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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, the founder of shadesinblue. Through freediving and somatic movement I dedicate myself to authentic self exploration and transformation through the mind-body connection – 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

Desert Adventures

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

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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.

 

The daily yoga sessions and meditation were incredibly helpful in helping me regain my balance. Everything from start to finish was excellently organized, and the coaching by Emilia and Julia was just outstanding. I improved my PB by more than 10 meters easily. They are a dream team with their different styles that complement each other perfectly.

I can only warmly recommend this experience to anyone. And as a little P.S.: Everyone should start cold-water dipping – it unlocks so much that’s stuck inside!

 

Manuel - @whatsinmydivebag

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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 Straumann

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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.

 

The daily yoga sessions and meditation were incredibly helpful in helping me regain my balance. Everything from start to finish was excellently organized, and the coaching by Emilia and Julia was just outstanding. I improved my PB by more than 10 meters easily. They are a dream team with their different styles that complement each other perfectly.

I can only warmly recommend this experience to anyone. And as a little P.S.: Everyone should start cold-water dipping – it unlocks so much that’s stuck inside!

 

Manuel - @whatsinmydivebag

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