The SwimMER Method: Training, Conditioning and Preparation for Life's Adventures

From beginners to advanced aquatic athletes, anyone can to learn to swim or improve all aspects of water sports on dryland with proper form. This uniquely designed series of classes is a hybrid of dryland yoga, pilates, the bar method, and mental visualization strategies and techniques which promote a consistant oxygen flow, proper CORE posture, and joint rotation. Accountability for all body parts is created through a  "Motion Efficiency Routine" (MER) checklist, that functions as a mental rotating checklist. Using the breath as a guide, proper technique is taught through isolated steps, where one has the opportunity to master that feat, before adding it to the "checklist".

MER: Motion Efficiency Routine

The MER is a 4 part checklist that addresses an equilibriated Breathing pattern, CORE alignment and strength, and maintenance of joint rotations of both Arms and Legs by inititating movement through the CORE and engaging all muscles properly for balance and leverage. This idea is dedicated to retraining your body and mind to be more efficient through the checking in with each part of the rotating checklist: the breathing pattern, maintaining CORE posture, and then the most efficient positions to learn perfect swimming techniques.

Once you learn the system, you can "swim" or "play polo" in the mirror, using gravity, and eventually weights or props (if desired) anytime as a workout! This class is ideal for anyone considering swimming as a way to lose weight, and tone up, as well as just learn to swim properly. It can be adapted to teach all levels of aquatics from competitive swimming, open water and tri-athlon swimming, synchronized swimming, or even water polo.

SwimMER Method: Applied to Life

Once you grasp the concept of the SwimMER Method, the Motion Efficiency Routine can be applied to many areas of life. Again, using this rotating checklist of body alignment in conjunction with proper breathing techniques, your tasks will be completed with efficiency and less stress to your body. For example, when texting or using a computer, be aware of your body position. Most people have poor posture and therefore an ineffective breathing pattern, which leads to less oxygen to the brain. This is just one of the many, many ways in which the MER Method could be applied to your every-day life.