Escape to the Sauna and Chilled Swims CIC have combined to offer a fully funded course of Sauna and Sea Swim sessions for patients in Cornwall looking to improve specific aspects of their health and wellbeing. Â The course is available through your Social Prescriber who is contactable via your local doctors surgery. This post …
Modern life often comes with a whirlwind of stress and anxiety, but there are places where you can find respite – One of those places is the sauna. The concept of saunas as stress relievers is well known across many cultures from Native Americans in their smoke tents to the use of Saunas and Banyas …
Diabetes now affects more than 5 million people in the UK and whether it’s type 1, type 2, or pre-diabetes, a diagnoses can be challenging, and force some changes upon your life.  With so many people now heading into the water to help them manage their wellbeing, more and more questions are being asked around …
From Pool To Open Water If you’re used to swimming in a pool, you may be curious about outdoor swimming. Wild swimming can be an exciting and challenging experience, but it requires some preparation and knowledge before diving in. In this blog post, we’ll go over some tips and tricks to help you transition from …
Swimming is an excellent way to stay fit and healthy, but jumping into cold water can cause an intense and sudden headache, commonly referred to as an “ice cream headache.” This discomfort can be challenging to overcome, but there are several techniques that you can use to enjoy your cold-water swim. Gradual Acclimation One of …
Ah, cold water swimming. The ultimate test of your ability to withstand the icy grip of Mother Nature. For many it’s just not an option. For some, they might consider it but only with a thick layer of neoprene for protection. But what if you’re feeling particularly daring, or just forgot your wetsuit at home? …
Balance through Breathwork Breathwork is a practice that involves intentional and focused breathing techniques to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It has been used for centuries in various cultures and traditions to calm the mind, reduce stress, and enhance overall health. In recent years, breathwork has gained popularity in the wellness community as a …
Cold water swimming pioneers, Escape Swims are joining forces with the Budock Vean Hotel to introduce new and seasoned swimmers to the pristine open waters of Cornwall’s Helford River.Two curated Swim Retreats will each match safety and technique with the sheer surge of mental and physical wellbeing experienced over three days in some of the …
Lets face it. Most new habits that you try and start in January tend to fail. You just haven’t quite got the resolve to follow up on the virtuous moment you had on New Years Eve. It’s not for lack of trying. It’s just that you’re probably tired so susceptible to failure more so than …
Check us out in the Falmouth Packet We’re overjoyed to be partnering with the Budock Vean Hotel, one of Cornwall’s very best hotels to deliver a couple of retreats this year. With an amazing location boasting its own private access onto the shored of the Helford there are some really special swims as well as …