Today is World Mental Health Day and to celebrate, we are shining a spotlight on the @_seagals_ , a wonderful and inclusive group of women including trans women and non-binary people who step outside their comfort zone to meet for sunrise swims along the Boorloo/Perth coastline, connecting with others, themselves and nature.
Their goal is to create a space where going to the beach for a swim is inclusive and fun. The Sea Gals swimmers free themselves from the internal chatter of negative body image and instead start their day with a positive community-led experience of dawn dipping in the ocean.
It all began one morning when founder Tara Jeisman decided to take herself for a dip at a beach close to her home in Perth, then shared the joy of her experience on social media. Other women saw the video and asked if they could join her next dip. The group slowly grew from just five at the first meet-up to over 100 swimmers just one year later.
Each session starts with an acknowledgement to the dedication to getting up early to come along, followed by a group photo. A song is then blasted as the swimmers plunge into the ocean. Sometimes smaller groups are formed while in the water to share their thoughts on the intention of the swim that day, or maybe to quietly bliss out as the sky moves through all shades of pink and orange.
“Since going to Sea Gals, my body confidence has shot through the roof. I feel so much better about myself. I’ve met some really great people, so it’s honestly the best thing ever.”
We couldn’t imagine a better way to see the sunrise – feeling amazing not just from the time spent in the ocean but also with a community of women guaranteed to give you a confidence boost!
The Sea Gals are originally based in Boorloo/Perth but now meet in other locations around Australia, including Broome, Newcastle, Sydney, Gold Coast and Wollongong. Find out more via the link in our bio.
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Of course there’s the awkward moments where you want to pull out your phone because you have no one to talk to - but going solo to things that you want to go do is so UNDERRATED 🤌🏼
Don’t wait for others because otherwise you’ll miss out!
You want to go travel to a place no one else wants to? GO!
You want to go to a show solo? GO
You want to go to a community event alone (cough sea gals)? THEN 👏🏼GO👏🏼
The self development that happens when you do something for you and no one else, and YOU’RE the only one that experiences it - is something to cherish 🤎
This is why I love seeing people arrive at Sea Gals solo because I know the feeling of commitment, uncertainty, and uncomfortableness that can sometimes be involved 🫶🏼
THANK YOU to whoever’s SG sticker that was on their car - you helped make my night 😍
#seagals #seagalsperth
We’re dipping this week on Tuesday! (arguably the worst day of the week) so let’s give it a reason to be the BEST day of your week 🫶🏼
📆 Tuesday 19th May
⏰ 6:45am
📍 Mullaloo Beach near Swell
☕️ @datsamoreperth
🤎 Gals Only
See you there?
#seagals #seagalsperth
🤎 DIP ALERT 🤎
Heading back down to Coogee Beach next weekend for our south gals! 🦋
📆 Sat 16th May
⏰ 6:45am
📍 Coogee Beach near jetty!
🅿️ Coogee Beach Cafe
🤎 Gals only!
See you there? 🌞
#seagals #seagalsperth
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Whatamornin 😌
The hardest part is getting out of bed, but when you get there you get this!!
Thanks for joining us this Wednesday 🤎
Photos available to download via our website or link in bio x
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