Layers, not levels.
The Descent pathway — MD-1 to MD-5 — is the depth of the standard. Specialties are its layers: one practice, studied closely, carried through the whole arc of a dive. A specialty never replaces a level, and never lets a diver skip one.
Mindful Diving Institute
Choose what you want to practise next. Everything here is optional; you can also revisit your course or use a free practice.
Prices cover online learning. Agree water sessions, practical assessment and professional affiliation costs separately before enrolling.
MB-D
Explore breathing awareness and build a reflective practice through the 21 Breaths cycle.
€88
Mindful Breath Diver: €66 for eligible MD credential holders; eligibility is checked at checkout.
Course details and prerequisitesMB-G
Learn to facilitate bounded breathing-awareness sessions, with consent, observation and assessed practice.
Mindful Breath Guide requires MD-1 or equivalent mindful-diving training, plus an active professional diving rating or a recognized breath-teacher qualification.
€222
Course details and prerequisitesDM-F
Explore fear and doubt, rehearse a conversation and write your own dive-day plan.
€55
Course details and prerequisitesLO-F
This free companion carries MDI’s connection between technical learning, emotional awareness and connection into life between dives. Here you can explore being yourself, receiving support and connecting with the living ocean through land-based reflection. No diving experience or water entry is required.
Free
Course details and prerequisitesGuide and instructor programs have additional prerequisites and observed assessments. Buying a course does not grant teaching authority.
Prices cover online learning. Agree water sessions, practical assessment and professional affiliation costs separately before enrolling.