About Us
Jenny Goodwin
I am a qualified teacher of the Alexander Technique, and a member of STAT (Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique). I completed a three-year training in London with John Hunter and Dorothea Magonet. I am based in Wales where I have a private practice, teaching individuals and groups.
I first had lessons over 30 years ago. Through lessons, I came to understand more fully the connection between mind and body and my reactions to stimuli. I was able to apply the Alexander Technique to everyday life: for example it helped me deal with the anxiety I experienced when singing in a choir, and with the challenging situations that arose in the course of my work as a community and hospice at home nurse. I continue to work with the Technique in everyday life, and it’s a fascinating business! You can find out more about me here: https://jennygoodwin-alexandertechnique.co.uk/
When I started working with Beth I couldn’t really do the crawl - like many people I had particular trouble with the breathing. Using the Shaw method - which made complete sense because of my experience with the Alexander Technique - I have been able to learn how to swim with ease and more grace, and master the breathing. I continue to find much to discover in the stroke, and that has made swimming much more interesting, not just ‘oh I’ve got to do my 20 lengths’!
Beth Steiner
I've been swimming for over 50 years and I love it! After retiring from an office job 10 years ago and qualifying as an Amateur Swimming Association swimming teacher, I've been working with adults, helping them to enjoy swimming with ease and efficiency.
In 2018, after studying with Steven Shaw for a year, I qualified as a Shaw Method teacher. I principally teach at Brecon Leisure Centre. Shaw Method has focused my attention on really enjoying every moment of swimming all four strokes, and viewing every movement as an opportunity for learning more.
When I first started working with Jenny, I had completed my Shaw training, but had only a vague sense of AT and wanted to understand it better to inform my practice and teaching. Very quickly there were some “Aha!” moments when I began to understand the links. As Jenny and I began to explore working together in water there were more of these moments, and we thought it would be great to share them with others in the context of swimming.
I'm still working on becoming aware of my day-to-day movement. It's a work in progress!
