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what's up everyone is Alex here at what's up everyone is Alex here at conscious personal growth and in this conscious personal growth and in this conscious personal growth and in this video I'm going to show you how to take video I'm going to show you how to take video I'm going to show you how to take a cold shower but first I'm going to a cold shower but first I'm going to a cold shower but first I'm going to show you how not to take a cold shower now that is what you don't want to be now that is what you don't want to be doing going in all flustered and panicky doing going in all flustered and panicky doing going in all flustered and panicky sounding whilst hyperventilating with sounding whilst hyperventilating with sounding whilst hyperventilating with these like short sharp breaths is going these like short sharp breaths is going these like short sharp breaths is going to make the whole thing a lot more to make the whole thing a lot more to make the whole thing a lot more horrible than it needs to be like sure horrible than it needs to be like sure horrible than it needs to be like sure walking into a shower is going to compel walking into a shower is going to compel walking into a shower is going to compel you to tense up and Phil you know like you to tense up and Phil you know like you to tense up and Phil you know like it's taking your breath away especially it's taking your breath away especially it's taking your breath away especially if you're not used to it but remember if you're not used to it but remember if you're not used to it but remember you are more powerful than the cold you are more powerful than the cold you are more powerful than the cold shower and it doesn't have to get to you shower and it doesn't have to get to you shower and it doesn't have to get to you what you want to be doing is centering what you want to be doing is centering what you want to be doing is centering yourself breathing deeply in a way yourself breathing deeply in a way yourself breathing deeply in a way that's powerful but also nice and that's powerful but also nice and that's powerful but also nice and relaxed and going in as calm as possible relaxed and going in as calm as possible relaxed and going in as calm as possible which I'll show you how to do in a
which I'll show you how to do in a which I'll show you how to do in a minute and when you do this you're going minute and when you do this you're going minute and when you do this you're going to be able to take cold showers everyday to be able to take cold showers everyday to be able to take cold showers everyday and reap the whole list of science back and reap the whole list of science back and reap the whole list of science back benefits that come with them which are benefits that come with them which are benefits that come with them which are reduce stress increased alertness reduce stress increased alertness reduce stress increased alertness increased willpower weight loss increased willpower weight loss increased willpower weight loss stimulation accelerated muscle recovery stimulation accelerated muscle recovery stimulation accelerated muscle recovery improved skin and hair quality improved improved skin and hair quality improved improved skin and hair quality improved immunity improved circulation and a immunity improved circulation and a immunity improved circulation and a boost to your emotional well-being it boost to your emotional well-being it boost to your emotional well-being it sounds too good to be true sounds too good to be true sounds too good to be true well that's because cold showers are well that's because cold showers are well that's because cold showers are awesome now the easiest way to start awesome now the easiest way to start awesome now the easiest way to start taking cold showers is to start off hot taking cold showers is to start off hot taking cold showers is to start off hot even though I've been taking cold even though I've been taking cold even though I've been taking cold showers for years now I often still do showers for years now I often still do showers for years now I often still do this sometimes as good as you know it this sometimes as good as you know it this sometimes as good as you know it will make you feel you're just not up will make you feel you're just not up will make you feel you're just not up for jumping in a cold shower straight for jumping in a cold shower straight for jumping in a cold shower straight off the bat and it's nice to start off off the bat and it's nice to start off off the bat and it's nice to start off with a nice hot shower for as long as with a nice hot shower for as long as with a nice hot shower for as long as you like and then what you can do is
you like and then what you can do is you like and then what you can do is what we call a contrast channel what we call a contrast channel what we call a contrast channel contrasting between the hot and the cold contrasting between the hot and the cold contrasting between the hot and the cold what I pretty much do is just tie me in what I pretty much do is just tie me in what I pretty much do is just tie me in my head so my head so my head so just beginning to take cold showers I'll just beginning to take cold showers I'll just beginning to take cold showers I'll probably go for about 10 seconds probably go for about 10 seconds probably go for about 10 seconds standing underneath work it straight as standing underneath work it straight as standing underneath work it straight as a cold start if you're cold now and that a cold start if you're cold now and that a cold start if you're cold now and that will be 10 seconds and then you can will be 10 seconds and then you can will be 10 seconds and then you can contrast between the two contrast between the two contrast between the two so that's contrast showers but what so that's contrast showers but what so that's contrast showers but what