Dear Cold Community,
Another winter season is behind us and with it, a total of 34 ICE-cold adventure journeys! In our YouTube yearbook update, you can watch all the groups from the summit day. Curious to join us yourself? Choose what suits you best:
If you would like to become an ICE Coach and not only experience cold exposure yourself but also understand and apply it professionally, our training provides the necessary foundation.
Warm regards,
Josephine & Douwe
Another winter season is behind us and with it, a total of 34 ICE-cold adventure journeys! In our YouTube yearbook update, you can watch all the groups from the summit day. Curious to join us yourself? Choose what suits you best:
- ICE Hotel Edition: a wellness retreat with 2–3 hours of workshop input per day. A gentle introduction — ideal for beginners (see below)
- ICE Cold Journeys: an adventure retreat with an intensive 8-hour program every day. Maximum 15 participants, a house in the middle of nature exclusively for us — ideal for cold enthusiasts seeking challenge and deeper practice (see below)
If you would like to become an ICE Coach and not only experience cold exposure yourself but also understand and apply it professionally, our training provides the necessary foundation.
- ICE Coach Training: an intensive in-person program combining theory, practice, and personal coaching experience. Designed for independent coaches, naturopaths, and professionals in the fitness and wellness field who want to guide cold exposure safely (see below)
Warm regards,
Josephine & Douwe
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ICE Hotel Edition
Immersing in the World of Cold A gentle introduction to cold exposure with a feel-good factor – ideal for beginners – COLD BATHING AS A SOURCE OF STRENGTH October 4–9, 2026 Hotel Hochschober, Carinthia, Austria ICE BATH RETREAT October 15–18, 2026 Hotel Ritzenhof, Saalfelden, Austria ICE Hotel Edition – What Is It? Imagine a wellness holiday complemented by short, guided workshop sessions of 2–3 hours per day. We meet at a wellness hotel, where you can combine sauna, fitness, culinary experiences, and brief guided workshops to create your perfect short getaway. Ideal for anyone who would like to gently get to know the world of cold exposure. |
ICE Cold Journeys
The Intensive Encounter with Cold A challenging group adventure with mountain-hut atmosphere & cold hiking – for cold enthusiasts – SOUND & COLD February 7–12, 2027 Hüttendorf Oderbrück, Harz €1,750 incl. accommodation in a double room and meals ICE Cold Journeys – What Is It? Imagine a mix of a retreat and an adventure holiday: an intensive 8-hour program per day. We have our own house far off the beaten track, in the middle of nature, exclusively for our group — allowing you to immerse yourself deeply in this experience without everyday distractions. Ideal for all cold enthusiasts who want to deepen their personal practice and are seeking a challenge. |
ICE Coach Training
The Professionally Path Intensive training with practice, theory, and personal guidance – for aspiring ICE Coaches – 2026 – ADDITIONAL DATE September 27–30, 2026 – Potsdam – Module I December 7–11, 2026 – Potsdam – Module II 2027 – APPLICATION PHASE September 23–26, 2027 – Potsdam – Module I November 24–28, 2027 – Potsdam – Module II ICE Coach Training – What Is It? Imagine an intensive training program that combines theory, practice, and personal coaching experience. In two in-person modules (total of 70 hours), you will learn how to use cold exposure intentionally, confidently guide groups, and conduct individual coaching sessions. After completion, you will become part of our ICE Coach Network — a space for exchange, inspiration, and continuous learning that supports you beyond the training. |
Questions & registration via email — feel free to write to: [email protected]
Intentional Cold Exposure
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What is the best form of cold exposure?
