By offering closer understanding of the working of the self, the Alexander Technique sets us free to think and act creatively. Applying this approach to swimming has impressive results, which range from the practical to the spiritual. The authors' unusual perspective on swimming as an art takes them into areas which are rarely, if ever, touched on in conventional swimming books. These include overcoming psychological barriers to discover the joy of swimming; our natural mechanisms which allow us to feel at home in the water; the untold story of how poor swimming habits lead to strain and injury; and the art of letting the water itself teach us how to swim. The Art of Swimming is illustrated throughout with colour underwater photographs, drawings and cartoons, helping to show how the Alexander Technique and swimming naturally complement one another and together offer a new direction for personal growth and self-development. 159pp, 175mm x 232mm, illus. in colour, softback, 2001
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