19/05/2026
Ever feel like your body is going into panic mode?
Jumping into the ice bath triggers the exact same physiological response as a panic attack. Your heart rate accelerates and your breathing becomes fast and shallow.
The good news is you can use your breath to bring yourself back to center. By focusing on an extended exhale breathing in through the nose and slowly out through the mouth you manually signal to your body that it’s time to slow down. It is incredible how quickly you can shift from a state of high alert to one of calm and control.
Mastering your breath in the cold is the ultimate practice for mastering your response to stress in everyday life.