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For the frustrated swimmers and creators - Hear from author, Brian Holliday, of the UK who talks of the mind-body connection
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Over think much.... or not.
Brian Holliday, once a frustrated swimmer in the UK, now an author and creator, shares how he reinvented swimming by focusing on mind‑body awareness instead of traditional technique. He reveals the journey from personal struggle to his "Intuitive Swimming" method and why the industry resists it.
You'll learn:
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Why over‑thinking kills learning and how awareness of the body changes swimming.
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The key mind‑body‑water connection: floating, balance, and whole‑body movement.
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How Brian reverse‑engineered swim strokes and built a three‑step online course.
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The clash with conventional coaches and the challenges of marketing his approach.
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Insights from his book Why Front Crawl Feels Hard and how it can help swimmers of any level.
Break the Cycle of Overthinking: Learn to Swim With Whole‑Body Balance and Presence
"When you quit copying the coach and start listening to your own body, the water stops being a test and becomes a teammate – that's when you really learn to swim."
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