Michael is thrilled to be teaching again this summer with CIBBOWS! His classes are designed to be accessible for all levels and give a special consideration for swimmers’ bodies. There will be modifications offered for all of the postures so that they can be safely attained by all participants. The classes begin with breathing awareness to center the mind and to establish a mind body connection. They then move mindfully through gentle mobility exercises in a standing position- flexing, extending, and rotating the spine, torso and limbs to warm up the body. There is generally a sun salutation sequence to further warm up the body and begin to access more dynamic variations. The class will then move through select standing postures(i.e. Warrior I, II, III, Crescent Moon, Triangle) and then finish the standing work with …

Sharon started as a marathon swimmer herself, and then moved into the kayaker role, which she loves.  She has circumnavigated Manhattan with many swimmers (20 Bridges), gone down the Hudson and Potomac Rivers (8 Bridges and DC Marathon Swim), threaded through NY Harbor (Ederle), and enjoyed Pittsburgh (Three Rivers Marathon Swim), as well as supported many CIBBOWS events on both SUP and kayak.  She understands what it means and feels like to be in the water, and on a vessel.  Contact her for coaching, practice training swims along the Brighton/ Coney shoreline, or general advice! Contact Sharon about private swim support (see details)