Shaw
Method Steps – Applying the Principles of the Alexander Technique
by Steven Shaw
Video 36
minutes
This
classic video, now in short supply, shows in detail a series of steps for the
breaststroke, front crawl and backstroke based on the Shaw Method. It is
suitable for both water confident swimmers and teachers wishing to discover the
core principles of the Shaw Method of Swimming.
The tape
leads the viewer through a series of integrated practices which promote body
awareness, relaxed breathing, good alignment and greater freedom of movement in
the water.
We are down
to our last couple of copies of this video, after which it will not be
available.
About
the Author
Steven Shaw was a
professional swimmer who suffered physically for his sport almost leading him
to give it up. He subsequently trained as an Alexander teacher and was
encouraged to observe his behaviour in the water in the light of the
Technique. He developed a creative way to teach swimming based on the
principles of the Alexander Technique. The approach increases the benefits of
being in the water through greater body awareness and The Shaw Method is now
taught all over the world.