Disclaimer & Safety
DISCLAIMER & SAFETY
Welcome to your Cold Exposure and Breathwork journey! Just like yoga retreats, wellness spas, fitness classes, and other wellness practices, it's essential to approach these techniques mindfully and responsibly. This ebookinformation/website/resource serves as your guide, providing valuable insights into cold exposure and breathwork
As with any physical practice, it's crucial to listen to your body and prioritise your safety.
By downloading/viewing this ebookinformation/website/resource, you agree to the disclaimers and waivers provided.
Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting, and do your own research to ensure these practices align with your health and wellness goals.
COLD EXPOSURE & BREATHWORK
By downloading this ebook, you agree to the disclaimer and safety information provided here and on the Grounded Ginger website at www.groundedginger.com.au We encourage you to do your own research.
LIABILITY & WAIVER
You, the participant, agree to hold Grounded Ginger harmless against all loss, damage, harm, injury, death, liability, or expense arising out of, or in connection with anything owned or controlled by Grounded Ginger, or resulting from any acts, failure to act, or negligence of Grounded Ginger or its agents.
We trust that this resource will assist you on your own Cold Exposure Journey, as it has done for us. However, Grounded Ginger cannot be held liable for any outcomes resulting from the implementation of the techniques or information provided within this ebookinformation/website/resource.
HEALTH ADVICE
This ebookinformation/website/resource does not constitute health advice. It is imperative that you seek guidance from your healthcare professional before engaging in any practices discussed herein.
INFORMATION SOURCE
The information presented in this ebookinformation/website/resource is based on a combination of personally sourced, published research, extensive experience with ice baths and cold exposure through daily embodiment, and relevant training certifications.
Do your own research. This is purely a personal guide to assist you on your Cold Exposure Journey.
PURPOSE OF ebookinformation/website/resource
This ebookinformation/website/resource serves as a guide only. It is intended for informational purposes, allowing you to absorb the content, make your own decisions, and conduct your own research.
COLD EXPOSURE SAFETY DISCLAIMER
Cold exposure, including ice baths, can pose risks if not practised correctly. We strongly advise against holding your breath above or below water in any situation and performing intense fast-paced breathing techniques during your cold exposure routine. The breathwork technique we teach and practise for cold exposure is slow, controlled, and safe.
We strongly advise performing this technique in conjunction with cold exposure with another person present to assist you in case of an emergency. Practising cold exposure & ice baths can be dangerous without the right education. We strongly encourage you to do your own research prior to practicing at home and ensure you are not alone, or opt for a safe environment like at a Cold Exposure & Breathwork event.
If you have contraindications as listed here or are pregnant/breastfeeding, we strongly advise against practising cold exposure without consulting with your medical professional first.
BREATHWORK SAFETY DISCLAIMER
Intense fast-paced breathwork can affect motor control and, in rare instances, may lead to loss of consciousness. To ensure your safety, always sit or lie down while practising these techniques. Never practise intense fast-paced breathwork in or near bodies of water, while operating a vehicle, or in any situation where losing consciousness could pose a risk to you or others. Prioritise your safety and well-being at all times. The breathwork technique we teach for cold exposure is slow, controlled, and safe. We strongly advise practising this technique with another person present to assist you in case of an emergency.Â
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Cold exposure & Breathwork experiences have been known to create psychological and physiological shifts in the body, including but not limited to raising blood pressure, heart rate, altering blood flow to the brain, and inducing a sympathetic nervous system response. We strongly advise against practising Grounded Ginger breathwork/cold exposure techniques or registering for a Grounded Ginger experience without approval from your medical professional and Grounded Ginger team if you have any of the known medical contraindications. Such contraindications include, but are not limited to, the following. Seek medical advice if unsure prior to plunging: Coronary Heart Disease, Burnout and Exhaustion, Highly Sensitive & or Stressed Person, Angina Pectoris; Stable Angina), Cold Urticaria, Epilepsy, Kidney failure, Raynaud’s Syndrome (Type II), High blood pressure (in case of prescription medication), A history of serious health issues like heart failure or stroke, Shortly after an operation, If you suffer from migraines. Cold exposure experiences are not a substitute for medical or psychological diagnosis or treatment. Grounded Ginger does not diagnose medical or psychological conditions, perform medical treatment, prescribe substances, provide counselling, nor interfere with the treatment of licensed medical or psychological professionals. Grounded Ginger makes no claims to heal medical or psychological conditions or any healing subsequent to.
