Ooooh! Cold water! Not for learning or teaching in. Not for athletes to correct stroke, bad swimming form or skills in
Can we think about anything other than how cold we are or when we are able to climb out of the cold water to have a hot shower or dress into warm clothing? Our thinking process imagines in our minds a steaming hot shower or the thought of layers of long sleeved jumpers, long pants, socks, boots, a woollen beanie, something hot to hold to drink from. So much thinking about discomfort and the longing for comfort
Ignorance will say that the person who learns to swim in warm water will only swim in warm water. Confidence and trust of our swimming skills encourages us to swim anywhere and at anytime, by choice. We can judge for ourselves what our time limit will be in cold water and enjoy that quick dip or training session without danger to ourselves ....
Rather use the thinking energy to learn. If we expect learning to be successful in cold water we should stand in cold water to teach to realise that cold is what we will all remember rather than what we are meant to learn
Imagine the sensations of feeling comfortable, of learning, of being able to focus, of achievement in a comfortable water environment. Know that your kindness of this consideration to yourself and others will cause the success and appreciation of your teaching skills
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