CHILL-IN: RECONNECT RECOVER
There are many applications for Cold Water Immersion and Conscious Breathing including:
Sea Fit Therapy's CHILL- IN: RECONNECT RECOVER Sessions combine breathing education, guided conscious breath practice, supported Cold Water Immersion (Ice Bath), and re-integration.
Sea Fit Therapy's CHILL- IN: RECONNECT RECOVER Sessions focus on using Breath and Cold Water Immersion as tools to support:
Cold Water Immersion and Conscious Breathing are powerful modalities, optimally delivered with care and caution.
Sea Fit Therapy's CHILL- IN: RECONNECT RECOVER sessions are conducted by Heli, a trained and certified CWI Instructor with 20 years experience teaching Conscious Breathwork, and a personal LOVE and regular practice of Ice Bathing ( despite a prior dread of cold !).
There are many applications for Cold Water Immersion and Conscious Breathing including:
- hormesis - physiological adaptation and resilience
- improved exercise recovery
- reduction of inflamation
- reduction of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
- enhanced performance
Sea Fit Therapy's CHILL- IN: RECONNECT RECOVER Sessions combine breathing education, guided conscious breath practice, supported Cold Water Immersion (Ice Bath), and re-integration.
Sea Fit Therapy's CHILL- IN: RECONNECT RECOVER Sessions focus on using Breath and Cold Water Immersion as tools to support:
- nervous system regulation
- stress & anxiety management
- deep relaxation & improved sleep
- mood, energy & motivation
- emotional grit & resilience
- enhanced connection to body & breath
- developing a personal individualised well-being practice
Cold Water Immersion and Conscious Breathing are powerful modalities, optimally delivered with care and caution.
Sea Fit Therapy's CHILL- IN: RECONNECT RECOVER sessions are conducted by Heli, a trained and certified CWI Instructor with 20 years experience teaching Conscious Breathwork, and a personal LOVE and regular practice of Ice Bathing ( despite a prior dread of cold !).
A stressor to CHOOSE 🧊Cold Water Immersion 🧊💦
▶️ What actually happens ?
⏩️ We get to practice regulating the stress response that originates from the initial COLD SHOCK
⏩️We get to remind ourselves that even when things are uncertain or uncomfortable, that we can stay calm and in control
⏩️ We tell our mind/body “You’re The Boss”.
🤷♀️How ?
⏩️ through conscious slower nasal breathing, present moment awareness, & mind set
🤷♀️Why ?
⏩️ so we develop psychological flexibility, emotional resilience & better stress management to deal with the stressors we don’t choose. The REAL LIFE moments!
⏩️🧊There are also many other benefits
⏩️ The body adapts to the cold stress to bring immediate & longer term health benefits, including :
🧊Increased brown fat - aids metabolism 🧊Supporting muscle recovery by altering blood flow 🧊Reducing inflammation 🧊Activating the Parasympathetic Nervous System = increased healing, better immune response, decreased anxiety, better sleep quality
Sea Fit Therapy's CHILL- IN: RECONNECT RECOVER sessions are tailored to suit your needs, delivered in personalised or group settings, and underpinned by thorough safety considerations and a focus on lasting therapeutic benefits.
Sea Fit Therapy's CHILL- IN: RECONNECT RECOVER sessions are ideal as an adjunct to any wellness retreat, surf groups, womens' or mens' groups, sporting groups, family & friend gatherings, ...
Sessions are generally 1-2 hours depending on numbers and your particular needs.
Contact Heli for enquiries and bookings 0414787668. [email protected]
Sea Fit Therapy's CHILL- IN: RECONNECT RECOVER sessions are ideal as an adjunct to any wellness retreat, surf groups, womens' or mens' groups, sporting groups, family & friend gatherings, ...
Sessions are generally 1-2 hours depending on numbers and your particular needs.
Contact Heli for enquiries and bookings 0414787668. [email protected]
Science of Cold Exposure: Some of the Benefits
(© 2023 Susanna Søberg, Soeberg Institute, Denmark)
- Enhanced Immune Response: Research suggests that exposure to cold water stimulates the immune system, leading to an increase in disease-fighting white blood cells. Daily cold showers or plunges have been linked to improved immune function, potentially bolstering the body's defenses against infections.
- Optimized Metabolism: Cold exposure induces a metabolic boost as the body works to generate heat. This heightened metabolic rate, increased energy expenditure, clearing glucose from the bloodstream and supporting overall metabolic health.
- Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Cold therapy has been shown to reduce inflammation by activating pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines and heat shock proteins. These proteins aid in proper protein folding, mitigating inflammation-related issues and promoting cellular health.
- Activation of Brown Fat: Brown adipose tissue (BAT), also known as brown fat, is a type of fat tissue that generates heat by burning calories. Exposure to cold conditions, such as in contrast therapy, can activate brown fat. When brown fat is activated, it utilizes glucose and fatty acids to generate heat, contributing to increased energy expenditure.
- Enhanced Cellular Function: The stressors from hot and cold exposures activate cellular stress response pathways. This activation can lead to the production of heat shock proteins and other cellular adaptations that contribute to cellular health. Healthy functioning cells are more efficient in carrying out metabolic processes.
- Improved Insulin Sensitivity: Studies show that thermal therapy, including both heat and cold exposure, may improve insulin sensitivity. Enhanced insulin sensitivity means that cells respond more effectively to insulin, which plays a crucial role in glucose metabolism and energy regulation.
© 2023 Susanna Søberg
Soeberg Institute, Denmark
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