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Cold exposure, like cold (winter) showers or ice baths, can boost circulation, enhance the immune system, and reduce inflammation. The shock of cold triggers endorphin release – the “feel good” chemicals – which lift your mood and sharpen mental toughness. It also improves metabolism and supports quicker recovery throughout the week from your workouts.
Sauna therapy provides benefits through heat exposure, promoting relaxation, increasing circulation, and aiding detoxification by sweating out toxins. Regular sauna use can enhance cardiovascular health, speed up muscle recovery, and reduce soreness. The heat also helps lower stress levels, leading to better sleep a deeper sense of relaxation.
Contrast therapy, alternating between hot and cold (like moving from a sauna to an ice bath), combines these benefits for a more powerful effect. The alternating temperatures stimulate circulation, reduce muscle soreness and inflammation, and speed up recovery. This approach can enhance relaxation, improve mental clarity, and provide a balanced boost to overall health and wellness.
registering for an event is simple. all you need to do is purchase a pass thru the website from your computer or phone.
You have a couple options!
- Homepage
- On the homepage, choose the TubClub™️ event(s) that you wish to attend on the calendar
- Select your ticket and click “GET TICKETS” and checkout
- Events Page
- go to the events page (club/events).
- choose the TubClub™️ event(s) that you wish to attend.
- add to cart.
- checkout
- your pass(es) will be emailed to the address(s) provided.
- use the pass(es) to check-in at the event(s).
online purchases: we accept all major debit and credit cards, plus paypal and venmo.
on-site purchases: we accept all major debit and credit cards, plus cash.
it is recommended to bring the following:
–TubClub™️ event pass (purchase here)
-towel
-swimsuit
-change of warm clothes
-water bottle
-yoga mat (for use during breathwork)
sometimes we have a food truck on-site (follow us on IG for updates), which accepts most forms of payments. the food truck is NOT affiliated with TubClub™️ and operates independently.
short answer: NO, 18+ ONLY
long answer: at TubClub™️, the safety and well-being of our participants are our utmost priorities. we take pride in creating unique and memorable experiences for our attendees. however, certain events hosted by TubClub™️ involve activities that pose potential risks and are not suitable for minors, including but not limited to ice baths, fire, sauna, and extreme temperature exposure.
the nature of these activities aren’t exactly child’s play and this makes it challenging to provide adequate supervision and ensure a safe environment for children.
as a result, TubClub™️ has made the decision not to permit minors (individuals under the age of 18) to participate or attend events that feature these activities. we firmly believe that this policy is essential to ensure the safety and security of all event participants.
we have a bathroom on-site.
additionally, we have single-person changing tents for use as well.
The recommended time to sit in an ice bath can vary based on individual tolerance and experience. Here are some general guidelines:
*we provide 5 min sits
- Beginners: Start with 1-3 minutes to allow your body to get accustomed to the cold.
- Intermediate: Once you are more comfortable, gradually increase the time to 5-10 minutes.
- Advanced: Experienced individuals may sit in an ice bath for up to 15-20 minutes, but it’s essential to listen to your body and not exceed your comfort level.
there is also another way to gauge your sit, and this is what we call breaking down the 4 walls:
1st wall: immersion. just getting into the ice bath. proving to yourself that you can do hard things.
2nd wall: finding your breath. this means gaining control over the intense sensation of the cold sweeping thru your body. it can take your breath away and your body will try to trick your brain into short, fast, shallow breaths, which can induce panic. it’s important to focus your mind on slowing everything down. by turning off your fight or flight response and settling into your power you can then begin to become one with the elements.
3rd wall: cold threshold. the cold will seem to keep elevating in your body, and it may seem like it will never stop. but it will. and when it does, the cold plateaus as your internal systems activate and endorphins kick in.
4th wall: inner reflection / zen. at this point the cold no longer has control over you and you can begin to dive deeper into your meditative zone and channel energy to warm yourself. this is the true depth of the practice and sometimes takes multiple sessions to begin to experience and many sessions to master.
at the beginning of each TubClub™️ event, we perform 3-5 rounds of a holotropic breathwork. this breathwork is a practice that involves controlling and quickening breathing patterns to influence your mental, emotional, and physical states. it was derived from a spiritual framework that has become increasingly popular among those seeking to explore a unique process of self-healing to attain a state of wholeness.
essentially the process starts with an deep inhale through the nose or mouth, and exhale unforced through the mouth. fully inhale through the belly, then chest and then let go unforced. repeat this 30 to 40 times in short, powerful bursts. you may experience light-headedness, and tingling sensations in your fingers and feet, but that’s ok!
The Breathwork
- find a comfortable position.
- breathe in deeply through the nose and into the belly.
- exhale, then immediately breathe in again.
- take 30–40 such breaths.
- hold the breath until getting the urge to breathe again.
- inhale deeply and hold for 15 seconds.
- repeat 4–5 times.
the entire breathwork session usually takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.
once you are ready to get out of the ice bath, don’t rush (as you may slip). take your time. dry off and do some controlled body movements to help with the numbness of your ice bath. most people find it takes around 20 minutes to get back to “normal” after sitting for 5 minutes. the longer you sit, the longer your recovery time. if you do feel chilled, a warm tea or coffee can help speed up the process. wait a few minutes for your blood flow to return to normal before you approach the fire to avoid any potential nerve damage.
cold water immersion raises blood pressure and increases stress on the heart. studies have shown this is safe for healthy people and the effects are only temporary. like with any high-intensity activity, there are certain risks associated with performing them. check with your doctor beforehand, as ice baths can have negative and potentially dangerous effects on people who have certain medical conditions:
heart disease. high blood pressure. diabetes.
it is NOT recommended to sit in an ice bath if you are pregnant or nursing.