Faraway Follies

So today’s words of wisdom from Mags was that you can shift your mood by smiling even if you don’t feel like smiling and that immersing yourself in nature also can bring about a shift, bringing renewed energy. #Sauna #penguinpool #wisdom #coldwaterdips #coldwatertherapy #wellness #coldwater #farawayfollies #northwales #contrasttherapy #wordsofwisdom

A little dip and swim in the river Vyrnwy whilst on a little break from our everyday lives. Daisy thought about joining us but then changed her mind. I messed up with the camera and we dipped out of shot! 🤦‍♀️ #coldwaterdips #coldwatertherapy #coldwater #goldenretriever #goldenretrievers #wildswimming

Busy busy weekend with two day retreats and preparations for another. Many people experiencing cold water and soundbaths for the first time. A beautiful day immersed in nature as the spring energies begin to rise. People leaving feeling confident and proud of their achievements when they left. The water was a pleasant 4C this morning but felt much colder! #sauna #coldwaterdips #coldwatertherapy #wellness #farawayfollies #northwales #coldwater #penguinpool #retreats #dayretreats #lovelypeople

So when we put our bodies under physical stress we start to understand what real stress is all about. Then when the first world problems pour in and the mental stresses arrive our bodies know the difference and can just get on with life without it bringing us down. Get in the cold water and let your body get to know the difference. PS it was only 1.7C in there this morning - Ooo that’s cold! #penguinpool #sauna #coldwaterdips #coldwatertherapy #contrasttherapy #wellness #farawayfollies #northwales #coldwater #selfcatering #stress #stressreduction #understanding #understandinglife

Daisy is our guardian angel keeping an eye on our every move when we’re in the water. She came in once on day three of her life with us and has never been back in except for when she fell off the wall! #sauna #coldwaterdips #coldwatertherapy #wellness #farawayfollies #northwales #coldwater #selfcatering #goldenretrieverlove #glodenretriever

Why do we dip in cold water every day? Because there are big psychological and physiological benefits. One of which is the reset of the vagus nerve. Changing from that fight or flight state of being to the rest and relax state. In this modern world we are all too busy in our heads worrying about the future to spend time in our bodies in the now. A short dip in the cold water brings you straight into your body and that’s the best place to be. #sauna #coldwaterdips #coldwatertherapy #wellness #farawayfollies #northwales #coldwater #selfcatering #penguinpool

So this morning’s wisdom from the sauna is If the heart knows no danger there is no danger or maybe its fear. Choice is yours, whichever you feel resonant more. #sauna #coldwaterdips #wellness #coldwatertherapy #farawayfollies #northwales #coldwater #selfcatering #wisdom #wordsofwisdom

I caught Mags listening to her birth moon tree tuning fork in the sauna this morning. We had one of our regular soundbaths yesterday with a lovely group of people. They were all so relaxed at the end of it no one wanted to go home but then who would from such an incredible space. If you missed it, the next one is Friday 21st March at 7pm - see you there 👍#sauna #coldwaterdips #wellness #northwales #farawayfollies #selfcatering #soundbath #gongbath #soundbathmeditation

So this is a story about a guy who came to one of our day retreats and when it came to the cold dip he bottled it , only got as far as his knees before going back in the sauna. Listening to the conversation in the sauna he knew he just had to go back for another go. So he and I went in together, holding hands and I talked him through it and he did it and full 90 seconds. Back in the sauna afterwards and he never looked back. He now has an ice bath in his garden and plunges every day. He says it has helped him so much to cope with the challenges of running his business. He even brought his whole team here for a corporate retreat day where the whole team cold plunged together and relaxed to a soundbath at the end of the day. #sauna #coldwaterdips #coldwatertherapy #farawayfollies #coldwater #wellness #northwales #retreats #corporateretreats #soundbath #soundbathmeditation

You don’t need to be in cold water for long to get all the psychological and physiological benefits of cold water therapy. 90 seconds is enough. It’s not an endurance sport. There’s nothing macho about being in for longer. You’re just putting your body at risk. Have a look here for some of the benefits of cold water therapy https://www.mindfulretreats.fitness/general-8 Come and try it out at Penguin Pool and warm up in The Secret Sauna afterwards #Sauna #wild sauna #coldwaterdips #coldwatertherapy #coldwater #farawayfollies #wellness #northwales #selfcatering #mindfulretreats

The land energy here at FarawayFollies is so special. People often say how relaxed they feel as soon as they get out of their car. #sauna #coldwaterdips #coldwatertherapy #wellness #farawayfollies #northwales #feng_shui #fengshui #selfcatering #selfcateringaccommodation

This is a little video to introduce me, Jenny, having just come out of the Secret Sauna this morning. Come and try it for yourself #sauna #coldwaterdips #coldwater #coldwatertherapy #selfcatering #wellness #wellnessjourney #northwales