SWIMMING HOLIDAYS

 

Learn to Swim without Stress at Brongwyn Holiday Cottages

 

a picture of Ian from "swimming without stress", giving a swimming lesson using the Alexander technique, which helps people relax and enjoy the water as they learn to swimbecome more at home in the water
Cheryl and Ian Cross (featured on ITV's "the Test") of "Swimming without Stress"  offer the only residential swimming courses of their kind in the UK - intensive individual lessons with the Alexander Technique and Shaw Method.

 

"I came for the Swimming without Stress course, but was impressed by how friendly all the staff were.  I leave feeling a lot better than when I arrived!" Peter (Shipton Under Wychwood)

 

A picture of Ian from "swimming without stress" teaching a child to swim using the principles of the Alexander Techniqueindividual one-to-one lessons
From the end of April through to mid September, the lessons are here, in the Aqua Serena Pool at Brongwyn Holiday Cottages, and times have been set aside to give Ian and Cheryl exclusive use of the pool for individual lessons

 

Both complete beginners and those wishing to fine-tune their strokes can benefit from a swimming holiday at Brongwyn. 

 

Individuals, couples and families are helped to become more at home in the water.

 

"I just wanted to write to say that we had a great time at Brongwyn having lessons from Ian & Cheryl, Primrose cottage was excellent and surpassed our expectations"Chris (London)

 

If you tick any of the following statements, a Swimming without Stress holiday at Brongwyn is for you.

 

a picture of Cheryl from "swimming without stress" helping a lady in the water as she learns to swim at Aqua Serenaexclusive use pool for swimming lessons
I had a bad experience in the water as a child.

I don't like putting my face in.

I've tried to learn to swim lots of times.

I'm all right until someone splashes me.

I get out of breath after a length.

I work hard but don't get anywhere.

I'm good at all sports except swimming.

My child doesn't seem to be making any progress

I can't float.

My neck/head/back aches after swimming.

I have a fear of the water (aqua phobia)

I swim with my face out of the water

 

How can a Swimming Holiday help you?

 

a picture of Ian giving a child a swimming lesson using the Shaw methodlearn to trust the water and enjoy the freedom
Swimming without Stress helps you learn to trust the water so it helps you move. 

 

Following the principles of the Alexander Technique and Shaw Method, the focus is on relaxing your neck, breathing easily and letting the water support your head and body. 

 

Twice daily, one to one swimming lessons are a wonderful way to learn to let go and become comfortable in the water, to enjoy the sense of freedom that swimming can bring. 

 

a picture of Aqua Serena heated pool at brongwyn holiday cottagesrelax in the warm one depth pool at Aqua Serena
With individual lessons and plenty of time to practise, you can make a lot of progress in a short space of time.

 

The Benefits of a Swimming Holiday at Brongwyn

 

Brongwyn Holiday Cottages offer the comfort of four and five star accommodation complemented by a luxury indoor pool with warm, same depth water - the ideal environment to learn to swim or improve, and the opportunity to practise between lessons.

 

With steam room and sauna to relax in, and the option of a soothing massage or therapy treatment in our salon for serious self indulgence!

 

a picture of Cheryl from "swimming without stress" helping a lady gain confidence in the waterindividual guidance enables you to learn at your own pace
Individual attention, guidance and support, with the instructor in the water enables you to learn at your own pace.

 

The Alexander Technique helps you to become aware of and give up unnecessary tension.

 

It is useful for all levels of swimmer to improve your relationship with the water.

 

You learn the importance of the head/ neck/ back relationship and the link between this and breathing.

 

"Had a fantastically relaxed time, felt very welcome and at home - got lots of work and rest done and advanced my swimming skills enormously, so thanks for a terrific week."  David (Oxford)

 

For a very special Swimming Holiday that will benefit you for a lifetime, let us welcome you to Brongwyn.

and the rest of the world will have to wait.

Graham and Anna Giles,

Brongwyn Holiday Cottages

Brongwyn Mawr, Penparc, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales, SA43 1SA
Telephone: 01239 613644    e-mail

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