Flow and Freedom
Exploring the Alexander Technique and Water
With Steven Shaw and his team.
Discover the Transformative Synergy Between Water and Movement.
Join Steven Shaw—renowned founder of the Shaw Method—for an immersive, half-day workshop designed for Alexander Technique teachers, students, and water lovers alike. Flow and Freedom offers a rare opportunity to explore how water amplifies awareness, supports ease of movement, and deepens your understanding of the Alexander Technique. Whether you’re a confident swimmer or curious beginner, this workshop will enrich your practice, both in the pool and beyond.
What to Expect
This experiential workshop blends gentle land-based guidance with in-water exploration. You’ll work closely with Steven and his expert team in a small group setting, allowing for hands-on support and personalised learning.
Expect to:
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Deepen your awareness of the head-neck-back relationship in the supportive environment of water.
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Apply Alexander directions, inhibition, and conscious breathing to aquatic movement.
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Explore foundational Shaw Method sequences that promote smooth, relaxed strokes.
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Discover how the fluidity found in the pool translates into improved movement in everyday life.
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Experience the parallels between chair work and water gliding, helping you regain ease and balance.
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Practise Steven’s signature bubbling “Ah” technique for embodied breath and sound work.
Who Is This Workshop For?
This workshop is ideal for:
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Alexander Technique teachers and students seeking new ways to embody the work
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Swimmers curious to explore movement with greater freedom and awareness
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Anyone interested in somatic practices, body awareness, or therapeutic movement
Whether you’re comfortable in the water or simply curious, this session offers a safe and inspiring space to explore, learn, and connect.
Ready to Dive In?
If you’re ready to explore the meeting point of movement, breath, and water, this workshop offers a unique and empowering experience. Gain practical tools, deepen your body awareness, and connect with a like-minded community—all within a nurturing and inspiring space.