ECHO | ECHO is a global community of freedivers.
Brought together by our shared passion for self-knowledge, travel and wellbeing, our aim is to foster human connection through freediving retreats and events.
We introduce people to practices and places that excite us, so that together we can reach new depths.
Join the tribe…
David Mellor
WORLD CHAMPION, British Team member, AIDA Instructor
WORLD CHAMPION, British Team member, AIDA Instructor
A self-taught spearfisherman, David discovered sport freediving 12 years ago.
A competition diver for many years, David has coached many people to national records and is himself a 100m diver, bringing home 7 World Records so far.
David is known among the community as the godfather of EQ, and nicknamed Medals, for obvious reasons.
Lydia Gard
TRAVEL WRITER, AIDA Instructor
Lydia is a freelance travel & wellness writer. She regularly writes about the mental and emotional benefits of freediving.
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Most at home in the sea, Lydia won best newcomer at the Aida UK Pool Championships in 2023, and is the co-organiser of London Freediving club.
Martin Petrus
BREATHWORK TEACHER, Molchanovs Instructor
With extensive experience as a breathwork coach, Martin splits his water-time between training, teaching, and competing.
He blends scientific and spiritual approaches, using methods from Integrative Breathwork and visualization to cold exposure. Martin also coaches athletes in hypoxic training and traditional Pranayama.
Workshops, retreats, events, gear.
We travel extensively to train in deep water with great conditions, amazing visibility and brilliant people. We invite you to join us.
We run events ranging from one-day workshops in the UK, to weekend workshops at Deepspot, Poland and week long masterclasses in Kas, Turkey and Kalamata, Greece.
We also teach wherever we are training: currently Dominica, UK and the Philippines.
Keep an eye on our social for updates. Next masterclass Dahab, November 2025.
