pool |
ocean |
|
does what you hear and see there relax your mind | no |
yes |
have large areas of a certain depth suitable for a student of a particular height | no |
yes |
is easier to swim or relax in because of the boyancy | no |
yes |
people can slip and fall into it, often drowning | yes |
rarely |
there are waves that provide a variety of swimming experience | no |
yes |
is a crowded environment where people often touch each other | mostly |
no |
is the environment conducive for expanding one's consciousness | no |
yes |
require a high level of breath control and sophisticated breathing technique | no |
yes |
require mental control | no |
yes |
require a certain minimum fitness level | no |
yes |
simple swimming techniques and styles are sufficient | yes |
no |
may have dangerous waves or currents for an inexperienced swimmer | no |
some places |
water has a beneficial effect on the entire body | no |
yes |
the inhaled water irritates the nose and the throat, should not be swallowed | yes |
no |
the vapours can be inhaled safely | no |
yes |
can be used to play water games | rarely |
yes |
contain toxic chemicals that cause various diseases and health problems | yes |
no |
biological waste (urine, feces, dead bodies, saliva, mucus, etc.) is quickly diluted to negligible levels and consumed by microorganisms | no |
yes |
contain microorganisms that may cause slight and temporary negative reactions if the immune system is weak | no |
yes |
contain marine life (jelly fish, rays, etc.) that may injure the inexperienced and careless swimmer | no |
yes |
people can safely walk on the bottom at any depth | yes |
no |
are you required to follow strict rules (e.g. shower before entering water, wear caps, only synthetic swimsuits, no food on the deck, no fresh cuts, wounds or open sores etc.) | yes |
no |
can be used free of charge | no |
yes |
can be safely used at any time | yes |
no |
a swimmer who can swim in it well will have far greater chances of survival in boating or other accidents, floods, tsunami | somewhat |
yes |
easy to find a good swimming instructor | yes |
no |
the instructor or the lifeguard can observe a large group of learner swimmers | yes |
no |