History
Shaw Method can trace its origins to 1987 when two Alexander Technique trainees started to explore the experience of swimming from a new perspective. Steven Shaw, a former competitive swimmer, and Limor Shaw, a professional basketball player, experimented with applying Alexander Technique principles to swimming. Steven and Limor completed their Alexander Technique training in 1990 and continued to develop their approach to swimming. They found that the greater body awareness fostered by Shaw Method increased the benefits of swimming and enabled their pupils to transform their relationship with the water. Today, most Shaw Method instruction is based in the UK, but there are a growing number of teachers around the world. Shaw Method is taught in Austin, TX by Molly Johnson, M.AmSAT, PhD through the Integrated Motion Studio for the Alexander Technique.
Specialties
Offering adult swimming and therapeutic aquatics lessons and classes, in the Alexander Technique-based Shaw Method. Whether you have not put your head underwater in years or are a competitive swimmer, the Shaw Method may be just what you need to make your time in the water as enjoyable and productive as possible. Discover how to rid yourself of the neck tension and breathing habits that keep you from improving as fast as you can. Discover how easy it is to overcome the fears or pain that keep you away from the water. Discover how to break yourself of the habits you learned as a competitive swimmer so you can enjoy the water like you did when you were young. Discover how to swim in a way that is good for your back and shoulders - and does not tire you out after just a few laps. Discover the art of swimming! I teach lessons and classes at the following locations: Reavis Rehab, Round Rock North Austin YMCA Texas Orthopedics, South Austin Ergo Wellness, South Austin