As we reached a third of our goal, my Dad was taken off the ICU and moved onto the ward. So to celebrate this milestone let me share with you my top three things that are getting me through this mammoth swim.
1. Sound Baths
Over recent years I have fully embraced the Sound Bath in a whole variety of styles, from Gong Baths, Himalayan Crystal bowls and even Harp and Song. The deeply calming and meditative nature of the sound journey is a perfect way to reset and recharge exhausted muscles that have been swimming kilometres.
After looking into people who practice these types of meditations, I was excited to learn about Sarl Sound Healing. Neeta and Tim are certified sound therapists, musicians, and audio engineers who know sound inside out—musically, technically, and scientifically.
Our Relaxing Sound Bath at Meanwood Community Centre, complete with homemade herbal tea, allowed us to rest, relax and tune out the noise. As we settled down with cosy blankets, sheepskin rugs and weighted eye masks, Neeta calmed our nervous systems by bringing together healing frequencies with a variety of instruments that included Himalayan crystal bowls, Gongs and many more.
2. doTERRA Deep Blue Essential Oil
The soothing Deep Blue blend from doTERRA is designed to comfort and cool aching muscles (and joints) and provides targeted comfort to your back, legs and feet. Including a blend of Rosemary, Copaiba, Eucalyptus and Peppermint, this pure oil is used internationally by athletes...and now me.
3. The Cornish Seaweed Bath Company Organic Super Nutrient Body Oil
You may know The Cornish Seaweed Bath Company best for their amazing range of haircare but I wanted to extol the virtues of the super luxurious and gorgeously smelling Organic Super Nutrient Body Oil. It's quick to absorb, which is perfect for post-swims, and is known to deeply hydrate and nourish.
Better yet, this oil is not only great for dry skin but is also anti-aging by boosting collagen. It's a win win and a must-have in my swim bag.
We're over 80% of the way there with our Swim The Channel fundraising efforts, so for now we'll just keep swimming.
