{"product_id":"cold-joy-experience-the-wondrous-power-of-cold-water","title":"Cold Joy: Experience the Wondrous Power of Cold Water","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this exhilarating guide to well-being, creative adventurer and wellness podcast host Libby DeLana illuminates the many physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of cold water. She also explores how creating a daily cold plunging practice taught her self-love, courage, resilience, and the joy of being immersed in a community of adventurous women.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor most of her life, Libby DeLana believed she hated the cold--fear of cold became part of her identity. Then, in the midst of a period of deep personal inquiry, an impromptu dip in icy water in the company of other women cracked something open in her heart, forcing her to reexamine the limiting stories she told herself. If she could learn to love cold, what other beautiful life experiences might await? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCold Joy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003ean all-levels guide to cold plunging\u003c\/b\u003e, DeLana shares her wisdom and expert guidance on how to create your own cold immersion practice for healing, joy, and self-discovery. It features \u003cb\u003esimple-to-follow practices, personal storytelling, essential safety tips, and fascinating details on the science and history of cold immersion, as well as the vibrant community that has sprung up around the practice\u003c\/b\u003e, providing everything you need to experience the tremendous power of cold water--whether dipping in a sea, lake, river, or tub. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEqual parts inspiring and instructive, and \u003cb\u003efeaturing breathtaking photographs\u003c\/b\u003e throughout, this enriching guide is\u003cb\u003e a must-have companion for anyone curious about cold plunging\u003c\/b\u003e and a stirring call to open your heart to new adventures, new possibilities, and new joys. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePOPULAR WELL-BEING TREND: Cold plunging has become a hugely popular trend in wellness, used for healing injuries, improving circulation, and decreasing stress. The #coldplunge hashtag has over 1 billion views on TikTok. DeLana shares her daily \"cold plunge shenanigans\" with her tens of thousands of Instagram followers and writes and speaks widely on the topic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL: A petite handbook-sized package filled with inspiring wisdom and step-by-step instructional tips, \u003ci\u003eCold Joy\u003c\/i\u003e offers a highly accessible, budget-friendly approach to healing in nature--whether you are an experienced athlete, someone who enjoys wading in the water, or are curious about cold therapy. The practices can be done in a bathtub, cold pools, or natural bodies of water and require no experience.\u003cp\u003eHEALING CONNECTIONS: Cold bathing is seen as much more than a wellness practice; it's a way to unwind in good company, meet new people, and strengthen community. 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