13/01/2026
Ha! Ha! I couldn't resist this, it made me laugh and reminded me of how cold it felt last week 🤣🌊
We're back on the beach for some Yin yoga and a Dip on Wednesday at 3.00pm at the Loco's beach.
"People have turned to cold water for as long as we know. Hippocrates believed it could ease fatigue.
The language has changed but the pull hasn’t. People who love cold showers or winter swims often say the same things. They feel clearer afterwards. More awake. Strangely steadier. Many describe it as a reset, a sharp return to the present moment.
Cold water doesn’t allow much negotiation. There’s no gentle build-up. The body takes over. Breathing shifts. The nervous system stirs. For a brief moment, there is only sensation. And for some people living with anxiety, grief or low mood, that can be a relief, not because those emotions vanish but because they loosen their grip.
There is some research that suggests cold exposure can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve stress tolerance and support mental clarity. But what people often describe goes beyond the data. It’s a feeling of resilience that isn’t loud or performative but more an inner voice that says: I did something hard. I’m still here.
For people in grief, cold water is sometimes described as a place where feelings can move again. The shock can cut through numbness. The routine can give shape to days that feel formless. And when warmth returns afterwards, when colour creeps back into the world, it can be a reminder that states do change, even when it doesn’t always feel possible.
Cold water isn’t for everyone. It’s not a cure and it’s certainly not a badge of honour. There’s no virtue to force yourself into something you dread! But for some, it becomes a way of checking in"
~ Julia Samuel MBE
