Learning How To Swim

If you got past childhood without learning how to swim, it’s very possible that you’re now stricken with fear/embarrassment at the prospect. That makes perfect sense; it’s really hard to learn things as adults that for children require basically no work (like learning new languages, for me). But don’t let either of those emotions keep you from being your best self! Anyone can learn to swim, even past the age where it would have been an easily acquired skill. Moreover, everyone should learn to swim, because it feels awesome. You’re basically a fish! Who doesn’t want to be a fish?

Being comfortable in the water is not only a life safety skill, but one that will very much better your quality of life. I could link to some studies that probably exist about how water therapy is real thing that works, or how swimming strengthens your core muscles, or how it’s easier on the joints that running (or how running is the worst). All that aside, I can tell you from first-person experience that I never feel happier than when I’m in the water. It’s basically the closest you can get to returning to the safety of your mother’s womb. And while it might be easier to find a yoga studio than a pool these days, the zen you’ll feel after you start being able to do laps is so much greater than mastering the crow pose.

For True Beginners

Yes, if you legitimately do not know how to swim, you’ll need a pool to actually learn. Like learning to ride a bike, you’ll have to just start acclimating yourself to the movements and eventually it will come naturally. The focus of this blog is more to encourage you to sign up for a class and go learn!