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Posts Tagged ‘Total Immersion Swimming’
Swim Practice as Soulcraft
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 19th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 19th, 2010
Hands-on work — solving problems, fixing something, getting a tangible result — brings a satisfaction often lacking in the “knowledge economy” — making conference calls, sending emails, filling out spreadsheets. Improving your stroke brings the same sense of empowerment and accomplishment as fixing “stuff.”
Video: “Work Less, Swim Better” in Triathlon (or anywhere)
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 18th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 18th, 2010
What is Perpetual Motion Freestyle and why does it work better than “pool-honed technique” for longer distances, and especially open water? And what does myelin have to do with this?
Marathon Swimming as Meditation
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 17th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 17th, 2010
Set a goal of turning a long swim into a ‘moving meditation.” Make it happen by practicing with half-closed eyes.
“Smell the roses.” Even while racing!
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 30th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 30th, 2010
New to open water racing? Take time during the race to take in the scenery and notice how far you’ve traveled.
Move with grace at the end of the race.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 27th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 27th, 2010
Whether yoga poses, or your swimming stroke, strive to make them More Beautiful, rather than “right.”
Happiness, Buddhism and a Graceful Freestyle
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 16th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 16th, 2010
Conceive it–Believe it–Achieve it! Not just a motivational slogan, but a fact proven by neuroscience.
Happiness: Head in the Clouds or Feet on the Ground?
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 15th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 15th, 2010
You have more control over your happiness than you realize, but predicting what will make you happy is often a challenge. One key: Choose a goal you can never fulfill.
Why happiness is active.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 14th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 14th, 2010
Life’s happiest moments occur when we focus intentions, senses and efforts on a meaningful-and-exacting goal.
The Dalai Lama, Kaizen Happiness & Swimming
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 9th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 9th, 2010
According to the Dalai Lama, the purpose of life is the pursuit of happiness. Therefore, yourself before any swim practice or set, ask: “How will this bring me happiness?”