ABERLOUR - Intro to Cold Water Therapy
Avon Lagoon, Linlithgow
Service Description
*This is a private, funded session for Aberlour Children's Charity beneficiaries ONLY* Available dates: Friday 6, JUNE - 11:00am-12:00pm (approx) Avon Lagoon in Linlithgow is a beautiful freshwater pool with a clear-water gradual entry. An introduction to the basics, safety and benefits of outdoor swimming and cold water therapy. Relax and absorb the experience and your surroundings as I guide you step-by-step in to the water. Learn to use your breathing productively and understand the many benefits and safety considerations of outdoor dipping & swimming. Evidence-based advice is shared on water safety & equipment, tolerance to cold exposure, knowing when to get out, benefits to your physical and mental well-being and post-cold aftercare. The session is not about distance swimming - especially in winter. It is to enable you to safely and comfortably experience the cold. Safety equipment provided for the session. * It is always recommended to get a medical check up before starting cold water therapy * Your booking will be fully confirmed once your medical/risk acceptance form has been checked * Tow floats and neoprene gloves provided for the session * Water shoes/old trainers will be required ( I do not loan footwear for hygiene reasons) * A full email detailing where we meet and what to bring will be sent out once you have booked * Access - Moderate, mostly flat but 1 set of woodland steps and uneven paths. Approximate 10 minute riverside walk to the lagoon from the meeting point.
