About Our Cold Plunge Challenge
We are excited to be running our SEVENTH Cold Plunge Challenge starting on October 15th. This challenge will run for 10 weeks and will be a great opportunity for those seeking some accountability and incentive in making cold exposure a part of your weekly routine.
The last plunge of this challenge will be on December 17th.
Each week, we start with 3 rounds of breathwork, then we plunge in the ocean, followed by some guided Qigong movements.
The weekly plunges will continue every week, guided by our amazing facilitators Tom Woods, Alejandro Giraldo, and Kiem Schutter.
We want to bring a meditative aspect to this event and so we ask that during the plunge itself, you remain silent so that everyone can have space to feel into the sensations brought about by the cold.
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Essentials: Bathing suit, warm layers, change of clothing. Umbrella or rainjacket if it is raining to keep you and your things dry. Sandals or water shoes to wear in the ocean and during the Qigong.
Optional: A poncho or robe to make changing easier for you after. Warm tea.
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We’re not tracking attendance this season. We're inviting you to track that yourself.
RSVP is free and helps us get a headcount.
Arrive a few minutes early since we start breathwork on time at 7:30am sharp.
During the plunge, please remain silent to support a meditative, sensory-aware experience.
Pack out everything you bring so we leave no trace.
Location
7:30am sharp at Kitsilano Beach in front of the Boathouse restaurant. If it’s raining, we’ll likely be closer to the building.
About Your Facilitators
Tom Woods
Tom Woods is a certified breathwork facilitator and trauma-informed somatic coach.
As well as a kriya yogi initiated through the Isha lineage.
Tom is passionate about indigenous Irish spirituality and retrieving our lost ancestral wisdom.
We are all indigenous from somewhere, and far enough back, all of our religion was the same. Nature + spirit = Animism.
Animism is the belief that spirit is in everything and is always in communication with us. Learning to listen reawakens our inherent magic!
Tom is committed to blending these worlds together & advocating for transformation through breathwork, somatics & conscious business coaching.
Alejandro Giraldo
Alejandro Giraldo, originally from Colombia, is a certified professional and trauma-informed coach, lawyer, and advocate for nervous system regulation. He has dedicated his career to promoting healing and integration through the wisdom of ancestral traditions and Mother Earth's medicines. Alejandro's deep connection to nature and indigenous wisdom has guided his lifelong commitment to planetary conservation and social cohesion.
He passionately champions the preservation and revitalization of indigenous traditions, honoring our innate connection to Mother Earth. In this ceremony, Alejandro brings the spirit of his ancestors and the teachings of his heritage, creating a sacred space to connect with the profound energies that Grandfather Tobacco offers.
Kiem Schutter
Kiem is the Founder and CEO of Qi Integrated Health working to change alternative medicine into allied health. Hosting psychedelic medical research, treatment and training. Kiem also leads a weekly Qi Gong practice with The Flying Sage as part of their Cold Plunge Challenge. Kiem is a health nut, friend, family man and he loves a good dance party and spending time in the mountains on a snowboard.
Cold Plunge Challenge Merch
We’ve launched some new merchandise dedicated to all of the ice chickens that make it out to our plunges! Special thanks to Kathy who created these designs!
Head to our online store to find tote bags, toques, hats and t-shirts for the challenge…
Register
To register for the challenge, just use the link below.