Progress with us isn’t about going faster or further but prevention from going wrong, and increased enjoyment of the process, both of learning and of moving through the water.
With the pace of an intensive course, you can make a great deal of progress in a short space of time. But there’s balance between momentum and input overload so we never do more than two sessions in the water per day.
While we hope you’ll want to practise in the quiet pool between lessons because you’re enjoying the water, rest is equally important. You may find that what you expected to be physically challenging turns out to be relaxing, but the mental effort of learning to swim can be tiring. You’ll need time just to absorb what you’ve been doing, or not doing!
Don’t associate Alexander Technique in water with the perfect stroke, if there’s any such thing, because it can be so much more basic, and available to everyone, than that.
When pursuit of perfect crawl is robbing Peter to pay Paul… “ Deep down most of us want to turn our head at the neck
Are you a recreational swimmer who needs to be more relaxed?.. “ Spending more time underwater, then more time getting air in, is easier than
Our aim is to help you improve your relationship with the water by changing the way you coordinate yourself. We’ll work with you in the water, going back to basics, helping you to release unnecessary tension, guiding you through new movements and teaching you to swim without stress.
"Ian coaxes and gently encourages, helping the non-swimmer and swimmer to feel more at home in water."
Pete Chapman, The Independent
“Since my course with Cheryl, swimming has become part of my life in a way that I never imagined, a real pleasure, a complete conversion." Ann, North Wales
We have exclusive use of the pool at Croft Farm for your lessons, which makes a big difference to your learning experience – privacy, peace and quiet
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You’re a long way from the usual distractions, with time and space for new experiences.
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There’s nothing to do.
That’s the beauty of leaving the stimuli of home life behind. A quiet head and relaxed atmosphere make for a perfect learning environment...
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Michael from Gloucestershire came for our residential course as a non-swimmer with fear of water. After each of his 8 x 45 minute lessons with
June discovers a new approach to front crawl and takes it into open water. “ When I arrived I could already happily put my face
Cheryl makes friends with a head-up breaststroker on holiday and shares her top tips… “ Despite her lovely stroke and confidence, keeping her head above
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