A Transformative Week of Swimming in the Heart of London
A transformative, immersive 5-day swimming holiday
New dates for our next London Holiday Retreat will be announced in due course. If you’re interested in joining a future retreat, please get in touch — we’d love to keep you updated.
An Urban Retreat for Mindful Swimming
For the first time in London, experience a fully immersive, five-day swimming course designed to transform your relationship with the water. Whether you’re just beginning or refining your strokes, this life-enhancing programme—based on the acclaimed Shaw Method—offers expert teaching in a supportive, small group environment.
Led by Steven Shaw, founder of the Shaw Method, alongside a team of elite instructors, you’ll explore mindful swimming, breathwork, posture, and alignment through the unique lens of the Alexander Technique.
What to Expect
Across five transformative days, you’ll benefit from a carefully structured mix of group and individual tuition designed to help you swim with more ease, efficiency, and grace—guided by the principles of the Alexander Technique.
Your Tuition Package Includes:
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5 x Groundwork Sessions
Learn key Shaw Method principles on land to help improve alignment, breathing, and body awareness. -
5 x Pool Sessions
Apply what you’ve learned in the water with hands-on guidance and live feedback from our expert team. -
3 x Supervised Practice Sessions (Tuesday–Thursday mornings)
Practise at your own pace with support on hand to answer questions and reinforce your progress. -
1 x 30-Minute Private Lesson
Receive personalised guidance tailored to your swimming needs and goals.
Additional private sessions are available at £65 per 30 minutes.
This course is designed to provide deep, lasting change—whether you’re looking to refine your technique or reconnect with the water in a more mindful, efficient way.
About the Location
Golders Green is a vibrant, leafy neighbourhood just 15 minutes from Hampstead Heath and 30 minutes from Central London. Surrounded by green spaces and a wide range of dining options, it’s the perfect base for this unique inner-and-outer journey.
Included in the price:
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A 5-Day London Travelcard – giving you unlimited travel across London
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Time each afternoon to explore art galleries, open-air lidos, theatre, and landmarks
This unforgettable combination of swimming and culture will leave you refreshed and inspired.
Are you ready to reignite your connection to water – and to yourself?
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to transform your relationship with the water—and spend a week in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.