Cold Bath Plunge

⛑️SAFETY FIRST🛟

Last week we spent the day training with at ❄️🔥

The session covered everything from stress physiology and cold/heat exposure, to taking a trauma-informed approach to contrast therapy. We dug into cold water shock responses, how the nervous system behaves under stress, first-aid basics, and what to look out for in both cold and heat. We also spent time on recovery, red flags, and the importance of staff presence and awareness in these environments.

Big takeaway is that the breath is the difference between panic and control – and when you understand what your body is doing, both the cold and the heat become a lot less intimidating.

Safety is paramount in this kind of setting, and it’s something we take seriously at CBP – so people can experience the benefits of sauna and cold water therapy knowing it’s being done in a calm, informed and safe environment.

Kevin from is one of the leading authorities in the country on this topic – if you’re interested in learning more, we’d strongly recommend attending one of his courses.

Huge thanks to Kevin and to for hosting 🤝

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Some background on the journey which has led me to setting up this project in my beloved hometown of HARROGATE ♥️

It all started at , London 📍

In short - I lost my marbles for a while but found solace in the fresh air, cold water, and hot sauna

So I have decided to try and build something similar for the greatest town in the world

⭐️Coming soon⭐️

1️⃣ TAKING THE PLUNGE 🎬 - A mini-series covering key aspects of the project and also re-visiting Harrogate’s long history with water treatments

2️⃣ A 😱**LIVE STREAM**🤯 of the sauna build which will take place over 2 days in a not-yet-defined week, some point in the near future

Please bare with me on IG, turns out I’m still rubbish at it even in 2026 😂 Loads has been happening though 📈

Laters❤️👋🏼💫

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❗🚨COMING SOON TO HARROGATE 🚨❗

🌳💧Cold Bath Plunge is coming to Harrogate 🔥🌿

We’re getting close to opening Cold Bath Plunge, a sauna and cold plunge space inspired by Harrogate’s spa history.

It will be tucked away in the woodland setting of Birk Crag, less than 10 minutes from Harrogate town centre. The aim is to create something that feels secluded, peaceful and quiet - a place to step away from the day and spend time in nature.

There’ll be:
- a large wood-fired sauna
- three cold plunge tubs at different temperatures
- hot and cold showers
- changing rooms and a toilet
- a place to chill and take a breath
- nearby parking
- and a local café next door for before or after your session

More than anything, we’re looking to build a community and to help people experience the benefits of contrast therapy in a calm, supportive setting.

We’ll be sharing more details soon, including opening dates, pricing and membership options.

Thanks for following, more to come very soon!