Herb House
EXTRA,  FEATURES,  HEALTH,  March 2026

Breath, water and vibration

Breathing correctly makes us better swimmers, but can working on breath on dryland helps us in the water? Ella Foote joins a Sonic Freedive session at Lime Wood’s Herb House Spa to find out

If you ever work with a swimming teacher or coach to improve your swimming, one of the first things they will look at is your breathing. Before stroke technique, before pace, before distance or endurance, there is breath.

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Ella is renowned outdoor swimmer and journalist. As well as leading the editorial, digital and experiential outputs for Outdoor Swimmer she is also Director of Dip Advisor, a swim guiding business helping people enjoy wild water. Ella also teaches swimming to children and adults, is an Open Water Coach and RLSS Open Water Lifeguard.