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 Learning the Shaw Way to Crawl is All About Brain, Not Brawn
*By Steven Shaw, Founder of The Shaw Method* 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...
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.
The Carer’s Journey: Embracing the Shaw Method and Water as a Path to Self-Care and Renewal
Caring for others can be demanding. Discover how the Shaw Method of Swimming offers carers a gentle reset — easing stress, building confidence, and bringing joy back into the water.
Finding Harmony in the Water: A Week with Our American Guests
I recently had the pleasure of working with a remarkable group of swimmers who travelled all the way from the United States to transform their relationship with the water through the Shaw Method. The group was connected through Rev. angel Kyodo williams, a Zen...
The Six Core Benefits of Swimfulness
For me, swimming has always been more than a way to move through water it is a pathway to balance, ease, and presence. Over the years, I’ve seen how combining mindful awareness with the natural support of water can transform not only how people swim, but how they...
Debunking Myths and Embracing Diversity at The Art of Swimming
At The Art of Swimming, we are committed to challenging stereotypes and breaking down barriers that have historically prevented many from experiencing the joy, confidence, and empowerment that swimming offers. One of the most persistent myths we actively work to...
Egalizing: Embracing Power, Grace, and Flow in Life
As the founder of the Shaw Method, I believe that embracing power and grace in life is much like the fluidity of water—soft, yielding, yet undeniably strong. Muhammad Ali’s famous analogy of “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” perfectly captures...