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Freediving Retreats and Coaching in Dahab, Egypt

I create experiences for people to come home to themselves
Freediving retreats and AIDA coaching in Dahab, Egypt's Red Sea, led by former Swiss record holder Julia Tobler. Our small-group retreats combine breath-hold training, yoga and desert adventures in South Sinai.
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About Me

I am Julia, founder of shadesinblue.
In my retreats, AIDA coaching and private training, I help people build confidence in the water and reconnect with their breath, body and mind.
Through freediving and somatic movement I dedicate myself to authentic self exploration and transformation guided by nature and the art of surrender. 

What I offer

Retreats

Freediving Coaching

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Sea & Desert Retreat | October 2026

Freediving, Yoga and Desert Adventures | Dahab, Egypt

AIDA Freediving instructor

Trainings & AIDA Courses

Freediving in the Red Sea, Dahab

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Desert Adventures

Sleep under the stars, trace ancient pilgrim ways, and sit around the campfire for a delicious Bedouin meal

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"Das Tauchen war unglaublich und ich empfand es als sehr gelassen und entspannt. Es war praktisch jeder Tag mit einem Highlight versehen. Rückblickend habe ich alles erreicht was ich mir persönlich so als Ziel gesetzt hatte. Am Schönsten war aber effektiv der Abschluss mit der Arch. Das war schlichtweg überwältigend! Uns war es jederzeit wohl bei dir und wir hätten uns keine bessere Variante/Betreuung vorstellen können."

- Iwan Gojnik, Schweizermeister 2019 

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I absolutely loved the Freediver Life retreat with Julia and Emilia. It was my first time freediving in open water, and all the inhibitions I had turned out to be completely unfounded thanks to their professionalism and ability to adjust the training to individual needs.

Ilona @LONAZINECHKO

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In Julias Begleitung sind ihre Erfahrung und ihre Leidenschaft jederzeit spürbar. Ihre Präsenz und ihre aufmerksame Arbeitsweise gaben mir von Anfang an Vertrauen in meinen eigenen Prozess. Durch Julias individuelle Begleitung und die unterstützende Atmosphäre, die sie schafft, war es mir möglich, mich schnell weiterzuentwickeln und Fortschritte zu erzielen.

Catherine

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I had a great time training with Julia. She's passionate about what she does and helps you make quick progress in a secure environment. I highly recommend her as a free diving coach!

Anthony

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I recently participated in the Freediver’s Life Retreat in Dahab, Egypt, and it was an absolutely transformative experience. I joined the retreat to improve my freediving skills, especially when it came to depth, and also because I was going through a bit of a personal life crisis and needed a place to find my inner calm again...

Manuel - @whatsinmydivebag

What People Say

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