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.
Delivering Light Through the Water Giving Yourself the Green Light for 2026
In this winter message, Steven Shaw reflects on light, renewal, and giving yourself the “green light” for 2026 through gentle, mindful swimming at the Art of Swimming Academy.
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.
2026: The Golden Year at the Golders Green Academy
Learn why our 2026 London adult swimming lessons are now based at the Golders Green Academy. Better facilities, more teaching hours, and improved progression.
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.
When the Body Moves, the Brain Grooves: How the Shaw Method Works
By Steven Shaw, Founder of the Shaw Method One of the most fascinating aspects of learning through the Shaw Method is that it isn’t only about training muscles or learning steps in isolation it’s about re-patterning the whole self. When the body moves with awareness,...
The Shaw way to fly across an African Creek aged 70
Swimming the butterfly across an African creek wouldn’t feature highly on many ‘to do’ lists.
But for Abdul Jamal, a chartered accountant from Leytonstone, East London, ‘flying’ across the Kilifi Creek in Kenya, was the perfect way to celebrate his 70th Birthday, in April this year.
“Swimming has been really good for me,” he explains. “My health and wellbeing – both physical and mental – have greatly improved since taking it up eight years ago. And a lot of that is to do with the butterfly stroke. Its grace and beauty make it my favourite.”
Combining the Shaw Method & Tai Chi – Liz Robin
As a tai chi teacher, I found Steven’s methodology completely intuitive – the walking practices and the calmness were very familiar but the way this translated into swimming was an absolute revelation to me. The idea that one could find that meditative calmness and enjoyment of the water, particularly if swimming long distances, was so inspiring – which was why I went on to train with Steven as a Shaw Method teacher.
How Terry Laughlin Influenced Me- Steven Shaw
I first became aware of Terry Laughlin’s work in 1995 when I was researching for my book the Art of Swimming. I was really impressed by the clarity of his writing and simplicity of his descriptions and I felt he was a kindred spirit.