What people say

“I’ve been swimming for over 40 yrs and this is the first time I’ve understood how I can breathe”
J.G., Band promoter, Brighton

I had signed myself up for a 4km race for charity and then discovered on training that everyone else was swimming faster with a lot less effort than I was and I was probably not going to make it in the allotted time. Shaw Method swimming was recommended to me by the relaxed open water swimmers I was training with & envied so I decided to give it a go. In just a few lessons Clare had taught me how to break down my stroke and how to concentrate on my position in the water with simple, easy to remember techniques. The result was finishing the race with 20 minutes to spare and a new enjoyment of swimming.
N.N., Education Consultant, Lewes

"Clare is a thoughtful and gifted teacher who has helped me to learn to swim using Alexander Technique inspired practices. I have tried to learn for many years previously with other traditional methods, and failed. I would recommend her to anyone who has difficulty learning to swim."  I.Mannan., Consultant, London  

“Good that there were two instructors in the water explaining and giving demos. A good pupil/teacher ratio”M.C., English Teacher, Brighton

"It was helpful to break the stroke down and I really appreciated the emphasis on using our bodies with the least amount of strain." P.L., General Practitioner, Chichester

"Lessons with Kath have been fantastic and incredibly worthwhile. She has pulled apart my front crawl and given me a new stroke technique that allows me to move through the water with much more efficiency and enjoyment.  She is a great teacher and I recommend Shaw Method lessons with Kath, to anyone who really wants to get more out of their swimming." A.H., Alexander Technique Teacher, Hove

"I learned a lot about back/neck alignment, use of breathing and gained confidence with the breath in and under water”” M.F., Artist, Brighton

“I was amazed at the difference just learning to trust the water made and that with your easy and relaxed teaching method i have gone from being intimidated by the water to really looking forward to being in it.” C.T., Alexander Technique Teacher, Hove

“The workshop transformed my attitude to being in the water and I began to feel “at home” for the first time. Instead of battling my way through an alien element I began to feel supported and able to move freely” M.G., Musician, Brighton