Float. Breathe. Let go - a calmer way to learn how to swim.

Published about 3 hours ago • 1 min read

Does floating feel awkward? Is breathing under water making you panic?
Whether you’re learning to swim or you’re a swimming teacher with pupils who just can’t relax, this week’s email will help bring calm to the chaos.

Hi, Mark here. I hope you've had a great week.

When you’re relaxed in the water, everything becomes easier – movement feels smoother, breathing becomes rhythmical, and swimming starts to feel natural.

3 Steps to Help You (or Your Pupils) Relax in Water:

Submerge and slowly exhale – build comfort under the surface
Move slowly – reduce tension and build control
Breathe rhythmically – keep the body calm and steady

Show me how to relax in the water

Go Underwater and Really Feel It

One of the simplest ways to truly relax in the water is to go under completely.
Put on your goggles, take a deep breath, and sink down.
What do you see? Likely everything – crystal clear.
What do you hear? Almost nothing. Just calm. Stillness. Peace.

That sense of silence and clarity creates the perfect state for relaxation. And the more comfortable you become here, the easier swimming gets.

For loads more tips, tricks and solutions for teaching and learning how to relax in the water, click this link.

Need Ready-to-Go Lesson Plans?

I’ve taken the stress out of lesson planning by creating 101 swimming lesson plans you can download here.

From first water entry to swimming butterfly stroke, these plans include:

A separate lesson for each stroke part (body position, kick, pull, breathing, timing)
Progression from beginner to advanced
Confidence-building lessons for complete beginners
Dedicated plans for teaching adults

The preview includes a full index of all 101 Plans

Click the download button below and download your copy, or click the cover image to INSTANTLY PREVIEW my book.

101 Swimming Lesson Plans for Swimming Teachers

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That's it for this week. Stay focused, stay in touch and stay safe.

Happy swimming!

Cheers

Mark

Swim Teach

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