Moving Beyond Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain – Introductory Workshop
Join Steven Shaw and Martin Underwood for a unique introductory workshop combining the Shaw Method, Alexander Technique and contemporary understanding of persistent pain.
Shawmanism – The Secret Philisophy behind the Shaw Method of Swimming
Over the years, people have often asked me: “Steven, what exactly is the philosophy behind the Shaw Method?” After much reflection, I have finally decided to reveal the truth. The Shaw Method is not merely a swimming method. It is Shawmanism. Now before anyone reports...
Why a Pilates Teacher Loves the Art of Swimming | Sonia Forde
Pilates and yoga teacher Sonia Forde shares how the Art of Swimming Academy helped her overcome fear, build confidence, and find ease in the water.
Without Fear, There Is No Courage: How the Shaw Method Can Transform Your Relationship With Water
Discover how the Shaw Method transforms fear into courage in the water. A gentle, empathetic approach that builds trust, confidence, and freedom in swimming.
Why Learning the Shaw Way to Crawl is All About Brain, Not Braun
When it comes to mastering the crawl stroke in swimming, many people might assume that brute strength is the key to success. However, as the founder of The Shaw Method, I firmly believe that learning the crawl is more about brain function than muscle power. Here’s why...
The importance of dry land work- Steven Shaw
Dry land work is a unique and an integral part of learning the Shaw Method. We have developed a series of movements that have designed to be practised both in and out of the pool that builds up a new understanding of how to perform the strokes in a way that promotes optimal alignment and ease of movements.
Teaching and the lessons it has taught me- Steven Shaw
If at the age of 17 when I was already feeling burnt out from the hard slog of competitive swimming, you’d said to me that one-day teaching people how to swim would be at the heart of my life I would have never believed you. But life has a way of taking unexpected turns and here I am over 30 years later, having developed the Shaw Method and spending most of my time in the water – either working with others or refining my stroke, and gaining immense joy and satisfaction from both.
Unknown Benefits of Swimming – Steven Shaw
It is widely known that swimming is great for your physical health by providing a low-impact cardio workout. Yet there are many other significant health benefits which have remained relatively unknown and unpublicised … until now. Research into these hidden health...
Art of Swimming – the book
The book is based on Steven’s 35-year voyage of discovery and looks at front crawl, back stroke, breast stroke and butterfly – focusing on maximum efficiency and minimum strain