The Exhilarating Peace of Freediving | Guillaume Néry | TED Talks

In this breathtaking talk, world champion freediver Guillaume Néry takes us with him into the ocean's depths. Meter by meter, he explains the physical and emotional impact of water pressure, silence and holding your breath. His eloquent description of the underwater experience reveals the hidden poetry of freediving.

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[aambler]

This is one of the most beautiful speeches I’ve ever heard, I actually had tears in my eyes at points.

[mr.hilarious]

When he said “close your eyes” and I did, then I just realized how stupid I was because I was reading the subtitle this whole time 😂

[kejetwitjewel]

Amazing. Especially the last part where he says that it's reconnecting with our ancient roots. We do come out of the water. It makes sense but is still very impressive!

[drums]

You can't speak french ok but is it a reason to hit the dislike ? What he's saying is great omg. I've been learning english a lot to understand TED articles and you guys just rage quit and leave with a dislike ?

[TheGayStoic]

Unbelievable. He's a powerful reminder that all our power is always in the NOW. Amazing.

[sanghapeaceproject]

I must learn French.. I'm so impressed how he's figured out how to work with his body and breath..thankful he shows us the capacity of the human Spirit

[mollysministuff]

"Let the water crush you"


Talk about a strong will!

[tyuzou]

"In this breathtaking talk"


Right on!

[Voduh]

Just watching this video my lung has compressed all over, even lacked air.

Im from Brazil. I like the water ♥️👀👌😍

[FreddieKayBeats]

some great life advice/philosophy here. Be one with the moment, don't panic and force things, release tension an stress. Thank you Guillaume and TED for the insight!!!!

[jamesart]

Wow, that just drew me in, and in and in.
I felt every bit of his experience.
Brilliant.

[joetaylor]

For those like me who have a wee bit of French, it was a fascinating talk. I was grasping for meaning most of the way, but he was very expressive and passionate. A lovely talk.

[princessj]

wow what he said about sometimes needing to be in the present and go through that intense moment when you want to look at the surface/finish line but instead, just focus on what's in front of you, one step at a time. And in no time, it's over. So true, often when under intense pressure we want to just get to that end point (in his instance to breathe) but we've got to not do that but stay with it and soon we will be there

[daniellem]

Awesome. I learned so much, things I can apply to regular life. Stop resisting the crushing in life just let go, and it wont hurt as bad.

[mollysministuff]

Wow. This was an amazing talk, incredible and motivational. It sounds like a terrifying, but extraordinary experience. I can't believe the amount of mental strength this man has.

[theroyalspice]

Wow, for some reason this is exactly what I needed to watch. Extraordinary talent and humility! Diving is the one thing I really miss during this quarantine.

[mfuriosa]

Life keeps happening and I keep coming back to this video. It’s such a powerful message, this mindset helps me so much to cope with anxiety. (And also makes me wanna go for a swim.)

[LeonidasGGG]

It is a shame more people don't know more languages because this is one great Talk.

[protonpixels]

I promise you that once my connection ends between earth and the sea i feel supee relaxed and peacefull especially when i go deeper ❤

[jencyelias]

Guillame Néry ...thank you for this wonderful speech. It took me with you while you experience all that. Hats off to what you do and feeling of humility. Bravo! Keep it up!