HOW TO PREPARE
Set yourself up for as smooth an experience as possible.
Cold Shower protocol —
Exposing ourselves to the cold creates an immediate adverse reaction. It’s quite a shock to the system.
To mitigate this part of the experience, it is recommended that you begin gradually exposing your body to the cold in the comfort of your shower.
For a few days leading up to the workshop, turn the knob to COOL not cold at the end of your shower and see if you can withstand it for 10-20 seconds. Doing this at the end of the shower is easiest on the system because you’ve been warming up the body. It’s up to you whether or not you want to get out right away or turn the temperature back up before ending your shower.
See if you can gradually progress to staying in the cold +10-15 seconds only once you’re able to calmly maintain your breath for the duration. Working up to 1 to 3 minutes is great, but know, your tolerance will vary day-to-day based on many factors, so my best advice would be to FEEL IT OUT.
What to Wear —
spandex or swimsuit for the ice
socks + comfy layers for breath work
bring a change of clothes for post-ice travel home
What to bring —
water bottle
1-2 towels
leave your yoga mat at home!
MAKE A POST-WORKSHOP PLAN —
After the workshop, you want to take it very easy on yourself.
Avoid making any social plans or leaving yourself with time-sensitive obligations. Everyone reacts differently, but it’s best to give yourself the opportunity to feel it out.
See the Aftercare page for a full breakdown of Lauren’s post-workshop recommendations.