Reviews

I came to yoga classes with Olya several years ago, attending occasionally at first, but then suddenly something inside clicked, and the classes became regular. I am very grateful to Olya for such a push. The practices are always positive, in a very friendly, family-like atmosphere. Every time something new, it’s never boring.
Olga gently develops flexibility and strength. She gives unique relaxation techniques and breathing exercises. During the practice, she always corrects posture, notices tension. She answers questions with joy and gives wise advice. I am very grateful to her for my growth in yoga.
With the appearance of online classes, you can comfortably practice from anywhere in the world. I recommend yoga classes with Olya to everyone — health, good mood, and peace of mind are guaranteed!

I am very grateful to fate for bringing us together with Olya Davydova — for myself and my 8-year-old daughter.
We were already familiar with freediving, but I had a fear of depth and concerns about my ears, and with Lyubasha, we faced a problem — she used to equalize without pinching her nose (I don’t know the exact term), but after an ENT illness, she couldn’t do it anymore. After experiencing painful sensations for the first time, she became a bit afraid, and needed to learn the “traditional” equalizing technique.
So patiently, literally day by day, calmly and without rushing, Olga explained, showed my daughter, and reviewed each dive. She found an endless number of options for the child and for me on what else we could try to make the equalizing work. I just absorbed this calmness... the love for water, and new knowledge...
With her help, Lyubashka overcame her fear of putting on the wetsuit!

I consolidated my 18 meters and am looking forward to our next meeting!

We just returned from a trip to Dahab, where the goal was a freediving course.
Our coach was Olga Davydova.
I won’t talk about my own results because I decided this year isn’t about numbers for me. But my son dove to 31.7 meters — his first time in open water. That’s really amazing. The course lasted a week, and as he says, he could have gone deeper but there was no rush. Everything was very relaxed.
This style of work and the way the process is organized suits me perfectly. It’s very gentle and attentive toward me. No indifference or the attitude of “you’re not really that important” (which I’ve encountered before). You can see professionalism and an understanding of each person’s psychology and individuality. Very calm, clear, timely — no unnecessary waiting or fuss, which is priceless for freedivers.

Everything is very calm, with an individual approach for everyone and daily equalizing exercises. No stress. Even for me!

For me, the personality of the coach is very important, so I was determined to train specifically with Olga. Olga is not only a coach but also an athlete with impressive achievements; watching her move underwater is a unique experience in itself.
My request was for gentle and quality preparation for diving. I have a beginner level, little experience, and a history of water phobia. Olga showed herself to be a coach with immense patience and attentive care for everyone in the group. She approaches freediving as a holistic practice, uniting body and spirit. This philosophical foundation in her method resonates deeply with me: I didn’t want to just reach new depths but to learn to enjoy the different environment and overcome my fear.

As a result, I gradually and gently reached greater depths — from a 16-meter personal best, I progressed to 21 meters. Before, I would burst out of the water like a champagne cork, or at least that’s how terrible it felt inside. Now, I calmly explore the depth, watching the fish. If I had to describe my experience with Olga in one word, it would be gentleness. Olga knows how to bring out the best in a person.

I completed a basic freediving course in a pool in Yerevan with the wonderful Olga Davydova, and here’s what I want to say — it’s such a joy to work with a coach who is so understanding, careful, and attentive!
Before this, I knew almost nothing about freediving, and it was really interesting to get introduced to a new culture for me. Honestly, when the coach talks about gently exploring your limits, paying attention to your own sensations, and not forcing anything, it warms your heart. Especially in a discipline where you can easily get hurt if not handled properly and carefully.
My first freediving experience was truly fascinating — you enter another world where movement isn’t limited by gravity and actually happens in three dimensions. Diving vertically headfirst seemed very strange at first, but by the third session, it already felt quite natural. I also learned a lot about the body’s capabilities.

Thank you for introducing me to something new and beautiful!

I completed a one-week course with Olga Davydova.
Results in numbers: in 6 sessions, I went from zero to diving 30 meters headfirst.
Results beyond numbers: I learned to confidently equalize using the Frenzel technique, which I still successfully use even at greater depths after the course. I fairly well mastered the free immersion technique. I learned relaxation and headfirst diving.
Olga is an excellent instructor. She finds a unique approach to each student, motivates, and instills confidence. You feel very comfortable and safe with her in the water. The method is also very good. There are many preparatory sessions that improve results in the water: yoga (applicable in freediving), equalization exercises, and theoretical knowledge.
Overall, after the course, you gain a solid skill base from which you can continue practicing and improving in freediving.

Many thanks. I highly recommend her to everyone.

For me, freediving started as a kind of therapy. Nothing helps relieve stress like relaxation and immersion into a new environment — water. But therapy only works if you have a good guide into this other universe, where different creatures live, where pressure and visibility are different, and where laws we haven’t recalled since school physics apply. Olga taught me not to fear the depth and to understand my body. She was patient and persistent, attentive to details, and always (always!) calm and kind. Because of that, the learning process really felt like psychotherapy sessions.
It’s also worth mentioning that freediving without yoga, in my opinion, doesn’t exist. Almost everything that needs to be worked on in freediving is done through yoga. And it’s a great fortune when the yoga instructor and the freediving instructor are the same person.