{"id":6326,"date":"2019-11-28T16:40:59","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T15:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neu.freediving-el-hierro.com\/apnoea-diving-on-el-hierro-schmidt-max-discovers-the-art-of-silence-with-karsten-mohr-part-1\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T17:46:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T15:46:34","slug":"freediving-el-hierro-on-bavarian-television-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freediving-el-hierro.com\/en\/freediving-el-hierro-on-bavarian-television-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Apnoea diving on El Hierro – Schmidt Max discovers the art of silence with Karsten Mohr (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the BR program freizeit<\/em>, presenter Schmidt Max visited us at Freediving El Hierro and did a diving course with Karsten Mohr. His special trip takes him to the westernmost island in Europe – El Hierro<\/strong>. Away from mass tourism, he not only dives into breathtaking landscapes, but also deep into the water – on an apnoea course with Karsten Mohr<\/strong>, freediving coach and dropout with heart. <\/p>\n\n

The TV report was broadcast on 28.11.2019 by Bayerischer Rundfunk.<\/p>\n\n

Language of the TV report: German. <\/p>\n\n

Unknown Canary Island: On the road on El Hierro with Schmidt Max (1\/2) | freizeit | BR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Dive into a new world<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Even the journey there makes it clear: El Hierro is not a destination for a quick all-inclusive vacation. The small volcanic island in the Atlantic is wild, pristine – and offers just the right conditions for anyone looking for tranquillity, nature and depth. This is exactly where Karsten Mohr<\/strong>, a native of Bavaria, lives and has made freediving his way of life<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

His motto: “Sink positive” – into the depths with joy and awareness.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Apnea – the most natural diving in the world<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

For Karsten, apnoea is not an extreme sport, but a return to something more primal. Our bodies are made for holding our breath – just like whales, dolphins or seals. In his course, Max not only learns technique, but also attitude: letting go, relaxing, feeling inside yourself<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

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“Freediving is only possible with inner peace. It’s not about fighting, it’s about enjoying.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

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Technology meets depth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Karsten clearly explains how equalization<\/strong> works, how to breathe in a targeted manner<\/strong> and how to understand the twitching of the diaphragm<\/strong> as a helpful signal – not as an alarm. Step by step, he introduces Max to the experience of holding his breath for over two minutes<\/strong> – with ease. <\/p>\n\n

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A piece of Bavaria in the Atlantic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Away from the water, Max discovers the diverse community on the island: German dropouts, organic winegrowers, pretzel bakers – and the smallest hotel in the world. Karsten tells how his wife once bought a plot of land and he simply “followed with his heart” – first in a tent, then all the way to the island. <\/p>\n\n

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“It was like falling in love – nobody does it rationally, but it was still the right thing to do.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

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A paradise for the sea and people<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

El Hierro is not only a diving paradise with marine reserves, but also a UNESCO biosphere reserve – with an honest commitment to sustainability. Karsten lives and teaches exactly that: diving in respect and connection with nature<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

In quiet natural pools, the “charcos”, Max finds ideal conditions for his first attempts at breathing underwater – protected and full of fish life. And that’s just the beginning: Karsten promises more free dives into the vastness<\/strong>, magical caves and wild lava fields. <\/p>\n\n

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Conclusion: More than just a course – an experience for life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Karsten’s apnea course is not an adventure for adrenaline junkies, but an invitation: Pause, breathe, marvel.<\/strong> El Hierro offers the perfect stage for this – Karsten Mohr provides the knowledge, the peace and the passion.<\/p>\n\n

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Here is the second part from 12.12.2019: Canary Islands voyage of discovery: El Hierro above and under water (2\/2) | freizeit | BR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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