Safety
Safety and contraindications
Before you start
Breath holds, sauna and cold water are physically demanding. They carry real contraindications, including pregnancy, cardiovascular conditions, epilepsy, and uncontrolled blood pressure. Talk to your physician before you begin.
Never practise breath holds in or near water.
Nothing on this site is medical advice. Sessions are educational and every venue Keith works with carries its own waiver.
Questions about whether this is right for youQuestions
Is cold plunging safe with high blood pressure or a heart condition?
Cold water and breath holds carry real contraindications, and cardiovascular conditions and uncontrolled blood pressure are on that list, along with pregnancy and epilepsy. Talk to your physician before you begin. Nothing on this site is medical advice, and every venue Keith works with carries its own waiver.
How cold is the plunge and how long do I stay in?
Time and temperature are set by the venue and by the person, not by a fixed rule. In an instructor-led class Keith coaches every transition and calls the exit, so you are never deciding alone. Never practise breath holds in or near water.