Learn how to submerge

[@VeeBee81]

This is BRILLIANT!! This is the level I needed before every other beginner swimming video on KZbin!!

[@myfreedomfromfear]

@@VeeBee81 Thank you for the feedback! 🙏🏾 I'm glad this resonates. I used to be afraid of deep water so I know what it feels like to be at this level. As a result, I aim to provide true beginner-friendly content. Let me know how I can help you on your journey.

[@sarahrisley709]

What a wonderful selection of practices for swimmers who are afraid in the water! These are great, simple skills that anyone can use. A little confidence and understanding about how the water can keep us buoyant is helpful. Great video!

[@myfreedomfromfear]

@@sarahrisley709 Thank you for this comment! Very much appreciated. 🙏🏾

[@0L1V3R_xx]

I was at the pool today and i followed a few of your instructions i remembered, and I was able to float for the first time. Though not for long, but its a milestone. Thank you so much.

[@myfreedomfromfear]

WOOOHOOO!!! 🎊🎉 Congratulations on your milestone! 💃🏾🕺🏾 This is SO great to hear! There are some water proof sleeves you may purchase for your phone or device so that you can have them close to you by the pool side if you need to review a video while practicing. But keep going slowly and steadily and you'll get there! 🙌🏾

[@heatherwashington8309]

This is great and just what I needed. Thanks for sharing.

[@myfreedomfromfear]

You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions on your journey.

[@osasustika]

Wow.... I love the way you broke this down... I recently started swimming to the deep end of the sea and I've been doing all these without realizing. Thank you so much.... Learning how to swim at 40.... So much form.... Age is no limitation to learning swimming

[@myfreedomfromfear]

Thanks for sharing! First, congratulations on learning how to swim at 40! Indeed, it's never too late! Second, it's truly incredible that you're now comfortable enough to have been intuitively doing this at the deep end of the sea! Have you been practicing by yourself or did you take classes?

[@floryangel6966]

Votre démonstration est capitale , aussi pour apprendre à nager. Ainsi se rappeler de la "poussée d'Archimède" qui nous permet de flotter. Encore Bravo !🏊🏼

[@myfreedomfromfear]

Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire! ça me plaît que vous trouvez utile le démonstration.

[@elaforde4681]

Showing a snake and a lion at the beginning greatly increased my anxiety.

[@desiv1170]

Yeah, I'm a minute in and thinking, "Is this designed to scare me more?" ;-)

[@sandydremmel1506]

Your video demonstrates the best technique I am looking for to learn confident and comfortable with water. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@myfreedomfromfear]

@@sandydremmel1506 I am glad that you're finding it to be helpful! Let me know if you have additional questions as you learn to be confident and comfortable in water.

[@sandydremmel1506]

@@myfreedomfromfear I will apply your technique tomorrow in the pool.

[@myfreedomfromfear]

How did it go at your practice?

[@sandydremmel1506]

@myfreedomfromfear it was a little bit of challenges at first, but when I started to relax my body, my head popped to the surface a little. I need to practice more often. Thank you for your advice.

[@myfreedomfromfear]

Thank you for coming back to share your progress. You've unlocked it: the key is relaxation! Don't force it. Don't push yourself. The more you can bring your attention to your body in the here and now, the more you will have control over what you're doing. And the better it will get.

[@Ravenelvenlady]

These are excellent first steps for a beginner like me to learn how to swim. Thank you. 💖

[@myfreedomfromfear]

You're welcome!

[@jg1luvm3]

Thank you. So happy for the representation ❤

[@myfreedomfromfear]

You're welcome! Happy to help you on your journey.

[@annetteaughney9182]

This is excellent!! Thank you. Never shown this before❤

[@myfreedomfromfear]

You're welcome! Glad it's helpful to you. 🙏🏾

[@ChibuikeUlasi]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@myfreedomfromfear]

@@ChibuikeUlasi The pleasure is mine! Thank you. 🙏🏾

[@0L1V3R_xx]

So I was going to search “how to float in deep water” then I saw this recommendation. It’s as if KZbin read my mind 😂😂😂 Thiisssssss is the best video out there I will practice this definitely. It’s simple and practical. Step by step and you understand the psychology of the brain Thank You 🤝

[@myfreedomfromfear]

These technologies are truly becoming mind-readers! 😂😂😂 I am glad that you are finding this video helpful. I have another video about floating on your back that you should check out too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXrOhamBh7F2fc0si=P_DsJSgjky3Ob2b2 Let me know if you need other guidance as you practice.

[@0L1V3R_xx]

@@myfreedomfromfear I have also watched floating on my back. I will apply it when next I go to the pool. I would appreciate a video on how to hold in breathe the proper way

[@myfreedomfromfear]

​@@0L1V3R_xx Thanks for this feedback! I got another request on breathing so I'll plan a breath video for sometime sooooon (September/ October). Subscribe and keep an eye out.

[@cheryldiggs8475]

🎉Thx for sharing an easier way to reverse back and front position

[@myfreedomfromfear]

You're welcome! What were you doing before?

[@cheryldiggs8475]

I was viewing other suggestions...one was flipping your body over using your arms...but it seems that you ingest more 💧

[@myfreedomfromfear]

Wow, glad I could show you something simpler! If you find yourself ever ingesting water then you may be practicing something too advanced for you at that stage. It's always better to be completely at ease and in control practicing something simpler.

[@teresasimmons-mitchell8669]

Very informative video. 😮😊

[@myfreedomfromfear]

I'm glad that you're finding it useful.

[@dominicthuku6060]

Great 🎉

[@myfreedomfromfear]

Thanks! 🙏🏾

[@mrs.paulschmetz3912]

❤

[@DrBeckyEm]

Wish I could have this video as standing up from floating is very difficult. In fact I could easily drown in 4’ of water. Problem I couldn’t reach wall when my feet kept sliding out from under me! Any other suggestions.

[@myfreedomfromfear]

@@DrBeckyEmThanks for the comment. Were you floating on your back or on your front? In any case, I'll be making some videos soon on floating AND STANDING UP from floating. I plan to make separate videos for back float and front float. Subscribe and keep an eye out for them and let me know if they help.

[@sq5]

Lift your head and bring your knees up to your chest when you are trying to stand up from a float. That will make your legs drop downwards so you can stand up. At the same time, move your arms as if you are opening a pair of window curtains at the same time - start with your hands in the middle of your body and pull out sideways with your hands under the water throughout the movement. This will propel you forward and keep your feet on or near the ground. Using your arms to move you forward in the water more than trying to step forward will help you get to the wall without slipping on the bottom of the pool. Trying to walk through the water is difficult and your legs will slip on the bottom and want to float behind you, putting your face back in the water. Instead, use your arms as your primary mover. Then you can just bounce along on your feet. Do not pull your arms behind you though, as this will tip you forward. Just pull out to the side, keeping your arms in front of your body at all times. I hope these tips help you. The best thing you can do is to get some private lessons with a swimming teacher though, as demonstrations in person, and real time corrections are far easier to learn from.

[@myfreedomfromfear]

@DrBeckyEm I've posted up the floating video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXrOhamBh7F2fc0 I cover how to stand up from the float at the 06:44 mark onwards. Do let me know if you have additional questions.