Name: The exhilarating peace of freediving
Uploaded: 2015-12-04T16:04:36Z
Duration: 19 min 1 s
Description: In this breathtaking talk, world champion freediver Guillaume Néry takes us with him into the ocean's depths. Meter by meter, he explains the physical and emotional impact of water pressure, silence and holding your breath. His eloquent description of the underwater experience reveals the hidden poetry of freediving.

In this breathtaking talk, world champion freediver Guillaume Néry takes us with him into the ocean's depths. Meter by meter, he explains the physical and emotional impact of water pressure, silence and holding your breath. His eloquent description of the underwater experience reveals the hidden poetry of freediving.

Guillaume Néry: The exhilarating peace of freediving

The exhilarating peace of freediving

Diving into the abyss, the human body's adaptations mirror marine mammals', showcasing our shared evolutionary heritage.

At 123 meters below, faced with immense pressure and darkness, one finds an unexpected serenity and connection to the cosmos.

Freediving transcends sport, becoming a spiritual journey towards inner peace, underpinned by the primal act of holding one's breath.