Salty air breezes through the balmy afternoon. Morgan Bourc’his stands akimbo by the edge of the pool, occasionally squatting to tap between the shoulder blades of submerged patrons who had been invited by The Hour Glass and Tudor Watch to take part in a freediving masterclass in Gaya Island, Sabah. “Relax,” the three-time world champion encourages us. “Let go.” We are holding our breath underwater as part of static apnea training to prepare us for a dive in the ocean. Eyes closed. One minute.
Breathe deeply and slowly. Allow the fresh air to fully expand your lungs and oxygen to saturate your blood. Begin clearing the mind. File away the never-ending tasks, troubles and stresses, then gently close the drawers behind them. Scan the body. Release the tension in the muscles — unfurrow your brows, unclench your jaw, let your shoulders fall and rest your feet. There is nothing water cannot carry.
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