Meet the Team

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    Antoine

    FOUNDER, INSTRUCTOR TRAINER

    Antoine is the founder and owner of NĀMA Freediving. Since establishing the school in 2022, he has focused on building a unique freediving center that combines high-quality training with a warm, community-driven atmosphere.

    While he now manages the day-to-day operations, bookings, and guest experience, his passion for the ocean continues to shape every aspect of NĀMA, ensuring each student enjoys a safe, personal, and memorable experience.

  • A young woman in green yoga attire practicing yoga on a patterned mat in a bright, airy room with large windows and white curtains. She is sitting in a kneeling pose with her hands on her thighs, smiling and winking at the camera.

    Bennie

    OWNER, YOGA MASTER INSTRUCTOR

    Bennie is an experienced and well-known Yoga instructor in Thailand.
    Originally from North-eastern Thailand, she has joined Antoine in 2023 and greatly contributed to the opening of our new NAMA beachfront center in Panwa beach.

    Bennie loves to spend time with her baby and her dog Paulus. She is also a talented painter and singer, who loves to spend time meditating by the ocean's shore.

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    BENOIT

    FREEDIVING INSTRUCTOR

    Benoit discovered freediving during a trip to Thailand in 2019 after years of travelling the world.

    A certified yoga instructor since 2024, he combines yoga and freediving to help students improve relaxation, breathing, and performance.

    As a Molchanovs Wave 3 Instructor Trainer (IT), he teaches every level, from complete beginners to Master Instructor courses. In his free time, he enjoys training static apnea.

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    Court

    FREEDIVING INSTRUCTOR

    Court has a genuine passion for the ocean and loves sharing it with others. As a Molchanovs Wave 2 and Junior Instructor, he teaches freediving courses for both adults and children, bringing enthusiasm, patience, and plenty of positive energy to every session.

    Known for his fun, outgoing personality, Court creates a relaxed atmosphere where students quickly feel at ease, making learning enjoyable while always maintaining the highest standards of safety.

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    Val

    FREEDIVING INSTRUCTOR

    Val has spent the past 10 years living across the Asia-Pacific region, where she developed a deep connection with the ocean.

    A freediver with a background in underwater modeling and underwater dance, she brings exceptional body awareness, fluid movement, and breath control to her teaching. Fluent in English, Russian, and Chinese, Val enjoys helping students from around the world feel confident and comfortable in the water.

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    Tony

    FREEDIVING INSTRUCTOR

    Tony is a Master Freediving Instructor and professional underwater photographer with over 13 years of experience in the water. Known for his calm presence and expert eye, Tony is deeply passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping divers progress safely and confidently.

    Drawing on his background in underwater photography, Tony brings a unique visual awareness to his coaching, helping students refine their technique, body position, and efficiency in the water.