Dark, grey and 15deg air temp, not very inspiring.
But waiting at The Point in 23.4deg water, with raindrops teasing the surface into a bluegreen velvet and a solar disc sunrise peaking down beneath the cloud canopy, the morning began to feel more like a long slow sigh…
Hey, you know that new-age saying, ‘Breathe in love and breathe out stress’? Well, neuroscience agrees there’s actually something to it. But it’s all in the timing.
Long, slow exhalations driven from the diaphragm are shown to move your physiology back towards a healthy balance. Reducing indicators of physically retained stress and also allowing better access to areas of the brain involved in altruism and compassion. They’ve even found an optimal breath rate for achieving this heightened state of well being, it’s about 9 to 11 seconds per breath.
Same time it takes to enjoy a long slow sigh.
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Kind Regards,
Andrew ‘Magichands’ Maher
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Stats:
Swimmers 78
Newbies 0
Water temp 23.40 C!
Staying safe
Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
Those who want to follow up on Michelle Sparks wonderful talk at BnB’s monthly Bluewater dinner can find her podcast
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PINK WEDNESDAYS AT WHITEWATER RESTAURANT
From 2nd March, each and every Wednesday will be “PINK WEDNESDAY” at WHITEWATER RESTAURANT. B&B swimmers will receive a massive 50% discount on all food items when they present their “PINK WEDNESDAY” CARD.
In order to get your “PINK WEDNESDAY” CARD, which is only available for B&B members, send an E-mail to Rebeka Zubac, Functions & Event Coordinator at Whitewater Restaurant to info@whitewaterrestaurant.com.
SUBJECT: PINK WEDNESDAY
First Name:
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Date of Birth:
5 comments
Lainey
March 21, 2016 at 2:52 pm
Love it!
Elizabeth X
March 21, 2016 at 5:15 pm
Teasing the water …. Beautiful prose and pics. Thx MH
Is that Nicola with a cramp? Hope all is well
Bill McCaffeine
March 21, 2016 at 6:28 pm
Great soothing words for the criminally insane swimmers
Nicola is just plain lazy
Lips
March 21, 2016 at 6:53 pm
Agree Andrew. What a swim!
Rising sun glowing behind dark clouds. Bath-like water temp below and icy rain on our backs.
Happy Birthday Rosemary!
Andrew aka MagicHands
March 21, 2016 at 8:50 pm
Thanks for the comments Lovelies, glad you liked it! Hope the rest of your birthday wasn’t so wet Rosemary.
A.