Your instructor:

My name is Smaragda (Sam will do) I am a certified AIDA Instructor and the current AIDA Greek National record holder.
I have been freediving since 2019. I love freediving in any form and teaching is one of my best skills I learned through Yoga for over 15 yrs now. My love for freediving has allowed me (amongst reaching depths of 60+ in most disciplines) also to become an AIDA Greek National record holder in DYNBifins in 2024, with an apnea swim to 170mtrs, since then I have devoted time, money and effort in becoming a better freediver. Time to share it, so join me on my set courses bellow or just mail me with more bespoke enquiries. I love being in the water so we can do more or less whatever you like 😉
AIDA 1*-Taste of freediving 1:8 students max
Including: 1 session on the theory & a practical static breath hold (pool session) overall 4hrs aprox + additional dynamic session on a separate day (1hr pool).
A great introduction course to learn freediving is with the AIDA 1 course, it is really a taster or for anyone with no previous freediving training, and can be used as a minimum to access AIDA 2. *Requirements: Be 18 years of age or older (16 years with parental supervision), medically fit and be able to swim at least 100 metres non-stop in the pool. It is possible (and in many cases recommended) to go straight to the AIDA 2 qualification which industry wide is recognised as the first qualification you can dive independently of a Dive professional. £120.00
Price includes: Entrance fees to dive site / pool , all course materials. You will need swimwear & goggles for the pool. For the dynamic 1 hr session if you have your own fins would be great otherwise let me know to make arrangements. Your certification fee is payable from us directly to AIDA, no exam prerequisites necessary.
AIDA 2* –Taking things seriously in freediving 1:1 or 1:4 max.
3 day course pool & open water
The AIDA 2 course introduces freediving for those with a small open water diving experience and we certify through AIDA which is the worldwide industry standard for freedivers. This course aims to help students develop basic skills, knowledge and safety procedures necessary to enjoy freediving competently and within the limits of their experience. *Requirements: Be 18 years of age or older (16 years with parental supervision), medically fit and be able to swim at least 200 metres non-stop and 300 metres with mask, snorkel and fins. Cost £350.00 (1:1) £250.00 (1:4) Price includes, all course materials & certification fees upon completion of the course and final exam.
Entrance fees to dive site / pool are charged separately , you need to have your own open water suit & fins and course duration could be up to 12months (if not completed student has to re-start the course completely). email me to begin this course or for further info here.
ADVANCED FREEDIVING
AIDA 3* – 1:1 or 1:4 max 
Interested in going deeper and improving your technique? This course goes into the theory of Freediving in more depth which will allow you to understand the physiology and techniques behind diving deeper. The course will help you improve your Freediving performance whilst advancing your safety and rescue skills.This course consists of three theory sessions, two pool sessions and four open water dives. To successfully complete the AIDA 3 Freediver course you will have to learn to perform a 2 minute 45 second breath hold, swim 55 m underwater with fins and dive to 24 meters in the open water. *Requirements: Be 18 years of age or older (16 years with parental supervision), medically fit and be able to swim at least 200 metres non-stop and 300 metres with mask, snorkel and fins. £445.00 (1:1) £345.00 (1:4).
Entrance fees to dive site / pool are charged separately , you need to have your own open water suit & fins and course duration could be up to 12months (if not completed student has to re-start the course completely). email me to begin this course or for further info here.
ADVANCED FREEDIVING
Other clinics include :
Static apnea only: introduction, breathwork, relaxation, buddying & rescue ( 1 theory & 1 pool session) £120.00-up to 8ppl.
Pool dynamic apnea only: introduction, buddying & rescue (1 theory & 1 pool sessions) £120.00-up to 8ppl.
Open water technique: Duck dive, finning & first eq (max 5-10 mtrs) £200.00-up to 2ppl.
Basic equalization skills (up to -35m): 1 dry session, 1 pool & 1 open water session £200.00-up to 2ppl.
*NOTE: sometimes more than one session needed to complete the freediving education in any of your chosen courses. No additional charges for teaching but ALL entrance fees to dive site / pool are charged separately.
Email sam@xenoyoga.com for more information and to book the course of your choice.