about taking cold showers on their own about taking cold showers on their own about taking cold showers on their own yes they're super powerful as well once yes they're super powerful as well once yes they're super powerful as well once you've taken a few contrast showers that you've taken a few contrast showers that you've taken a few contrast showers that are ten seconds and then maybe 30 are ten seconds and then maybe 30 are ten seconds and then maybe 30 seconds long you can start taking cold seconds long you can start taking cold seconds long you can start taking cold showers that are at first one and then showers that are at first one and then showers that are at first one and then two and then three minutes long but you two and then three minutes long but you two and then three minutes long but you can start off hot if you want to can start off hot if you want to can start off hot if you want to personally I often like to take a nice personally I often like to take a nice personally I often like to take a nice long hot shower and then I have a timer long hot shower and then I have a timer long hot shower and then I have a timer ready so before I go in I'll set up a ready so before I go in I'll set up a ready so before I go in I'll set up a timer on my phone for say like three
timer on my phone for say like three timer on my phone for say like three minutes we're just gonna sound an alarm minutes we're just gonna sound an alarm minutes we're just gonna sound an alarm when the time is up and then I'll leave when the time is up and then I'll leave when the time is up and then I'll leave the phone close by and then when I'm the phone close by and then when I'm the phone close by and then when I'm ready for the cold I'll step back out ready for the cold I'll step back out ready for the cold I'll step back out whack it on to cold dry my hands press whack it on to cold dry my hands press whack it on to cold dry my hands press go on the timer and step back in without go on the timer and step back in without go on the timer and step back in without thinking about it and that's the key thinking about it and that's the key thinking about it and that's the key here without thinking about it you don't here without thinking about it you don't here without thinking about it you don't want to be hesitating and getting want to be hesitating and getting want to be hesitating and getting yourself all flustered there's barely yourself all flustered there's barely yourself all flustered there's barely any money any mental preparation you can any money any mental preparation you can any money any mental preparation you can do to make it easier and standing there do to make it easier and standing there do to make it easier and standing there and thinking about it for ages is just and thinking about it for ages is just and thinking about it for ages is just unnecessary suffering and what you're unnecessary suffering and what you're unnecessary suffering and what you're doing by hesitating too much is hyping doing by hesitating too much is hyping doing by hesitating too much is hyping it up in your mind and imagining it's it up in your mind and imagining it's it up in your mind and imagining it's gonna be worse than it is and then it gonna be worse than it is and then it gonna be worse than it is and then it will feel worse than it is what you want will feel worse than it is what you want will feel worse than it is what you want to do is stay centered breathe deeply to do is stay centered breathe deeply to do is stay centered breathe deeply yet staying as relaxed and as calm as yet staying as relaxed and as calm as yet staying as relaxed and as calm as possible don't tense up keep your possible don't tense up keep your possible don't tense up keep your muscles nice and relaxed and just go for muscles nice and relaxed and just go for muscles nice and relaxed and just go for it try to walk in as if it's nothing
it try to walk in as if it's nothing it try to walk in as if it's nothing anyway say I'm gonna walk straight into anyway say I'm gonna walk straight into anyway say I'm gonna walk straight into a cold shower that the timer is ready a cold shower that the timer is ready a cold shower that the timer is ready with the three minutes it's running nice with the three minutes it's running nice with the three minutes it's running nice and cold and just centering myself breathing nice and just centering myself breathing nice and deeply but not too late I'm gonna and deeply but not too late I'm gonna and deeply but not too late I'm gonna make yourself lightheaded and then just make yourself lightheaded and then just make yourself lightheaded and then just walking in as if it's nothing nothing so walking in as if it's nothing nothing so walking in as if it's nothing nothing so that's coming around about just under that's coming around about just under that's coming around about just under ten degrees there nearly nine degrees ten degrees there nearly nine degrees ten degrees there nearly nine degrees and the thing is about water temperature and the thing is about water temperature and the thing is about water temperature is that it feels about five degrees is that it feels about five degrees is that it feels about five degrees colder than you know the equivalent air colder than you know the equivalent air colder than you know the equivalent air temperature so not absolutely freezing temperature so not absolutely freezing temperature so not absolutely freezing but pretty cold oh and a bonus tip after but pretty cold oh and a bonus tip after but pretty cold oh and a bonus tip after several weeks you might end up like I several weeks you might end up like I several weeks you might end up like I did progressing up two cold showers that did progressing up two cold showers that did progressing up two cold showers that are like 10 minutes long and what I like are like 10 minutes long and what I like are like 10 minutes long and what I like to do with cold showers that are that
