Community Cold Plunge
Schedule
Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-06:00Location
Sunset Drive Sandy Beach | Guntersville, AL
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Start the year by doing something hard, intentional, and symbolic!Join us on New Year’s Day at Sunset in Guntersville for a community cold plunge—a powerful way to mark a fresh start, reset your nervous system, and step into the year with clarity and courage!
📍 Where: Sunset at the beach, Guntersville
🕙 Time: Meet at 10:00 AM
We’ll begin with a brisk walk (or jog, if you prefer) to get warm, grounded, and connected—then we’ll head into the water together.
This event is open to everyone—NOT JUST WOMEN. Bring your spouse, friends, workout partners, or anyone who wants to start the year with purpose.
This practice is inspired by the concept of Misogi—an ancient ritual of cold-water immersion used to reset the mind, strengthen resilience, and create a clear psychological “before and after.” Modern science now backs what ancient cultures knew intuitively: brief cold exposure can support mental clarity, stress resilience, mood, and metabolic health when done intentionally and safely.
This isn’t about toughness for toughness’ sake.
It’s about choosing discomfort on your terms, stepping into the year awake, and reminding your nervous system that you are capable of hard things.
✨ Ancient Wisdom × Modern Science
✨ Community > comfort
✨ A clean, cold reset to start the year
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What to expect:
Lake Guntersville in January is cold (typically mid-40s to low-50s°F)
~ Optimal plunge time is 30 seconds to 2 minutes
~ You choose your depth and duration—this is not a competition
What to bring / pro tips:
~ Swimsuit (wear it under your clothes)
~ Neoprene socks or water shoes (your feet will thank you)
~ Towel + warm layers (coat, hoodie, beanie)
~ Dry clothes for after
~ Optional: thermos with something warm to drink!
Prep tips:
~ Hydrate and eat a light breakfast
~ Skip the alcohol the night before (yes, we know it’s New Year’s Eve… consider this your first win of the year 😄)
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Ancient wisdom × modern science shows brief, intentional cold exposure can support mental clarity, resilience, and mood.
Please share this event, invite friends, and come start the year by proving to yourself: you can do hard things!!
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Where is it happening?
Sunset Drive Sandy Beach, 1887 Sunset Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976-1636, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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