Was freediving the other day on the pool that is shallow <5ft deep, swimming at the bottom. You know when you hold your breath for long periods while swimming underwater until you can't (reflex w/e) and you surface for air.
However, in the last run, I stayed underwater significantly longer beyond the time I can hold my breath while swimming as I never felt the urge/reflex to surface for air and even when surfacing, I simply breathed normally, no forced breathing.
I think I fell into a trance. I think it's the combination of soft, soothing sounds I made as I slowly swam to the other end of the pool, the darkness (it was early evening when I swam), the calming sensation of swimming slowly underwater, and finally, the slow, pulsating underwater pool lights. It's like a scene from a horror sci-fi film.
I'm worried that I could easily lose consciousness while holding my breath underwater in a totally relaxed / meditative state. Is this dangerous or even deadly, potentially never waking up after losing consciousness?
I'd hate to give up this activity. It's an amazing way to meditate.
However, in the last run, I stayed underwater significantly longer beyond the time I can hold my breath while swimming as I never felt the urge/reflex to surface for air and even when surfacing, I simply breathed normally, no forced breathing.
I think I fell into a trance. I think it's the combination of soft, soothing sounds I made as I slowly swam to the other end of the pool, the darkness (it was early evening when I swam), the calming sensation of swimming slowly underwater, and finally, the slow, pulsating underwater pool lights. It's like a scene from a horror sci-fi film.
I'm worried that I could easily lose consciousness while holding my breath underwater in a totally relaxed / meditative state. Is this dangerous or even deadly, potentially never waking up after losing consciousness?
I'd hate to give up this activity. It's an amazing way to meditate.