to do with cold showers that are that to do with cold showers that are that long is play some music there's like long is play some music there's like long is play some music there's like some tall tracks that I love that are some tall tracks that I love that are some tall tracks that I love that are pretty triumphant sounding and some of pretty triumphant sounding and some of pretty triumphant sounding and some of them are around about 10 minutes long so them are around about 10 minutes long so them are around about 10 minutes long so can be pretty epic to take a 10-minute can be pretty epic to take a 10-minute can be pretty epic to take a 10-minute long cold shower we've liked all blaring long cold shower we've liked all blaring long cold shower we've liked all blaring out but this is only for people who are out but this is only for people who are out but this is only for people who are advanced in this and I've spent a few advanced in this and I've spent a few advanced in this and I've spent a few weeks working up to like 10 minutes this weeks working up to like 10 minutes this weeks working up to like 10 minutes this amount of time so know your limits build amount of time so know your limits build amount of time so know your limits build up slowly in small increments every week up slowly in small increments every week up slowly in small increments every week and stay safe and with that being said I and stay safe and with that being said I and stay safe and with that being said I hope you enjoyed this video if you liked hope you enjoyed this video if you liked hope you enjoyed this video if you liked it please give it a like and don't it please give it a like and don't it please give it a like and don't forget subscribe for more videos and forget subscribe for more videos and forget subscribe for more videos and [Music] [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] [Music]
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In an age where wellness practices abound, the cold shower stands out as a simple yet profound ritual. While the thought of stepping into icy water may evoke hesitation, the potential benefits are substantial. Cold showers can enhance your immunity, improve emotional well-being, and even accelerate muscle recovery. This article will guide you through the art of taking cold showers, ensuring that you approach this practice with confidence and intention.
Many may wonder how a few moments in cold water can yield such significant benefits. The key lies in understanding the physiological responses triggered by cold exposure. As you learn to navigate this experience, you will discover not only the physical advantages but also the mental clarity and resilience that come with it. Let us explore the methods and benefits of this powerful practice, empowering you to integrate cold showers into your wellness routine with ease.
10 minutes for advanced cold showers 3 minutes for initial cold shower timer 5 degrees colder water feels compared to air temperature
How Not to Take a Cold Shower
Entering a cold shower in a state of panic can amplify discomfort. As you prepare for the cold, it is crucial to avoid hyperventilating or tensing your body. "You are more powerful than the cold shower," emphasizes the importance of mental fortitude. Instead of succumbing to fear, take a moment to center yourself.
Breathe deeply and consciously. This practice not only calms the mind but also prepares the body for the shock of cold water. Remember, approaching the shower with a relaxed demeanor can transform your experience significantly.
You are more powerful than the cold shower.
"Stay centered, breathe deeply, yet stay relaxed." — Alex
How to Take a Cold Shower
Begin your cold shower journey with a hot shower. This initial warmth serves as a comforting prelude. After a few minutes, gradually introduce cold water. Setting a timer for your cold exposure—starting with three minutes—can help eliminate mental hesitation. "Don't tense up; just go for it," is a reminder to embrace the experience without overthinking.
When the time comes to switch to cold, step in without delay. This instinctive approach minimizes the mental barriers that often amplify discomfort. As you acclimate, aim for longer durations, progressing to five minutes and beyond.
Benefits of Cold Showers
The benefits of cold showers extend far beyond the immediate shock of cold water. Research suggests that cold exposure can enhance immunity, increase alertness, and even stimulate weight loss. Cold showers have been linked to improved circulation and emotional well-being, making them a versatile tool for enhancing overall health.
Moreover, the physiological response to cold water can bolster resilience. Regular exposure may lead to increased willpower and mental clarity, fostering a sense of accomplishment and emotional stability. These benefits can translate into everyday life, offering a foundation for greater well-being.
Advanced Techniques
For those ready to deepen their practice, consider extending your cold exposure gradually. Advanced practitioners may work up to ten minutes in cold water. However, this progression should be approached with caution. "Know your limits; build up slowly in small increments every week," serves as a vital reminder to prioritize safety.
Standing there and thinking about it for ages is just unnecessary suffering.
Listening to music during longer cold showers can enhance the experience. Choose tracks that inspire resilience and triumph, creating an empowering atmosphere. This mindful approach transforms the ritual into a celebration of strength and endurance.
Words Worth Hearing
"Don't tense up; just go for it." — Alex
Practical Takeaways
Begin with hot showers and gradually introduce cold water to ease into the experience.
Set a timer for your cold exposure to minimize mental hesitation and enhance focus.
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