A wooden ice bath steaming in morning eucalyptus bushland
Monthly signature event · 90 minutes

Breathwork + Ice Bath

One breath journey. One brave minute in the cold. A nervous system that finally exhales.

What happens

Ninety minutes, fully held.

We open in a circle with tea — names, intentions, nerves welcome. Then Mel guides you through a conscious connected breathwork journey: music, rhythm, and her voice keeping you safe while your body does something it hasn't done in years — let go.

Then, for those who choose it (always a choice, never a push): the ice. Two to three minutes that feel impossible from the outside and unforgettable from the inside. We close with warmth, journalling and a shared word or two.

  • Complete beginners welcome — most guests are first-timers
  • Everything provided: mats, blankets, towels, tea
  • Small group, women and men welcome at classes
  • The ice is optional every single time
The circle gathers before a session
Why it works

Your body already knows how.

01

The breath opens

Connected breathing shifts your blood chemistry and quietens the thinking mind — gently, naturally, without a single substance.

02

The cold anchors

The ice teaches your nervous system its full range: stress, then calm — on command. That skill comes home with you.

03

The circle holds

Doing this beside others — hearing their word at the end — is half the medicine. You were never meant to do it alone.

In the room

This is what it actually looks like.

A small group of women gathered around the ice bath, one breathing in the cold
The circle holds you — one breathes, the others hold the space.
A woman wrapped in a blanket laughing with a warm tea after the ice bath
And after: warmth, tea, and the lightest you've felt in months.
Join a session

Dates & pricing

Casual spot

$65 sample price — Mel confirms
  • One 90-minute session
  • Breath journey + optional ice
  • All equipment + tea
Ask for next date

Bring a friend

$110 for two · sample price
  • Two spots, one session
  • Best first-timer option
  • Courage is easier in pairs
Book for two

Private group

from $60per person · hens, teams, birthdays
  • Your people, your venue
  • Hunter Valley & surrounds
  • Unforgettable group story
Plan a private
Safety first

Good to know before you book

Is breathwork safe for everyone?

Almost everyone — but not quite. Speak with your doctor first if you are pregnant, or have epilepsy or seizure history, severe heart conditions, uncontrolled blood pressure, recent surgery, glaucoma or detached retina, severe mental illness, or a family history of aneurysm. Tell Mel before the session — a gentler variation always exists.

I've never done anything like this. Will I cope?

Yes. Most guests are first-timers, and the session is built for that. You can pause at any moment; Mel watches the room the whole way through.

Do I have to do the ice bath?

No. The ice is invited, never required — plenty of guests come just for the breath. Many surprise themselves on the day.

What do I bring?

Comfy clothes, a water bottle, and swimmers + a towel if you plan to brave the ice. Everything else is provided.

One message. One brave decision.

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