The Spring Quarter issue of PADI's (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) Undersea Journal carries Miracle Swimming Institute's first foray into the dive industry. AT LAST! Thank you, PADI and Julie Taylor Sanders. The 5 Circles Teaching Method is just as important in diving as in swimming.
The article is not online. News on it upcoming when I see it in hard copy.
The May issue of Athletic Business gave us our first cover story. Standing ovation, Athletic Business!
By: Michael Popke May 2009. Summary: Helping adults overcome a lifelong fear of the water requires as much attention to comfort and confidence-building as it does to skills development. When Mitch Klitzka walked into her office for the first time three years ago as the new aquatics specialist for the Town of Castle Rock, Colo., a book she'd never seen before was waiting on her desk. Conquer Your Fear of Water: An Innovative Self-Discovery Course in Swimming, written by longtime competitive swimmer and Miracle Swimming Institute founder Melon Dash, explains why so many adults are afraid to swim and presents a strategy for helping them feel comfortable and confident in the water. "It's a good thing my predecessor left it there," Klitzka says. » Read More
By Mary Roach Melon Dash, longtime OPEN EXCHANGE lister, offers Miracle Swimming in our Fitness section, this page. Portions of this article are reprinted from Play, The New York Times sports magazine, March 2, 2008. I was raised in a sedentary household. I can't recall seeing either of my parents swim or throw a ball or even break into a trot. My father's sole concession to fitness was a pre-cocktail hour round-trip stroll to the end of our road, about a sixteenth of a mile distant, with stops along the way to chat with anyone who happened to be out raking the yard or unloading groceries. My mother had a gizmo she referred to as an exercycle, a set of chintzy pedals — no chain, no resistance — mounted on a small aluminum stand. This enabled her to "exercise" while sitting in her easy chair, which she did while sipping Sanka and watching Walter Cronkite. I don't think it ever occurred to her to that it might be nice to purchase an actual bicycle and take it for a spin in the New Hampshire countryside. » Read More
By MELISSA EISELEIN The Press-Enterprise For decades, Nancy Van Landingham hid a secret that was too embarrassing to tell anyone -- even her closest friends. Van Landingham, 65, of Rancho Mirage, could not swim and she was afraid of the water. » Read More
By MARY ROACH Published: March 2, 2008 To the outside observer, my Miracle Swimming class doesn’t look all that miraculous. One student floats facedown like a Mafia victim. Another grips the poolside ladder. I’m floating like a channel buoy, bobbing up and then back under the surface. The miracle is that we’re all in nine feet of water, a place none of us would have gone two classes ago. Though the instructors at the Miracle Swimming Institute (which runs this class) excel at many strokes, they do not teach them to beginners. Their methods teach one thing: comfort in water of any depth. From that, they maintain, the movements to propel oneself will follow spontaneously. » Read More
ADDRESSING FEAR IS THE FIRST LESSON OF SWIMMING. Do you know how to swim? It’s a simple question that elicits a “yes” or “no” answer. Unfortunately, the answer doesn’t take into account the swimmer’s capability in the water. In fact, a “yes” or “no” answer is misleading when one considers the five ability levels of swimming. Among swimmers, there are five groups of people: those who already know how to save themselves in water whether shallow or deep, pool, ocean, river, or lake; those who cannot save themselves and want to learn; those who cannot save themselves and don’t want to learn; those who can’t learn because of a physical or mental limitation; and children. » Read More
By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON For The Associated Press During Elaine Mateo's honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico, she occasionally ventured into the turquoise water - but kept her feet planted in the sand. She donned snorkeling gear and used a float to make a few uncomfortable passes over the shallow end of Great Barrier Reef while vacationing in Australia. But on a recent Florida getaway, the 44-year-old did something she'd never done before: She enjoyed spending time in the water. » Read More
Get more people in the pool with fresh aquatic programming for adults By Stacy St. Clair February 2007 OK, let's stop for a moment to inventory your aquatic facility. Zero-depth entry? Check. Lazy river? Check. Splash-play elements such as waterfalls, cannons and soakers? Check. Check. Check. Diverse programming options that engage patrons of all ages? Anyone? » Read More
Swim instructor Melon Dash offers some insight on how people can conquer their fears of the water and actually enjoy their time in the pool Conquer your fear of the water NBC's Mark Mullen reports on Dawn Kensington and how she overcame her fear of swimming, as part of the series, "New Year, New You." For millions of Americans, learning to swim is a childhood rite of passage that unlocks fun and freedom for those who master the skill. But for those who don't, getting into the water can unleash downright terror. Are you fearful of swimming or do you know someone who is? If so, there is help. Swim instructor Melon Dash, founder of Transpersonal Swimming Institute in California, was invited to appear on "Today" to share some thoughts on helping people conquer their fears of swimming. » Read More
Lance Williams Courier Staff Reporter Nancy Finkelmeier holds a nursing degree, an MBA and founded her own business, but getting her near the edge of a swimming pool could really put her on edge. Traumatized while trying to learn to swim as a child, Finkelmeier avoided water all through her adult life and never told anyone she couldn't swim. » Read More
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