By Alexandre Tsuk, founder of BreathingCold. Last updated October 2026. The short answer: Start with water around 15°C (59°F), stay in for one to two minutes, and do it two or three times a week. Enter slowly, keep your breathing calm and slow, and never do it alone. Research on regular cold exposure points to roughly 11 minutes in total …
Authenticity in Breathwork: Why Real Facilitators Matter More Than Perfect Leaders Every few years, collective shock ripples through society. A public figure admired as wise, enlightened, or morally elevated is revealed to be… human. People react with disbelief. Disappointment. Outrage. But what surprises me most is not the revelation. It’s that we are still surprised. Again and again, we place …
Becoming a facilitator is a beautiful journey—one that involves cultivating presence, deep listening, skill with group dynamics, emotional intelligence, and strong practical tools. Choosing the right training program matters, because what you learn, who you learn it from, and how you’re supported will shape how you show up. A note from me: I do offer my own Facilitator Training program. …
Fall in love with ice baths. Really?! The cold water immersion craze that has taken over the health and wellbeing world over the past couple years has deep roots in historical and cultural practices. All around the world, throughout times, people have played with cold water for health and vitality. From ancient Egypt to ancient Greece, to the Nordic …
Trauma is a complex and sensitive area and it is a huge topic. I wanted to write this blog as I see and hear about too many inexperienced breathwork and facilitators, who haven’t had solid training that includes trauma-informed facilitation (or sometimes they haven’t done any training at all). They are out in the world and unfortunately too often, things …