activities (e.g. snorkelling)

·       Trip cancellation for any reason

·       Medical coverage for injury or hospitalisation

·       You must show proof

4. Passport & Visa Requirements

·       Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.

·       It is your responsibility to ensure you meet all visa requirements. Consult your travel agent.

5. Personal Information & Documentation

Once your spot is confirmed, you may be asked to provide:

·       Medical Form

·       Liability Release

·       Waiver Form

6. Health & Safety

·       You are responsible for ensuring you are physically fit to participate in this trip

·       We are not liable for any injury or medical expenses that result from ignoring safety guidelines or personal health conditions.

·       Consult your doctor for recommended vaccinations or precautions before travel.

7. Privacy Policy

All personal information shared with us is treated as highly confidential and will not be disclosed without your consent.

8. Agreement to Terms

By booking this trip, you agree to all the terms and conditions outlined above.