SEA SWIMMING AT SAHASEA
Learn to swim. Build trust. Feel at home in the water.
Private lessons, shared Buddy journeys, immersive Swim & Stay experiences, and gentle aquaphobia support for children aged 5+ and adults at Hollant Beach, South Goa.
Whether you’re entering the sea for the first time, returning after years away, or carrying a deeper fear of water, we’ll meet you where you are—with patience, personal guidance and no pressure.
Ages 5+ • Hollant Beach, South Goa • Private lessons • 8-session journeys • Swim & Stay • Aquaphobia & Water confidence support
WHY THE SEA?
More than a life skill. We spend our lives living on a blue planet, yet many of us never truly experience the water that surrounds us. We grow up disconnected from the sea because of fear, unfamiliarity, or simply never having the opportunity to learn.
Our goal is simple: To help more people feel safe, confident and at home in the water.
Learning to swim in the sea is about far more than technique. It's about learning to breathe, float, trust, adapt and feel at ease in nature.
At SAHASEA, we believe confidence in the ocean often becomes confidence in life.
BLUE MIND
Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols introduced the concept of Blue Mind to describe the calm, restorative state many people experience when they're in, on, under, or near water.
Time by the sea has been associated with: • Reduced stress • Improved mood • Increased creativity • Better sleep • Emotional regulation • Stronger connection to nature
Sometimes the greatest lesson isn't learning to swim. It's remembering how good it feels to simply be near the water.
One-to-one guidance for complete beginners, returning learners, and anyone who feels more comfortable learning at their own pace.
Give your body time to learn through repetition, rest and daily contact with the sea.
Learn alongside one trusted friend, partner or sibling.
For those seeking aquaphobia & Water confidence support
Not sure where you belong?
Which of these sound like you?
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Begin with → Private Introductory Lesson
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Begin with → 8-Session Private Journey on weekdays or weekends
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Opt for → Swim Buddies | 8-session journey
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Check our → Swim & Stay experiences
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Explore our aquaphobia & water confidence program through → Water Within
The SAHASEA way
We teach through:
Breath awareness and relaxation
Gradual, supported exposure to water
Floating, balance and natural movement
Practical sea and water-safety awareness
Positive language and visualisation
Confidence before speed or distance
Respect for the ocean and its changing rhythms
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Charmaine Pereira | SAHASEA
Water Within is facilitated by Charmaine Pereira, founder of SAHASEA.
A lifelong ocean lover, adventure facilitator, and wellness guide, Charmaine’s work blends water, nature, emotional healing, mindful adventure, and personal transformation into deeply human experiences. Charmaine is a certified paddle instructor, scuba diver & ocean safety person
Her journey has included:
healing through the ocean during some of life’s most difficult emotional seasons,
years of working around water & guiding people outdoors,
supporting nervous beginners in the sea,
and creating spaces where adventure meets emotional wellbeing.
Her approach combines:
Blue Therapy inspired practices
Life Coaching & Soul Support
Emotional Freedom Technique & Pranic Healing
mindful water experiences
creativity, reflection, and nature connection
Through SAHASEA, Charmaine hopes to help people move: from fear toward flow, from disconnection toward presence, and from survival toward aliveness.
~Frequently Asked Questions~
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Yes. SAHASEA offers personalised sea-swimming lessons for children aged 5+ and adults at Hollant Beach, South Goa.
We work with complete beginners, nervous learners, returning swimmers and those who would like to become more confident in natural water.
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These are sea-swimming lessons.
Unlike a pool, the ocean changes with the weather, tides and seasons. Alongside swimming technique, learners gradually develop awareness, adaptability and respect for natural water conditions.
All sessions remain subject to suitable sea and weather conditions.
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All lessons may last up to 60 minutes. For children’s learning under the Students of of S.E.A program lessons are generally 30 minutes, allowing them to remain comfortable, focused and engaged—especially during Goa’s cooler months.
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A single private lesson is ideal if you’re visiting Goa, want to experience our teaching approach or would like an initial understanding of your comfort level.
The eight-session journey is better for learners who want consistent progress in breathing, floating, balance, movement, swimming and practical water safety.
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Students of S.E.A. is our six-month ocean-confidence programme for children and teenagers aged 5–18.
Each student receives one private 30-minute sea-swimming lesson every week, helping them build swimming ability, water safety, confidence and ocean awareness without adding another demanding activity to the family calendar.
The programme costs ₹5,900 per student. Families select a fixed weekly slot when booking. The programme has a fixed end date, and missed lessons cannot be postponed, carried forward or added after it ends.
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Yes. Our Swim & Stay experiences combine accommodation at The Oriole, daily meals, personalised swim coaching and regular time in and around the sea.
Choose from one-week, two-week or one-month journeys depending on how much time you would like to practice, rest and immerse yourself in ocean living.