Unlearning to Swim vs Reclaiming the Water: How a Racist Myth and Flawed Medicine Robbed and continues harming generations of black people.

By Swim Guru EmekaFounder, Swim in 1 Day SID Africa I am Swim Guru Emeka, founder of Swim in 1 Day SID Africa. Recently, while leading a Swim in 1 Day SID awareness campaign in Barcelona, Spain, I experienced something that stopped me cold. An older Caucasian medical doctor said to me, lamenting: “Let me …

Swimming Is More Than a Sport It’s an educational, health, and safety tool every African community and household needs.

Living in countries like Nigeria is already challenging. Climate change is making natural disasters worse, and many communities are unprepared. The statistics are alarming:• 90% of natural disasters are water-related• 90% of the world’s drowning occurs in Africa (WHO) Africa is facing a drowning crisis, yet most people affected by this pandemic are unaware. And …

The Power of the Mind in Healing: Unlocking Rapid Recovery through Conviction and Understanding

The human mind is a potent tool that can significantly influence our physical well-being. When it comes to healing and recovery, the power of the mind can play a crucial role in accelerating the process. In this blog, we will explore how an understanding and conviction about the science behind a therapy can aid rapid …

Maladies and conditions that could be treated with swim/water/sea therapy. Courtesy of Swim in 1 Day SID Africa

Water isn’t just for swimming, it’s medicine! Water therapy is a powerful, low-impact rehabilitation tool that can aid healing for various conditions, especially after surgery. Here are some key maladies and post-surgical recoveries we can help you with at SID Africa: ➣Post-Surgical Recovery ➣Neurological Conditions ➣Chronic Pain & Arthritis ➣Sports Injuries ➣Pediatric & Developmental Conditions …

“How Aquatic Therapy Unlocks Movement for People with Cerebral Palsy”A Swim in 1 Day SID Africa presentation on:

How physical therapy leverages the properties of water to achieve remarkable therapeutic outcomes.As the only existing Water/Swim/Sea Therapist, in Nigeria I feel it is my duty to break down the connection step-by-step to everyone that truly cares about the welfare of people living with Cerebral Palsy. People with profound cerebral palsy (CP) especially face a …

How Swimming Helps Reduce Anxiety and Calm the Mind

Meta Description: Swimming eases anxiety by lowering stress hormones, boosting mood-enhancing chemicals, improving sleep quality, and promoting mindfulness through movement and breath. Feeling anxious? Swimming might be the mental reset you need. This activity isn’t just good for your body — it’s a powerful tool to calm your mind, improve mood, and relieve stress. Here’s …

How Swimming Boosts Brain Power

Meta Description:Swimming improves memory, focus, and learning by boosting blood flow, reducing stress, and supporting brain cell growth. Swimming isn’t just great for the body it also trains your brain.Research shows that regular swimming supports learning, memory, and focus. Here’s how it works: Want a smarter brain? Start swimming.Here’s a quick recap:• Boosts memory• Improves …

HOW IT ALL STARTED! The Journey so far.

Your Support and Donations bring smiles to a lot of vulnerable beneficiaries, so please keep it coming and leave your reviews if you already experienced the “Naija Guru Magic” Founding and Funding of the unique Africa swimming Project I founded the SID Africa, and I have financed or funded it alone thus far; with the …