Cold Water Safety Induction
Vital safety lesson, no matter your experience, for outdoor swimmers and dippers
Service Description
Cold Water Safety Induction (Previously named Small Group Intro Lesson) Available dates: Saturday 14th June 2025 - 09:30am - Mixed Session Saturday 12th July 2025 - 09:30am - Mixed Session Saturday 9th August 2025 - 09:30am - Mixed Session Avon Lagoon in Linlithgow is a beautiful freshwater pool with a clear-water gradual entry. An lesson in the basics and safety of wild swimming. 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. Spaces are limited so you can enjoy a safe small group experience, ideal if you have never dipped before or if you are looking to meet like minded water friends! 1 x funded place on each Intro Session - working to break down barriers. Email: thecoldwatertherapist@gmail.com to utilise. 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.
