Freediving at St. Bart's
Church Pool, Midtown East
Learn to hold your breath longer, swim farther underwater, and earn your Molchanovs Wave 1 or Wave 2 certification — it's all taught in the pool, right in Midtown East.
Getting there
109 East 50th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues — Midtown East, Manhattan.
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What's taught at this pool
Every Freediving NYC location teaches the same Molchanovs curriculum: pool theory plus wave training, delivered as private or group lessons. Learn at your own pace in lessons, or work toward a certification in a course — the pathway is identical wherever you train.
Your first certification is Molchanovs Wave 1: the fundamentals of breath-hold, relaxation, equalization, and safe buddy diving in the pool. Wave 2 extends your static and dynamic performance with deeper technique, training methods, and physiology. Either course can be completed through private or group lessons.
See lessons, explore the certification courses, or read the full Wave 1 course page.
Two ways to train here
Private lessons
One-on-one time with your instructor, built around your goals. The fastest way to build confidence, fix technique, or prepare for a certification.
Private lessons →Group lessons
Train alongside other freedivers in a small group, with coaching, structure, and buddies to push you.
Group lessons →Weekly schedule at St. Bart's
Sessions at this pool run on a fixed weekly rhythm, year-round. Pick a slot that works for you when you book.
| Day | Training windows |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 – 8:45 PM |
| Saturday | 8:15 – 9:45 AM · 2:15 – 3:45 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 – 8:30 PM |
Getting here
St. Bart's Church, 109 East 50th Street — Midtown East, Manhattan. The pool is minutes from multiple subway lines: a quiet, heated indoor space built for static apnea, dynamic swimming, and technique work. Sessions run indoors, year-round, rain or shine.
- What to bring: a swimsuit and a towel — the school supplies the freediving gear you need for training.
Who you'll train with
Sessions at this pool are led by our Molchanovs-certified instructor team — the same coaches who teach at every Freediving NYC location.
Pricing
Pricing is the same at every Freediving NYC location — real numbers, published up front: a trial session is $50, group lessons start at $95 per session, private lessons at $200 per session, and the Wave 1 certification is $450.
Your first breath-hold session is closer than you think
A few hours in the pool will change what you think your body can do. Come find out in Midtown East.
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