Practitoner
Valery Mathews is a certified breathwork and ice bath facilitator, and teacher trainer. Her life purpose is to spread the healing power of breath and help others find their way back home to themselves. She believes that self-development is a beautiful, never-ending journey and looks forward to daily integration of all the different aspects of herself, light or dark that makes her original, unique imprint in this world. Valery is ecstatic to share the breath with Sanctuary guests and assist in your transformative journey.
Practitoner
Our practitioner in residence is Mark Reid who has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with our guests.
Mark is supported by Gee Chambers, Cofounder of Sanctuary and General Manager at Pyramids of Chi, Ubud.
Benefits
Breathwork
- Boosts the immune system
- Resets the nervous system
- Reduces stress & anxiety
- Can increase energy
- Can release past traumas
- Improves sleep
- Helps manage depression & mood disorders
- Increases coping mechanism
- Lowers blood pressure
- Helps with life realisation
Ice Bath
- Boosts the immune system
- Resets the nervous system
- Improves lymphatic & cardiovascular systems
- Can increase energy
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces inflammation to muscles & joints
- Reduces stress
- Can relieve pain
- Aids in weight loss
- Improves sleep
- Helps manage depression & mood disorders
- Increases coping mechanism
Practitoner
Our practitioner in residence is Mark Reid who has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with our guests.
Mark is supported by Gee Chambers, Cofounder of Sanctuary and General Manager at Pyramids of Chi, Ubud.
Benefits
Breathwork
- Boosts the immune system
- Resets the nervous system
- Reduces stress & anxiety
- Can increase energy
- Can release past traumas
- Improves sleep
- Helps manage depression & mood disorders
- Increases coping mechanism
- Lowers blood pressure
- Helps with life realisation
Ice Bath
- Boosts the immune system
- Resets the nervous system
- Improves lymphatic & cardiovascular systems
- Can increase energy
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces inflammation to muscles & joints
- Reduces stress
- Can relieve pain
- Aids in weight loss
- Improves sleep
- Helps manage depression & mood disorders
- Increases coping mechanism
How to prepare:
- Please arrive at least 15-minutes before the session to check-in & acclimate
- Stay hydrated, avoid heavy meals, and moderate caffeine intake before the session
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing
- Bring a bathing suit for the ice bath session
- Consider bringing a journal for reflection & integration
- Come with an open heart & mind
Inclusions
- Iced water on arrival
- Relax, lounge & acclimate in Potato Head Studios Library
- Welcome & introduction to the practises
- Guided & supported breathwork journey including energy & bodywork if required
- Guided & supported beachfront ice bath therapy session
- A towel & access to male/female showers & changeroom facilities
- Herbal tea served in Potato Head Studios Library while integrating the session
- Access to Desa Potato Head facilities including the Library, restaurants, beachfront pool and beach club
Contraindications
We do not recommend you join this session if any of the below is applicable to you:
- Under the age of 18-years old
- Are pregnant or an expecting mother
- Suffering from heart disease, high or low blood-pressure, circulatory or respiratory problems
- Suffer from seizures or epilepsy
- Are under the influence of any type of alcohol, drugs, anticoagulants, antihistamines, vasoconstrictors, vasodilators, stimulants, hypnotics, or tranquilizers
If you have any concerns or doubts, please consult your doctor before participating.