Uploaded January 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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“Koa Smith got me into the Wim How breathing method – it’s a great way to stay calm, centered and focused. Here’s the basics as I learned them from Koa, but make sure you do this with an expert first and never do it alone before free diving, etc.” – John John Florence

1. Sit in a comfortable position or lie on your back.

2. Start with 30-40 breaths in / out through your mouth.

3. Let out all your air and hold your breath for as long as you can.

4. Breathe in for 10 seconds.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 for 3 rounds.

Pick up your own copy of A Field Guide to Waterman Things by John John Florence at a surf shop near you.

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