Only the most daring ones decide to swim in the hole in Epiphany, because on January 19, the weather is not at all suitable for swimming. It is believed that on this day the water becomes healing and, having dived into the hole, it is possible to recover from many ailments. However, in order not to harm your body, you need to plunge into the hole correctly.
You will need
- - warm clothes and shoes;
- - hot tea;
- - a towel.
Instruction manual
1
Find out if you have any contraindications for swimming in the ice hole. Diving in ice water is strictly contraindicated for people with chronic kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, women with gynecological inflammation, and pregnant women. If you decide to swim in the hole, visit your doctor to make sure that this procedure does not harm you.
2
Eat two hours before swimming. During this time, the body will have time to convert food into energy, and you will not be so cold in ice water. Do not eat before diving itself. Also completely eliminate alcohol on this day. Drinking alcohol will exacerbate the feeling of cold after leaving the font.
3
Prepare the right clothes. If you are not a professional walrus, then after leaving ice water you need to get dressed quickly so as not to get hypothermia. Go out to the hole in warm clothes. It is better if it is without buttons and locks, since it will be difficult to fasten them with frozen hands. A hat is also needed, which should be worn immediately after bathing.
4
Go into the hole at an average pace. Do not stop, otherwise you will freeze. Do not stay in the hole for too long. For beginners, the maximum time spent in ice water is no more than 10 seconds. During this time, you just have time to plunge with your head three times. After bathing, dry yourself with a towel and quickly put on your cooked clothes. To keep warm, drink a cup of hot tea.
5
Do not plunge into the hole to prove to everyone around that you are brave and courageous. On this holiday, you need to enter the water with bright thoughts and with the belief that the water will really heal you from physical and mental ailments. Do not forget that this is a religious holiday, and you need to come to the place of bathing with the appropriate mood and behavior.
