SINK OR SWIM THE ZEN WAY

Would you like to swim with more ease, efficiency and effortlessness?

Henry Russell

Henry Russell

Then try Zen swimming, a practice which can transform your relationship with your body and your experience of moving through the water. Water becomes the teacher, supporting you in relaxing, slowing down a little and finding that elusive 'feel' which all accomplished swimmers have.

The Zen Swimming principles integrate the whole person in their swimming, bringing a rare harmony and a meditative quality to the experience of being in the water. Swimming then becomes an opportunity to work on yourself and your psycho physical unity in a lifelong learning experience. Zen in the Art of Swimming!

Doctor Posture, also known as Roger Golten, is a Zen Swim Master, his swimming lessons are a great way for adults to go from non-swimming, or poor or average swimming, to excellent swimming in an enjoyable and creative way. He applies the principles of Hellerwork & The Alexander Technique in the water to generate Alexander Popov's 3 R's of swimming: rhythm, relaxation and range of movement.

Thousands of people have transformed their experience of the water through this integrated approach, which cultivates a fine balance between power, grace and efficiency. Each stroke is broken down into a series of progressive movements, enabling pupils to work on the essential elements of the stroke and to unlearn unhelpful habits. Hands-on direction, demonstrations, dry land practices and clear verbal guidance are combined in an innovative form of instruction. Whatever your ability, the method offers a unique opportunity to develop core swimming skills and explore aquatic movement in a positive learning environment. General body awareness is developed, promoting good alignment while minimising the risk of strain or injury.

Haley Phelps

Haley Phelps

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Zen swimming core principles

  • What you do with your arms and legs must not interfere with what you do with your head, neck and back. Body position is king!

  • Undue effort in the non-propulsive parts of the stroke undermine the propulsive parts. Understanding this distinction is the key to effortlessness.

  • Always co-ordinate breathing with the stroke. Perfect the timing of the arms first & then the breathing will be stress free. Breathe out slowly through the mouth when your face is in the water

  • Work in the water should always be supported by dry land practice.

  • Book a private adult swimming lesson in London or Bushey.

    The 'doing' of swimming is then transformed from a boring and tiring chore to a 'sensational' experience!

    https://www.golten.co.uk/swimming-teacher/zen-swimming

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