Shaw Method & Art of Swimming – National Press, TV & Media Features
The Shaw Method and The Art of Swimming have been featured in national newspapers, TV, specialist publications and partner sites.
National Press & Major Media
9 July 2025
Meet the Jewish Horse Whisperer of Swimming
The Jewish Chronicle
Profile of Steven Shaw’s work in Golders Green, highlighting how the Shaw Method blends pool skills with Alexander Technique.
2023
I learnt to swim at 75 – here’s why you should too, regardless of your age, background or culture
iNews
Feature following a 75-year-old learner discovering confidence in the water and showing that it’s never too late to start swimming.
2020
Coronavirus lockdown: swimming lessons and driving courses from your living room
iNews
Piece exploring how people continued learning new skills, including swimming, from home during lockdown using online lessons.
2020
Blue Peter's Diane-Louise Jordan on facing her fears in the water
Daily Mirror
Celebrity feature on Diane-Louise Jordan confronting her fear of water and learning to swim later in life.
26 May 2015
The Art of Swimming: The way many people swim might be doing them more harm than good
The Independent
Feature on Steven Shaw and how the Shaw Method helps swimmers reduce strain through posture and awareness.
12 December 2013
How to swim using the Shaw method – video
The Guardian
Video feature demonstrating Alexander Technique principles applied in the water for posture and breathing.
9 September 2013
Swimming lessons: the Shaw method
The Guardian
Overview of the Shaw Method as a mindful, Alexander Technique-based approach to swimming.
2012
My resolution for 2013 is to conquer my greatest fear – you’ll NEVER guess what it is
Daily Mail
Personal account of resolving to overcome a lifelong fear of water and learn to swim.
11 January 2010
Master the art of swimming to beat joint pain
The Daily Telegraph
Health feature explaining how Shaw Method front crawl supports people with joint issues and osteoarthritis.
22 August 2000
Smoothly does it
The Guardian
Early article highlighting Shaw Method as a balanced, anxiety-reducing approach to swimming.
TV & Broadcast
April 2015
Overcoming Fear of Water – ITV’s “Lorraine”
ITV – Lorraine
TV segment following an adult non-swimmer overcoming fear of water using the Shaw Method.
Specialist Health, Bodywork & Technique Publications
24 November 2018
Swimming (Mouritz Companion to the Alexander Technique)
Mouritz
Reference entry covering swimming-related Alexander Technique work including the Shaw Method.
c. 2000s
Swimming and the Alexander Technique
AlexanderTechnique.com
Overview of how Shaw Method–trained teachers apply Alexander principles in the pool.
c. 2010s
Swimming, But Not As You Know It! The Shaw Method
Alexander Technique of Chicago
Feature explaining the Shaw Method’s principles of ease, balance and fluid movement.
August 1998
Alexander Technique and Swimming
Positive Health Magazine
Steven Shaw’s early article laying out how Alexander Technique principles became the foundation of the Shaw Method.
Regional & Partner Coverage
9 July 2025
Meet the Jewish Horse Whisperer of Swimming
GetSetGo Swim Academy
Partner feature on Steven Shaw and the Art of Swimming Academy in Golders Green.
28 March 2011
Shaw Method of Swimming: what’s the difference?
The Edinburgh Reporter
Detailed article comparing the Shaw Method with traditional strokes and teaching methods.
n.d.
The Art of Swimming – The Shaw Method
Revive Health
Overview of the Shaw Method and its Alexander Technique roots with links to key media features.