Freediving Instructor & Underwater Photographer
Hi, I am Svetlana Obysova—an SSI (Scuba Schools International) and Molchanov's Level 2 freediving instructor, certified breathwork coach, first-aid trainer, oceanologist and underwater photographer. For more than twelve years I have explored the silent blue and guided students to turn depth anxiety into confident, mindful dives. My journey began with marine-science fieldwork, where I learned how light, pressure and currents shape life below; soon I realized I wanted to share that knowledge in a more personal way.
Today I teach step-by-step skills: relaxed diaphragmatic breathing, efficient finning, equalization, body awareness and safe buddy procedures. I design bespoke courses in pools, quarries and open ocean, blend them with land-based breathwork labs, and capture each milestone on camera so you can relive your progress. During week-long retreats in Egypt, Bali and the Mediterranean we meditate at dawn, fin beneath coral gardens at noon and discuss physiology over sunset meals, forming a supportive water tribe. Wherever you start, I will meet you there and expand your comfort zone, fin-stroke by fin-stroke. Join me to discover the peace and power hidden beneath each breath.
Certificates
- First Aid
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- SSI (Scuba Schools International) Freediving Instructor L2
- Molchanovs Freediving Education System Instructor L2
- SSI React Right(First Aid/CPR/AED/O₂ provider)
- DAN Oxygen Provider(Divers Alert Network)
- MSc in Oceanology
Achievements
- 12 + years teaching freediving
- Developed depth-confidence method
- 100 + underwater photo shoots published
- Breath-control workshops on three continents
- AIDA International competition athlete (pool disciplines) since 2019
Safety Statement
I open every session with thorough briefings, gradual depth progression and buddy rescue drills. As a certified first-aid instructor I keep medical O₂ on site, track dive profiles in real time and never exceed agency safety limits, so you can relax and explore with complete confidence.
ACHIEVEMENTS
The record behind the record
Developed depth-confidence method
100 + underwater photo shoots published
Breath-control workshops on three continents
AIDA International competition athlete (pool disciplines) since 2019
SAFETY
Safety is the protocol
I open every session with thorough briefings, gradual depth progression and buddy rescue drills. As a certified first-aid instructor I keep medical O₂ on site, track dive profiles in real time and never exceed agency safety limits, so you can relax and explore with complete confidence.
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