PREGNANCY & CONCEPTION
Out of precaution, we also advise against practising breathwork/cold exposure at home if you are looking to conceive, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you would like to attend a Grounded Ginger event, please consult with your medical professional and inform the Grounded Ginger team prior to registering for an event.
SUBSTANCE USE
You, the participant, will not use alcohol or recreational drugs directly prior to or during the practice of any of the Grounded Ginger experiences or techniques.
PHYSIOLOGICAL & EMOTIONAL EFFECTS
Grounded Ginger experiences can have strong physiological and emotional effects and must be practised as instructed. Always listen to the signals from your body, intuition, and logic to ensure you are making choices that are personally right for you and your health.
DIY ICE BATH Disclaimer & Safety
By downloading this ebookinformation/website/resource, you agree to the below disclaimer & safety information. Please do your own research.
LIABILITY & WAIVER
You, the participant, agree to hold Grounded Ginger, harmless against all loss, damage, harm, injury, death, liability, or expense arising out of, or in connection with anything owned or controlled by Grounded Ginger, or resulting from any acts, failure to act, or negligence of Grounded Ginger or its agents.
We trust that this resource will assist you on your own Cold Exposure Journey, as it has done for us.
However, Grounded Ginger cannot be held liable for any outcomes resulting from the implementation of the techniques or information provided within this ebookinformation/website/resource.
HEALTH ADVICE
This ebookinformation/website/resource does not constitute health advice. It is imperative that you seek guidance from your healthcare professional before engaging in any practices discussed herein.
INFORMATION SOURCE
The information presented in this ebookinformation/website/resource is based on a combination of personally sourced, published research, extensive experience with ice baths and cold exposure through daily embodiment, and relevant training certifications.
Do your own research. This is purely a personal guide to assist you on your Cold Exposure Journey.
PURPOSE OF ebookinformation/website/resource
This ebookinformation/website/resource serves as a guide only. It is intended for informational purposes, allowing you to absorb the content, make your own decisions, and conduct your own research.
COLD EXPOSURE SAFETY
Practising cold exposure & ice baths can be dangerous without the right education. We strongly encourage you to do your own research prior to practising at home and ensure you are not alone, or opt for a safe environment like at a Cold Exposure & Breathwork event.
If you have contraindications as listed here or are pregnant/breastfeeding, we strongly advise against practising cold exposure without consulting with your medical professional first.
DIY ICE BATH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before you take the plunge into icy cold water, remember to prioritise safety.
Switch off the power and unplug everything, including the chest freezer. With thousands of ice bathers creating their own DIY ice bath out of a chest freezer, it’s always best to be cautious.
Ensure you install a Safety Switch, safety switches protect you from electric shock. They turn off the electricity
within milliseconds when a current leak is detected.
DIY ICE BATH LIABILITY
Building your own DIY ice bath is undertaken at your own risk. Grounded Ginger, including its employees, assumes no liability for any injuries, expense, death, or damages that may occur to you or to equipment purchased from Grounded Ginger, other companies or manufacturers.
This information is derived from our own success and research, as well as that of many others. We recommend conducting your own research. Happy plunging!
CHILD SAFETY
Legally, here in Australia, you must have your body of water locked up whether it is a lockable pool fence at a certain height or a lockable cover over your spa. The same principles apply for an ice bath, as it is still a body of water. More importantly, this is to prevent children or people who can't swim from opening and climbing into the body of water and drowning.
There are many ways to lock your chest freezer when not in use, such as installing a padlock with a key/code or purchasing child-safe lockable attachments from your local hardware store.
Make this a priority and ensure your ice bath is legal and safe in case children are around.
Check out your local regulation and lock that chest freezer up to keep everyone safe when it’s not in use.