It is, during this small sample size, the most life-giving practice I have ever done upon waking in the morning. Even the ice baths have not energized my system like this. In so many ways, I have experienced a deep sense of equanimity (i.e., literally “even” “mind”) during this practice that is exquisite in its sensations and lasting effect on my being throughout the day.

Not to mention that my core temperature stays pretty much the same inside or out of the ice.

As I mentioned, I’m on my 16th day of this practice, and it continues to light me up in the morning, as well as relieve headaches I have had upon awakening and any congestion in my sinuses.

It’s not a magic bullet, but it is somehow just the right medicine for my body right now.