What is Cold Water Therapy?
Kay Lou, Breath Coach & Cold Water Therapy Facilitator
“I’d love to say I found dynamic breathwork and cold water therapy, but the truth is, they found me. And in doing so, they helped me find myself.”
Hi, I’m Kay Lou, a recognised and reputable Breath Coach, Cold Water Therapy Facilitator, and the owner of Kay Lou Klub. I’m passionate about guiding others through transformative breathwork and cold water immersion practices to help them achieve better mental health, emotional well-being, and physical health.
My personal journey with anxiety and panic attacks led me to discover the profound benefits of these healing practices, and now I’m dedicated to sharing them with you. Both cold water therapy and breathwork have been essential tools in my own healing process, and it’s my mission to help others harness their power too.
My Journey Into Breathwork & Cold Water Therapy
When the pandemic forced us all indoors, it also encouraged me to go inward, to reflect, and to explore new ways to strengthen my mental health. During this time, I qualified as a YOGABODY® Breath Coach in June 2020, followed by my Cold Water Therapy certification just eight months later.
Since then, I’ve had the privilege of coaching individuals, couples, and groups throughout the North West in developing their own conscious breathwork practices and supporting them through transformative cold water therapy sessions. I have also created the first Cold Water Facilitator Training Programme that consists of both online and in person training to support you in becoming a reputable Cold Water Facilitator.
Why Breathwork & Cold Water Therapy?
If you’re feeling curious about well-being or you’re committed to creating a positive self-care routine, I’m here to help. Whether you’re looking to improve your mental toughness, tackle stress and anxiety, or deepen your connection with your body and mind, I provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore breathwork and cold water immersion. Cold water therapy and breathwork go hand-in-hand, offering a holistic approach to wellness. Together, they help:
Boost mental clarity and focus
Alleviate stress and anxiety
Enhance resilience and mental toughness
Promote muscle recovery and improve circulation
Improve sleep and emotional balance
Strengthen immune function and reduce inflammation
What You Can Expect
Whether you're a beginner or have experience with cold water immersion and breathing exercises, I offer personalised breathwork and cold water therapy in a variety of formats:
Private one-on-one sessions
Couples sessions for deep connection and shared healing
Group workshops to explore the power of breathwork and cold water immersion with a supportive community
Ice Bath and Breathwork Events and retreats
Together, we’ll work on building the mental resilience needed to push past anxiety and stress, using the transformative effects of cold water therapy and breathwork to reconnect with your authentic self and cultivate lasting well-being. Join me in discovering how cold water therapy and breathwork can help you kick anxiety and stress to the curb.
So if you’re ready to dive deeper into self-care and start creating positive well-being habits, I’m here to help. Let’s work together to enhance your mental and physical health and empower you to thrive. I look forward to guiding you on your journey to mental toughness, emotional healing, and overall well-being through breathwork and cold water therapy.
Peace and Love – Kay Lou xoxo
FAQ’s
Click the questions below for the answers to the questions that we get asked the most regarding Cold Water Therapy.
What is Cold Water Therapy?
You may be familiar with WIM Hof and his ice baths, and you may have even tried cold showers, but what is cold water therapy? Put simply, it is a branch of cryotherapy and its common core is to improve your health. In our sessions, cold water is used to stimulate health benefits and aid with recovery. Our practice uses dynamic breathing techniques with cold water immersion to help your mind and body reset.
What is Dynamic Breathwork?
Dynamic breathwork is using the breath both conciously and purposefully to fully oxygenate the body, peparing you for your cold water immersion. Dynamic breathwork can increase your energy levels, detox your body, reduce stress and anxiety levels, strengthen your immune system and rebalance your nervous system.
What are the Benefits of Cold Water Therapy?
Cold water therapy can reduce stress and anxiety, improve your mood and mental focus and increase your energy levels. The cold water can also improve your circulation and reduce inflammation, deepen your sleep and assist with PTSD and trauma.
Is Cold Water Therapy Good for You?
Frequent exposure to the cold has been linked to a variety of different health benefits. Exposure to the cold can speed up your metabolism and gentley reset your nervous system, bringing a state of calm and clarity to the mind and body. Cold water therapy also releases noradrenaline (the sympthetic hormone) which awakens and re-energises the body. Our sessions also help reconnect you with nature which can boost your overall physical and mental health.
Does Cold Water Therapy Speed up Recovery?
Cold water therapy and cold water exposure can help to reduce pain and muscle soreness - speeding up your recovery by constricting the blood vessels which can help to reduce swelling and inflammation. Cold water therapy can also shorten the recovery time of damaged muscles and aid muscel rehabilitation. It's for this reason that Cold water therapy is a common practice amoung many elite athletes and celebrities.
What Do I Need to Bring to Session?
When you have booked your session, you will recieve an email with everything you need to bring with you. Fof wild reservoir sessions we would suggest you arrive wearing warm and loose fitted clothing, with your swimwear underneath. When in the water you will benefit from wearing gloves, a beanie or bobble hat and sturdy footwear (sturdy pool shoes or old trainers are advised). For colder months we advise more layers. Upon leaving the water you will need a towel, gloves, thick socks and warm loose layers. Its important to get dry and warm after leaving the water, so dont forget your dry shoes!
“Sometimes you just have to take a deep breath and remember who the f**k you are’
— Kay Lou
