FREEDIVING AS A METHOD OF COGNITION OF BEING
Irina Sergeevna Pervukhina, Надежда Алексеевна Дмитриенко
Вектор научной мысли July 4, 2025 DOI: 10.58351/2949-2041.2025.23.6.031 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that freediving, practiced without breathing apparatus, functions beyond a sport as a method of cognition of being, shaping practitioners' psycho-emotional state, sense of connection with nature, and perception of their inner world. The author proposes that studying freediving is increasingly relevant as interest grows in practices supporting mindfulness, personal growth, and mental health. |
Abstract
Freediving, being the practice of deep diving into an aquatic environment without the use of breathing apparatus, is a unique phenomenon that combines physical, psycho-emotional and philosophical aspects. In the modern world, characterized by an accelerated pace of life and high levels of stress, practices that promote personal growth and self-discovery are becoming increasingly popular. Freediving, going beyond the framework of a sports discipline, becomes a tool for exploring the inner world of man and his connection with nature. The relevance of freediving research as a method of cognition of being is due to the growing interest in practices that contribute to improving mental health and strengthening communication with the environment. This practice provides a unique opportunity for deep self-discovery through awareness of one's physical and psychological boundaries, as well as through harmonious interaction with nature. With an increasing number of people striving for mindfulness and inner harmony, the study of freediving is becoming especially important.The purpose of this article is to analyze freediving as a method of cognition of being, to study its influence on the psycho-emotional state of a person, as well as on his perception of the surrounding world. To achieve this goal, the following tasks have been set: to study the influence of freediving on the psycho-emotional state of practitioners, to explore how freediving promotes awareness of human connection with nature, to analyze how freediving affects the perception of being and the inner world of a person, as well as to collect and analyze the opinions of freedivers about the impact of practice on their lives and consciousness.The research uses methods of analyzing scientific literature, interviews with freediving practitioners, and observing the diving process. This approach allows us to get a comprehensive understanding of the impact of freediving on a person in terms of its physical, emotional and philosophical aspects.