SERVICES
Ice Bath
Rewire your body’s response to stress.
An ice bath, also known as a cold plunge, is the practice of submerging the body in very cold water (anywhere from 4°C - 15°C) for a short, controlled duration.
While traditionally used by athletes to rapidly reduce muscle inflammation and soreness after intense exercise, it has gained popularity as a powerful tool for mental resilience.
The controlled exposure to extreme cold triggers a beneficial stress response, helping to balance the nervous system, boost mood, and train the mind to stay calm under pressure.
The Benefits of Ice Baths
Forges mental resilience
Teaches your mind to override the instinctual panic response, allowing you to stay calm, focused, and present under extreme pressure.
Rapid stress regulation
The controlled cold exposure balances your nervous system, immediately lowering stress hormones and boosting mood-regulating neurotransmitters like dopamine.
Accelerated physical recovery
The cold causes vasoconstriction, which helps reduce inflammation and flush metabolic waste from muscles, speeding up your bounce-back time after exercise.
Increased energy and alertness
The initial shock and subsequent hormonal response provide a long-lasting, clean boost of energy and sharp mental clarity.
Who is it for?
Cold water immersion offers profound benefits for a variety of people:
Resilience builders
Anyone looking to test their limits, expand their comfort zone, and build unshakeable confidence in their ability to handle discomfort.
Athletes and fitness enthusiasts
Those who need to accelerate recovery, reduce muscle soreness, and minimize downtime between intense training sessions.
The chronically stressed
Those seeking a powerful method to reduce anxiety, break patterns of chronic stress, and quickly reset their nervous system.
Wellness seekers
People who are curious about biohacking, functional health, and the proven link between cold exposure and a stronger immune system.
What goes on in an ice bath session
A typical session at Homing Inn is a guided, active journey.
Assessment and intent
We begin by discussing your goal for the day and doing a check-in on your physical and mental state to select the most beneficial approach for the day.
Guided breathwork
You will be led through a preparatory breathing exercise to warm the body, focus the mind, and regulate your heart rate before entering the cold.
Into the cold plunge
You are safely guided into the ice bath (typically 2 minutes per plunge). The instructor, Chun, remains present to coach you moment-by-moment on exactly how to respond as your body reacts to the cold.
Warming exercises
You’ll learn some practical movements to generate and maintain body heat pre- and post-immersion.
Integration and dialogue
Upon exiting the bath, we discuss your mental response and show you how to translate the resilience gained in the ice to daily stressors.
Take-home tools
You leave with a clear understanding of the physiological responses and how to use cold exposure techniques for mood boosting, stress control, and recovery outside of our facility.
Experience a Workshop
For those wanting to dive deeper into the science and theory of ice baths
Wim Hof Method® (WHM)
Our WHM workshops offer a deep dive into the science and theory behind the method, teaching you the direct link between breathwork, cold exposure, and mindset. You'll gain a foundational understanding of how to voluntarily influence your autonomic nervous system and immune response to gain mastery over your body's stress response during the ice bath and in daily life.
Ready to start?
Book your session today and transform your wellbeing.
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