breathwork and cold exposure workshops
Fast forward to today, and phones are exhausting our brains, while the rest of our body wastes away as we sit in toasty rooms strapped to stiffening chairs.
As a result, those natural defences are no longer on high alert. We fall ill more easily. We stress out, lose sleep, and wake up without focus or energy.
This fun, engaging, relaxing yet challenging workshop is led by Dan Hughes, Co-Founder of well-being brand Vitae Vi, Wim Hof Method Academy Trained Instructor and an Oxygen Advantage Breathwork Coach.
What to expect?
Our Breath | Clarity | Cold workshops create a calm, supportive space to explore breathwork, understand that clarity of mind is built from within, and try controlled cold exposure. You’ll be guided step by step, with intention, focus, managed challenge and moments of quiet & pure clarity to settle into your body & mind. Not to break you, but to show you just how strong you really are. A life changing experience. You hold that inner power locked away, we just give you the key.
Core Energy Breathwork
You’ll be guided through targeted and conscious breathing practices and several rounds of core energy breathwork designed to calm your system, steady your mind, create new levels of energy and reconnect you with your natural resilience.
Clarity
You’ll explore intention-setting and simple mindset tools that help you stay present, focussed and grounded. The mind shapes how we experience stress, challenge and change. Through gentle awareness intention-setting and simple mindset tools that build mental steadiness, we help you notice your internal patterns and respond with clarity instead of overwhelm – allowing you to meet pressure with presence rather than reactivity.
Cold Exposure
The cold becomes a place to meet yourself. With clear guidance and full support, you’ll learn how to use the cold to build an unstoppable resilience, reduce stress, and support mental clarity, sleep, and overall wellbeing. It’s not about pushing limits - it’s about discovering strength through calm.
People join Breath | Clarity | Cold for many reasons:
- Curiosity
- A desire to feel calmer and more centred
- An interest in building a power house of resilience
- The wish to experience stillness & clarity of mind in cold water
- Support with stress, overwhelm, or emotional load
No experience is needed – just reasonable health and an openness to explore. You’ll leave feeling clearer, more energised, and equipped with simple tools you can continue using in your life. Many say this workshop has been completely life-changing.
- Anti-inflammatory (both chronic and acute)
- Alleviate the symptoms of depression, fatigue and chronic pain
- Robust immune system and faster recovery
- Stronger cardio-vascular system
- Optimized lung health
- Stronger will-power
- More energy & life-force
- Balanced emotions and peace of mind
- Better sleep
- Greater stress resilience and less anxiety
- Heightened determination
- Greater cold tolerance in the cooler months
- Increased metabolism
- Better concentration and focus
- Lower pain perception through endorphin release
- Heightened body awareness
- Connection with our body, each other and nature
- Periods of total bliss, gratitude and peace
About Dan Hughes of Vitae Vi
Discovering the Wim Hof Method became a turning point in his recovery journey, providing relief from over-whelming fatigue, insomnia, brain-fog, chronic headaches and other debilitating symptoms.
Inspired by the transformative impact, Dan left his senior executive career to become a Wim Hof Method Instructor and Breathwork Coach in order to coach people how to make very simple, practical but powerful changes.
His mission is clear: to help others feel stronger, healthier, and happier by unlocking the potential of breathing properly, the power of controlled breath, a positive mindset, and regular cold exposure to improve energy levels, control stress and improve general health and well-being. With a personal understanding of the impact of illness and stress, Dan guides individuals toward unlocking their inner power, embodying Wim Hof's mantra that "You are stronger than you think you are."
Join Dan on a transformative journey; you won't look back!
how DOES it work?
Warning: this retreat may well prove to be life-changing … in a good way!
Once you say goodbye, you have access to follow-up information and Dan will be on hand for questions and advice as you continue on your journey.
Introduction to the Breath | Clarity | Cold
Discover the science behind it, and mechanics and benefits of breathing correctly
Introduction to cold exposure and its benefits
Reflection and Q&A
A powerful Wim Hof Method breathwork session
Practical exercises on clarity & commitment
Optional ice bath session & warming up
Use of state-of-the-art gyms
Free sessions and classes, including gym intros, aqua classes, virtual classes, walks and talks.
Plus, up to 20 fitness classes each day
(additional charges apply)
Terms & Conditions
Health & Safety
Whilst we want as many people as possible to experience the Wim Hof Method, for health and safety reasons, the method isn’t suitable if:
– You are pregnant or breast-feeding
– Have epilepsy
– Suffer from high-blood pressure or coronary heart disease (or any other heart issues)
– Have a history of serious health issues (ie stroke, heart failure, kidney failure)
– Have Raynaud’s Syndrome (Type 2)
– Have recently had an operation
– Suffer from migraines (this is a personal choice as cold can sometimes trigger them)
Vitae Vi see to it that the Wim Hof Method activities are carried out safely and correctly by a Certified Instructor.
However, Vitae Vi cannot assess the health risks particular to individual participants. Participants are notified about the health risks, as outlined below and Vitae Vi point to their personal responsibility and advise participants to consult their doctor or medical practitioner should the medical questionnaire prompt any potential issues.
If you have any health concerns or any serious medical issues, please consult with a healthcare professional or your GP and contact your Wim Hof Method Instructor with any questions BEFORE attending the workshop. This is for your own safety.
It is ultimately up to the participant to determine whether they are fit to take part.
If you have specific health concerns, please contact a medical practitioner for written advice before making your booking. A health declaration will be required before participation.
By purchasing your place on this transformational workshop, you are consenting to your name and email address being shared with Vitae Vi by Champneys before the event for completion of your health declaration form and waiver. If for any reason Vitae Vi find that you are not able to participate, a full refund will be provided.
