A cold plunge is optional. Comfortable cooling and steady breathing matter far more than following a fixed ritual.
Choose Your Cooling Method
Try a lukewarm or cool shower, a room-temperature bath, indoor rest or fresh air. Start gently and stop before shivering.
- Cool shower
- Room-temperature bath
- Indoor bench
- Outdoor rest
A Gentle Resting Routine
Sit safely, relax your shoulders and wait for your breathing and heart rate to settle. Drink water and take as much time as you need before deciding whether to return.
- Move slowly after standing
- Dry off in cool weather
- End the session when satisfied
Listen to Your Body
Dizziness, nausea, headache, numbness or unusual fatigue are reasons to stop. Extreme temperature changes are not a test of willpower.
- Never force a cold plunge
- Ask staff for help if unwell
- Avoid sauna when dehydrated