“I didn’t know that lifeguards always take flotation equipment with them into the water.”

Did you know this?  It is true.

She thought an expert swimmer like a lifeguard didn’t need flotation equipment.  For years she felt there was something wrong with her if she used a life jacket. She did not view it as a decision of strength that ensured her safety.

The Foundations of Change 3 x 5 Process is what we use to breakdown our old ways of thinking that limit your experiences in life.

Today’s episode is full of things you may not have known about expert swimmers. It can help you learn about negative thoughts that can hold you back versus facts that are neutral and do not limit you.

Would you like to expand your life experiences?  Keep opening to new understanding and simple steps to action in the online Snorkeling 101 Course.  It is everything you need to know to be ready for participating in life and enjoying your vacation.

Watch the Episode Below: 

Healing Fear in Warm Water

If you’re like many adults, you’ve been frustrated or embarrassed that you weren’t free to swim “like everybody else.” Half of adults can’t swim, like you! We meet them all the time. They’ve tried every system, including the traditional programs, with no success.

Since 1999, we’ve helped hundreds of adults overcome their fear and discomfort in water with our proven system built on the Foundations of Change. Our Foundations of Change program uses the nuts and bolts of mindfulness to address the root of the problem and will transform the way you feel and think about water for the rest of your life.

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Do you scroll Pinterest so you can take a little mental vacation? This is the time of year you might feel a little envious when you see all those Facebook photos of skiing or tropical trips under sunny skies.

Your time is coming. You will get a chance. Will you be ready?

We want to make sure you are ready. When you have saved enough pennies and take off for your dream vacation, we want you to have FUN with no regrets.

This week’s episode is a sneak peek at the upcoming Snorkeling 101 Online Course. Learn how the snorkeling equipment works and more.

No one wants to go to the beach feeling unsure about the fish, waves, and equipment. Take a little pressure off to ensure you’ll head out with knowledge and confidence.

About half of our hands-on Foundation 1 students come to class having had a snorkeling experience. It might not have been much of an experience, but they learned there was more to it than they realized. And that they definitely wanted to snorkel again.

Sometimes students sit on the beach wishing they could join in on the fun. They might even feel shame. That is the last experience and feeling we want you to have.

Get a tiny bit of the information you need to be a confident participant. Before you start this new adventure, you can do the mental work to help you be ready.

Get a glimpse into a whole new world…while being able to breathe!

Watch Episode 16 Below: 

Healing Fear in Warm Water

If you’re like many adults, you’ve been frustrated or embarrassed that you weren’t free to swim “like everybody else.” Half of adults can’t swim, like you! We meet them all the time. They’ve tried every system, including the traditional programs, with no success.

Since 1999, we’ve helped hundreds of adults overcome their fear and discomfort in water with our proven system built on the 5 Circles Teaching Method. The Miracle Swimming system uses the nuts and bolts of mindfulness to address the root of the problem and will transform the way you feel and think about water for the rest of your life.

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And since there’s no place to go… 

Let us dream, let us dream, let us dream!”

Are you dreaming of a winter getaway?  We have had several students in the water in the last month getting ready for cruises, trips to Hawaii or other beautiful equator places.  It’s the summer vacation of winter.  

That is why we will be releasing our Snorkeling 101 course next month.  It’s an online course that gives you all the information and step by step instructions to get you out to enjoy that winter getaway.  

We created this course because this is what we hear from students:

• “It was a once in a lifetime trip so I made myself go even though I had no idea what was going on.”
• “I thought the tour guide would give us instructions.  Well, that was a whole 5 minutes and there you go!”
• “I didn’t want to miss out, but I was not prepared.  Even though my loved one with me said it would be ok, I was too unsure to attempt it.  I really regret it.”

You don’t want to miss out.  Snorkeling is a relatively easy water activity that can have amazing payoffs so you can experience so much more of our planet. 

You could jump from one YouTube video to another or hope that the kid at the snorkel shack can help get you going. You can ask at your community center pool for a private lesson and hope its someone a little more experienced than the highschool swim team teacher who is great with the kids but an anxious adult?

This course takes our years of expert experience with beginning and afraid adults and incorporates the mental preparation along with the skill preparation to give you the full package.  

Additionally, we will give you more information about gear – beyond the basic 3 items (mask, fins, snorkel).  Also, we’ll include how to find a place to start and what to expect from a typical first-time experience.  

Today’s episode is just a little preview with 10 Tips for Snorkeling.  Keep an eye out for the launch date of the full course!

Watch Episode 13 Below: 

Healing Fear in Warm Water

If you’re like many adults, you’ve been frustrated or embarrassed that you weren’t free to swim “like everybody else.” Half of adults can’t swim, like you! We meet them all the time. They’ve tried every system, including the traditional programs, with no success.

Since 1999, we’ve helped hundreds of adults overcome their fear and discomfort in water with our proven system built on the 5 Circles Teaching Method. The Miracle Swimming system uses the nuts and bolts of mindfulness to address the root of the problem and will transform the way you feel and think about water for the rest of your life.

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