Sea Serenity Mindful Wild Sea Swimming

Service Description

Step into the waves and discover the calming, confidence-building power of the sea. This 4-week beginner-friendly programme is designed to help you safely enjoy wild swimming while boosting your mood, focus, and resilience. Led by a STA Level 2 Open Water Safety and STA level 2 Outdoor Swim Coach and Registered Nurse, you’ll learn: Cold water safety & acclimatisation Mindful breathing & relaxation techniques Sea confidence skills (floating, gentle swimming) Tools to reduce stress and improve mental wellbeing Dates: Saturdays From 27th Sept -Oct 2025 Times: Low Tide Dependant Price: Introductory Price £95 per person (includes 4 guided sessions, safety cover, and wellbeing practices) Group Size: Max 8 for personal attention No previous open water experience required. Wetsuits welcome but optional. 4-Week Session Plan Week 1 – Introduction & Grounding On land: Welcome, course overview, health & safety briefing, cold water safety discussion, breathing technique for calm (box breathing) In water: Gentle entry, floating practice, 3–5 min immersion, focus on mindful sensations Post-swim: Guided warm-up, reflection on first experience Week 2 – Breathing with Movement On land: Review week 1, mindful breathing while walking, stress release visualisation In water: Gradual entry, swimming short distances with mindful breath timing, floating to recover Post-swim: Hot drink & mood journaling Week 3 – Building Confidence On land: Wave awareness & tide talk, mental resilience tools In water: 10–15 min swim alongshore (conditions permitting), buddy awareness, mindful noticing of surroundings Post-swim: Gratitude practice, warming stretches Week 4 – Celebration Swim On land: Recap safety skills, set personal intentions In water: Group swim, choice of float or swim distance, guided mindful swim with visualisation Post-swim: Reflection circle, tips for continuing safely after course