Upgrade Yourself · The Power of Cold

Out of your
comfort zone.
Into the ice.

Ice bathing & breathwork — right at the forest's edge, in small groups, guided by Tom Rosenstein.

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What I offer

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Beginners

Your first step into cold water

You've been curious about ice bathing for a while, but you're not quite sure how to start? That's exactly what this workshop is for. No pressure, no performance — you go at your own pace.

We meet in a small, personal setting. The house sits at the forest's edge, with a sauna and natural access to the river. Everything's ready here — you just have to show up.

  • 1Arriving & getting to know each otherI welcome you personally. What are you bringing with you, what are you hoping for?
  • 2The power of coldKnowledge from my own experience & current research — explained simply.
  • 3Breathing exercisesDeep breathing, retention, conscious inhaling — you feel the effect right away.
  • 4The ice bathI'm right by your side, at your pace. Everyone is guided individually.
  • 5Sauna & riverFree time to let it all settle in the sauna and the natural river.
  • 6Closing circle & foodLanding together — with food and conversation.
€79per person
€149for couples
4–6participants
approx. 4hduration
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Woman in an ice bath in a frozen tub
Advanced

You know how it feels. Now we go deeper.

You've experienced the ice bath — and you sense there's more. Several ice baths at once as a group: a conscious encounter with your limits, on a new level.

No more gentle approaching. We go straight into the depth — physically, mentally and together.

  • 1Deeper breathworkLonger retention phases, more control over your nervous system.
  • 2Vagus nerve & stress resilienceCold as a mental tool — scientific and hands-on.
  • 3Ice baths with intentionSeveral baths together as a group — with clear inner focus.
  • 4Sauna & active recoveryConscious regeneration between the baths.
  • 5Bathing in the natural riverNo container, no control — just flowing water and you.
  • 6Closing circle & foodLanding together, reflecting and celebrating.
€79per person
€149for couples
4–6participants
approx. 5hduration
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Advanced ice bath in the lake
Women Only

A space just for you — strong, warm, honest.

Sometimes you need a protected space to truly let go. This workshop combines the power of cold with the warmth of a women's circle.

No pressure to perform. No comparison. Just you, the cold and a group of women daring the same thing.

  • 1Arriving in the circleWhat are you carrying today? What do you want to let go of?
  • 2BreathworkExperiencing breathing techniques together — strength in every breath.
  • 3The ice bathGuided individually, strengthened by the group. Each at her own pace.
  • 4Sauna, river & free timeLetting it settle, sharing, arriving.
  • 5Closing & shared mealThe circle closes.
€79per person
€149for couples
4–6participants
approx. 4hduration
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Group of women in the ice bath
Groups & Teams

Into the ice as a group — birthday, stag/hen or team day.

Whether a milestone birthday, a stag or hen do, or a team day with colleagues: a shared ice bath bonds people like almost nothing else. No hangover, no embarrassing photos — instead adrenaline, warmth and a story you'll be telling for a long time.

For companies and teams I'm happy to tailor the day to you — from overcoming something together to really catching your breath, far from the desk.

  • 1Welcome & warm-upI welcome you personally and tune the group in.
  • 2Knowledge & preparationWhat the ice bath does to your body — and why it feels so good afterwards.
  • 3Group breathing exerciseBreathing warm together as a group.
  • 4"Into the ice"One after another — the guest of honour first or last.
  • 5Sauna & riverStill ice water vs. flowing water — two completely different experiences.
  • 6Closing meal & wind-downTelling stories & raising a glass. You've earned it.
€65per person
6–8people
from €390total price
approx. 4hduration
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Sauna after the ice bath
1:1 Session

Just you. Ice water. And two hours that count.

Sometimes you don't want a group. No explanations. No waiting. Arrive, breathe, into the water — and afterwards be clearer than before.

The 1:1 session is the most intense format at Upgrade Yourself — because everything is just for you.

