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Happy New Year.
My goal for 2026 is simple:
Teach YOU how to swim.
I’m going to do that by giving away the best, clearest information on how you can learn to swim — without fear, confusion, or overwhelm.
If you read these newsletters and watch my YouTube videos, you can teach yourself to swim 100% for free.
And if you want support implementing what I share, you’ll have options — community support, virtual programs, and in-person retreats in Puerto Rico.
More on that later.
Let’s start the year by simplifying the entire swimming process.
The 4 Skills Every Swimmer Must Learn (In Order)
Learning to swim can be broken into four categories:
How to relax — and stay relaxed
How to float
How to move
How to breathe
Each one builds on the next.
Think of it like building a house.
You can’t build the roof before the foundation — or the whole thing collapses.
Swimming works the same way.
The Foundation: Relaxation + Floating
Relaxation comes first.
Because without relaxation, floating is impossible.
Here’s why:
Fear creates tension
Tension makes the body more dense
Density causes sinking
Sinking is the opposite of floating
So if we want to float, we must first remove tension from the body.
That’s not about strength or effort.
It’s about learning how to relax on purpose.
How We Do That
We use a simple relaxation process that includes:
Breath work
Visual relaxation (don’t be intimidated — everyone can do this)
A gentle stretching and warm-up routine
Tomorrow, I’ll walk you through examples of each step, so make sure to open the next email when it arrives.
Want to See the Full Process in Action?
You can get a sneak peek of all four phases working together by watching Marshal’s transformation at a 2025 Unlock Your Fearless Swimmer Retreat:
Happy New Year.
Spread love.
BIG Love,
Coach Jeff Wood
P.S.
If you’d like more support learning to swim in 2026, complete this short form and I’ll personally reach out:
Learn to Swim in 2026