Feel Calm, Confident and Connected in the Water
Join the 8-Week Mindful Swimming Program
A nurturing, guided program for adults who want to improve their swimming skills, boost their confidence and reconnect with their breath and body in the water.
What to Expect
Each week, we’ll step into the serenity of the pool to practise:
Breathwork to anchor your body and mind
Floating, gliding and gentle movement
Techniques that help you move with the water, not against it
A deep sense of calm and confidence, both in and out of the water
Whether you’re a nervous swimmer, stuck in old habits or simply want to enjoy the water more - this course is for you.
Imagine stepping into the calm, welcoming waters of your very own sanctuary. With only a handful of other swimmers in our private pool, you'll have ample space to breathe, swim and reconnect with yourself. Each week, you'll have one full hour dedicated entirely to your self-care, a precious window of time to replenish your energy, soothe your mind and rediscover your love for swimming. Give yourself permission to pause, reset and embrace the transformative power of mindful swimming. You deserve it!
Mindful Swimming runs in two locations in Oxford and Bicester.
Oxford High School
Belbroughton Road, Oxford, OX2 6XA
Monday evenings 8:30pm-9:30pm
Price: £288
Optional Payment Plan: Message me if a flexible payment option would help you to join
A bright and spacious 25m pool with easy on-site changing rooms, private cubicles, toilets and showers leading straight to poolside. The shallow end starts around 0.9m and dips to about 1.9m, giving plenty of room to practise technique, length work and mindful movement.
Any ability is welcome here - whether you’re just finding your confidence or already swimming lengths. It’s a great space for slowing down, breathing and getting into a steady rhythm.
Bruern Abbey School
Chesterton House, Bicester, OX26 1UY
Friday evenings 7:30pm-8:30pm and Sunday mornings 10:00am-11:00am
Price: £288
Optional Payment Plan: Message me if a flexible payment option would help you to join.
A beautifully unique 13m pool housed in a warm, greenhouse-style building tucked behind the school grounds. You’ll change in lodge-style facilities before strolling through a scenic garden in robes and flip-flops to reach the pool, a calm, retreat-like ritual in itself. With an outdoor shower, Bruern offers a rustic, intimate environment.
All abilities fit perfectly here- it’s especially lovely for gentle practice, building comfort in the water and enjoying a calm, intimate environment.
Get in touch today with your preferred day/location and I will let you know when the next course is running!
What’s Included
8 weekly in-pool sessions guided by me, Lauren Valcin
Personalised feedback after each session
A printable online booklet covering weekly themes + mindset practices
Gentle weekly follow-up plans to support self-practice
Twice a week Mindful Message reminders sent straight to your phone
A video analysis of your movement in the pool
A calm, child-free, lane-free environment where you can just swim and breathe
What others are saying…
Liz
“Would thoroughly recommend this! Have just finished the Mindful Swimming course with Lauren and it was amazing. Really improved my swimming technique and my relationship with swimming- and life! Lauren is an awesome teacher with a lovely presence too. Have a taste and see what you think!”
Isobel
“I am re-discovering my love of swimming in Lauren's wonderful sessions, finding my breath and the flow and ease of movement in the water. Her finely observed feedback is incredibly helpful, and the workbook for reflection between sessions connects the mindfulness in the pool to wider life. Gentle, safe and encouraging - highly recommended!”
“I am a woman past forties and I have tried to learn to swim for a very long time. After a few failed attempts I am so grateful to have found Mindful swimming. Each week I’m learning so much and each lessons are tailored in a way that challenge me but also take into account my stage of progress. I highly recommend to everyone who wants to gain more confidence in the water. In four weeks only I have gain so much insight to where my fears are coming from and as I’m working to understand and works with my body I am looking forward to the rest of the course, I couldn’t thank Lauren enough!”
“Lauren has always been encouraging and for an adult returning to the water after along time away this has been fundamental to me getting confidence. So chilled… thanks Lauren”