Prana - Holistic & Cold Water Wellness Coaching

25/11/2025

Spotted on a few pages and liking the vibe...

20/11/2025

A great article shared by one of my Outside2 contacts and reinforcing the benefits of cold water.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/richard-williams-worcestershire-outside-lisa-men-b2868157.html
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Note: always exercise caution and take advice from a qualified and experienced open water coach before taking to cold water.

Richard Williams had survived a su***de attempt when a talk with a friend led him to joining a study exploring the impact of cold water on depression.

12/11/2025

The facts about cold water immersion
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/172XmzE6Q2/

Cold plunging has exploded in popularity, with everyone from elite athletes to wellness influencers posting their ice bath rituals. But long before it hit social media, cold-water immersion was a Nordic tradition—often paired with saunas—as a way to build resilience, reset the mind, and connect socially. Those plunges weren’t just about recovery; they were about ritual, renewal, and community.

Fast forward to today, and you’ve probably seen the claims: “Go as cold as possible for maximum benefit.” But as is so often the case in exercise and recovery science, what works for men doesn’t always work the same way for women.

When I see women shivering in tubs of icy-cold water at 4°C (39°F) because they’ve been told it will boost metabolism, burn fat, or supercharge recovery, I want to jump in (literally) and explain: you don’t need to go that cold—and in many cases, it’s counterproductive.

Let’s unpack what’s really happening physiologically, how cold exposure can support both health and performance, and why for women, the sweet spot often sits around 15°C (59°F)—not ice-cold extremes.

​Read the full article >>> https://bit.ly/47OXVix

04/11/2025

One of my all time favourites - up at Draughton Heights 2023 (before it was the beautiful campsite that it is today). I've no night swims this year but will be nipping up on Saturday morning for a "non-coached & at your own risk cold water dip"

23/09/2025

Today I did my first Tai Chi To You teams session - they loved it and I've promised a video so watch this space ☯️

23/09/2025

Worry not about the miles ahead, just focus on keeping moving...

23/09/2025

9 years ago I went for a swim... I got out 19 hours later 😊

22/09/2025

Going to be celebrating my 9 year channelversary tomorrow with a wonderful dip at Ilkley Lido between 4:30-6 - if you're free there may be cake 🎂 🎂

21/09/2025

I am wondering whether anyone would like to join me in this - we could convene weekly to swim, bike or run (or tai chi) in Silsden? All at own risk, for fun and to raise funds for a good cause (swim fees apply @ Draughton).

https://fundraise.greenpeace.org.uk/register/31milesfornature/reg-form-2?source=FB&subsource=GOFRNACFFB04CB&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GOFRNACFFB04CB&fbclid=IwdGRjcAM9XYhleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQAAAZAut7IXAEegEJuC3OvoO0OCDx30go6qLvIu9diHMYEzegp26uUun-YrBdakZ5igILTkBE_aem_hjEBCSZMiLL71nUwy6wOIA&utm_id=6857881626860&utm_content=6875082432460&utm_term=6872061122860

Walk, run, swim or wheel 31 miles this October and raise money for Greenpeace. Opt to receive a free My Favourite Place T-Shirt, designed by renowned author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers, when you raise your first £10.

10/09/2025

Lovely rainy dip in the lido late afternoon - 16.2 degrees felt chilly, but wonderful.