  • 1Personal conversationWhat are you bringing with you? How far do you want to go?
  • 2Individual breathing preparationTailored to you, not off the shelf.
  • 3The ice bath — at your paceFull guidance. No distraction. Full attention.
  • 4Aftercare & free timeSauna & river — however you like.
€89per session
approx. 2hduration
flexiblescheduling
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1:1 session in the ice bath
Upcoming dates

When it's back into the ice

30
Aug
Sunday

Beginner Workshop

10:00–14:00Eupen
27
Sep
Sunday

Advanced

10:00–14:00Eupen
"The body wants to flee. The mind learns to stay."
The experience

One day in three phases

Every workshop follows the same rhythm: arriving calmly, the one decisive moment in the ice, and afterwards letting it settle in the sauna and by the river.

Breathwork
01
Breathwork

Breathing techniques that prepare your body perfectly.

The ice bath
02
The ice bath

Guided and safe. I'm there for each person individually — in the moment that changes everything.

Sauna & river
03
Sauna & river

Warmth, wildness, stillness. The natural river right by the property.

The science behind it

What cold really
does to you

Ice bathing is more than a test of courage. It's one of the most effective ways to train body and mind — backed by current research and a practice thousands of years old.

Dopamine rises by up to 250% during an ice bath. The vagus nerve is strengthened. Inflammation markers drop. And you learn to stay calm and clear under extreme stress.

250%Dopamine increase
Water temperature
3'Enough for beginners
365Days year-round
Tom Rosenstein bathing in a glacier lake with a mountain backdrop
About me

How an ice bath in southern France changed my life

It was in the middle of a burnout. Several blows of fate in a short space of time had brought me to a point where I'd lost trust in my own body. I was functioning — but I barely felt myself anymore.

Then, in southern France, I stood in front of an ice bath for the first time. I still remember exactly the moment I stepped in. Cold. Shocking. Alive. Full of euphoria.

In that moment, for the first time in ages, I felt what my body is actually capable of. That wasn't sport. That was a return to myself.

Back home I didn't want to let that feeling go. I set up a bathtub on my terrace — at the mercy of the weather and the temperatures. I needed something permanent. So I searched — and I found it.

Not as a trainer on a pedestal. But as someone who has felt first-hand what cold can do — and who used to be very sensitive to the cold myself. Ice bathing is possible for almost everyone.

— Tom Rosenstein

"Cold takes everything from you — and shows you what remains."
Woman laughing in an ice bath under a blue sky in Eupen
Snow angel after the ice bath in a snowy garden
Woman resting with focus in the ice bath
Close-up of ice floes in the ice bath
Meditation and integration after the ice bath with Tom Rosenstein
Frequently asked

What you'd like to know,
before you come

Preparation & arrival

Doors open from 09:45 to 10:00. The workshop starts punctually at 10:00.

In Eupen (Belgium) — at the forest's edge, with sauna, jacuzzi and direct access to the natural river. You receive the exact address after registering. Parking is available right in front of the house.

A light breakfast is recommended — no heavy meal. If you're up for it, the workshop also works on an empty stomach. During the workshop there's fresh fruit, water & tea, and a shared meal afterwards.

Swimwear, two large towels, a blanket, a bathrobe, water shoes, comfortable clothes and a water bottle. Mats and seat cushions are provided on site.

In advance by bank transfer. You'll receive the account details and payment deadline directly from me after registering.

Flow & format

From 10:00 to about 14:00 — around four hours. Sometimes it runs half an hour over, so it's best to keep your afternoon free.

Usually 4 to 6 people — deliberately small. For group & team events up to 8 people, larger teams on request.

Yes — regardless of season and weather. The beginner workshops, however, are mostly offered from September to March.

Health & safety

For healthy adults under guidance it is very safe. I prepare you and guide each person individually throughout the entire ice bath.

With cardiovascular problems, epilepsy, recent surgery or during pregnancy, you should refrain from the ice bath. Please let me know in advance if you have any health restrictions.

The ice bath is around 2 degrees. For beginners, 1–3 minutes are completely enough. It's not about staying as long as possible, but about being consciously present.

No. The beginner workshop is made exactly for that — no prior knowledge, no pressure.

Yes, absolutely. Many participants come alone and go home with new acquaintances. If you'd rather be on your own, book the 1:1 session.

Just get in touch with me directly — by phone or email. Best to do it early.

+32 471 180 875 · ready@upgrade-yourself.be

Contact

Ready for your upgrade?

Spots are deliberately kept small — it's best to get in touch early. I answer every enquiry personally.

LocationAt the forest's edge · Eupen, Belgium
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