Drowning is a pandemic
Drowning is preventable
DROWNING PREVENTION
BEGINS WITH MINDFULNESS
Welcome to M2O SWIM
M2O SWIM believes that mindfulness—the practice of being fully present and aware—can drastically reduce the risk of drowning.
M2O isn’t just about water safety—it's also about addressing mental health. We recognize that anxiety and stress are real challenges for many, especially in environments that can feel overwhelming, in water or on land in our daily lives.
Our swim classes and water safety programs integrate mindfulness techniques specifically designed to reduce anxiety, boost emotional well-being, and promote mental health resilience. By combining mindfulness with water safety, we help children and adults build the confidence to stay calm in stressful situations, whether in or out of the water.
M2O SWIM:
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Provides M2O Swim lessons to individuals and community
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Teaches M2O Water safety and mental health awareness programs to schools, corporations, and businesses
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Leads and develops drowning prevention public service campaigns with community leaders
By incorporating mindfulness techniques into our swim lessons and water safety awareness programs, M2O SWIM's physical and mental health training provides tools and skills needed to respond effectively in critical moments in the water AND on land.
Our M2O Mission
Our mission is to prevent drowning by teaching all people of all ages and abilities the swimming and mindfulness skills that help them to be safe in water and safe on land, in their social environment.
At M2O Swim, we believe that swimming is not only a valuable life-saving skill but also an opportunity to strengthen mental health and physical health.
What's in the name, M2O?
At M2O Swim, our mission is to revolutionize water safety by blending physical skills with mindfulness practices to promote safety, well-being, and emotional resilience. The name M2O is inspired by the familiar symbol H2O, which represents water, but with a unique twist—M2O stands for Mindfulness in two essential areas: in water and on land. The M represents mindfulness techniques we incorporate into every aspect of our program, while the 2 highlights the dual focus of applying mindfulness both in the water and outside of it.
The O stands for Oxygen, a vital element for life, symbolizing the connection between the physical act of swimming and the mental clarity that mindful awareness provides. Just as oxygen is crucial for survival, our approach ensures that both the body and mind are prepared for any challenge, whether it's navigating the water or managing the stresses of everyday life.
M2O Swim Lessons
Designed for individuals of all ages, capabilities and learning styles, the M2O experience combines mindfulness training with swim lessons.
Our innovative swim lesson program curriculum focuses on strengthening the body (physical health) and the mind (mental health). The natural repetition of swim blended with mindfulness instruction promotes intentional self awareness, in the present moment, in a non judgmental environment.
By integrating mindfulness in our swim curriculum, we help our swimmers recognize when they are in panic mode, override their brain's fight, flight or freeze response and connect with their learned ability to make life-saving decisions. We teach individuals to be fully aware of their emotions and surroundings when in and around water, fostering a culture of safety and vigilance.
With M2O instruction, you will be safer in the water and stronger in the world! The M2O headquarters is located on the idyllic campus of Saint Basil Academy in Garrison, New York.
M2O Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed for individuals of ALL ages based learning style and physical/psychological capability. We care about learning who you are so that we can collaborate towards individual success.
Our curriculum incorporates a trauma-informed, culturally competent approach to engage mind and body, benefitting non-swimmers, casual swimmers, and experienced water sport athletes of all ages.
Our M2O Team
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M2O Swim was founded by Rebecca, a social worker, and Chrisanna, a swim coach. Our M2O coaches have over 30 years of combined aquatic experience. Our M2O coaches are trained/certified in all and/or a majority of the following:
Water Safety Instruction (WSI)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
American Red Cross First Aid
American Red Cross Lifeguard
CDC Heads Up Concussion Training
Athlete Protection Training: Safe Sport
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Mental Health America Certificate programs
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Benefits of M2O
We have an M2O swim principal investigator to help us understand the best practices around mindfulness, swim instruction and drowning prevention.
By combining swim lessons with mindfulness training, we hope to help lessen stress, increase self esteem and raise emotional awareness. M2O Swim instruction aims to create new neural pathways that provide psychological fortitude as well as physical strength.
We are constantly learning and updating our practices.
Our Connections
We believe in connection.
We are thankful for our supporters.
We are thankful for our training.
We are grateful for our partnerships.
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