In recent years, cold exposure has become very popular. With this popularity, a multitude of opinions, protocols, and methods have emerged on how to best utilize the cold. Already in Kneipp's bestseller "Meine Wasserkur" (1886) various forms of cold exposure were introduced. Nowadays, countless online influencers spread a variety of self-developed protocols. But what is the best form of cold exposure? My answer is: It depends on YOU! It depends on you, your intention, and your situation! What do I mean by that? We all have different intentions (regeneration, fun, resilience, cold tolerance building, symptom relief), prerequisites (past experiences, mood, health, energy level, body type), and find ourselves in different situations (water temperature, outside temperature, weather, location, and surroundings of the ice bath). Your intention is one of the most important factors determining which form of cold exposure is best for you! Depending on why you want to practice cold exposure, one approach may be more suitable for you than another (see my book "The Healing Power of Cold"). Develop your own personalized practice: (1) Intention: Consider why you want to do it. (2) Prerequisites: Be aware of yourself and how you feel. (3) Situation: Take into account the current weather conditions and local circumstances. The best form of cold exposure = Intentional Cold Exposure! Cold exposure that aligns with YOUR intention, YOUR body, and YOUR situation! If you are interested in teaching Intentional Cold Exposure to others, then let us train you to become an ICE Coach! |
ICE COACH EDUCATION
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Due to the increasing media hype surrounding the cold, we felt the need to establish a training program with high safety and quality standards. The vision of the ICE Academy is to train competent instructors who are able to familiarize people responsibly with various forms of cold exposure. The ICE training is for any cold enthusiast who wants to teach others cold exposure in a safe and mindful manner.
Write to us if you would like to join in one of the upcoming years! 
ICE Coach Training
Course Language: English Apply for 2027 Early Bird: €2,750 incl. VAT, including overnight stay in a double room & full board Info: https://www.josephineworseck.com/ice-coach.html |
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About me and my life
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After completing my PhD in molecular biology (June 2012), it was clear to me that neither an academic career nor a career in the pharmaceutical industry would fulfill me. In order to find a new purpose and to recover from Burnout symptoms that arose due to the exhausting pressure during my PhD, I decided to take a break. I traveled South-East Asia for nearly a year. In northern Thailand I came into contact with meditation for the first time - in retrospect, I am sure that this was the first step in the right direction and towards a healthier future ...
After my return I worked for a biotechnology company in business development (February 2014- September 2017). During these years my desire for more freedom, for more space for development and personal growth grew steadily - but also my courage. I reduced my weekly working hours and completed my yoga teacher training. In April 2016 I founded my own company to teach the relaxation techniques that have helped me to deal better with work-related stress. |
It makes me happy to see how yoga, breathing techniques and meditation also helps my students deal better with stress. When I realized how important this work is, I decided to start two further educations despite working part-time in biotech and being self-employed already. I wanted to learn more about stress reduction methods - and understand how they affect the body within. In early 2017 I started my education to become a Naturopath and my training as a WHM Instructor*. Before passing both exams in winter 2017, I did quit my biotech job completly! I did never regret that step!
*2026 UPDATE: Since the beginning of 2026, I am no longer WHM-certified and am pursuing my own path with the ICE Academy, offering independent events and training programs focused on cold exposure.
*2026 UPDATE: Since the beginning of 2026, I am no longer WHM-certified and am pursuing my own path with the ICE Academy, offering independent events and training programs focused on cold exposure.
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do – Freya Stark
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My Ice Bath Journey:
2015: A video of Wim climbing the Schneekoppe half-naked inspired me to explore the world of cold exposure. 2016: I supported a scientific study on the WHM and took my first ice bath together with Wim. 2017: I completed the WHM Trainer Certification and became the first female WHM Trainer in Germany. 2020: Published my book “Die Heilkraft der Kälte” (The Healing Power of Cold). 2024: Founded the ICE Academy with Douwe. 2025: Launched our ICE Coach Training. Today: Due to a conflict of interest between our ICE Academy and the WHM Academy, we are parting ways with the WHM. From now on, we’re fully focusing on bringing our own ideas and concepts to life – such as the ICE Coach Training. |
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YEARBOOK ICE TRAVELS
Since 2017, we have accompanied a total of 33 groups and hundreds of people!
Write to us if you would like to join in one of the upcoming travels! [email protected]
Write to us if you would like to join in one of the upcoming travels! [email protected]
My BooK: the Healing Power of the Cold
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English
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I wrote a book about the many benefits of cold exposure!! Currently it is available in german, italian and czech.
And I have good news: there will be an english version of my book! I will translate & publish it myself - so it will still take a moment...
If you are interested in receiving an email as soon as its available, please fill in your email adress here. If you have a moment please fill in the short questionaire as well - THANK YOU!
On Instagram, my Blog and Facebook I share my knowledge in english.
I am happy if you follow me on the social media platform of your choice ;)
Thank you,
Josephine
P.S. You will love these blog posts - written by my partner in love & crime, Douwe van den Berg:
P.P.S You will also love these Podcasts:
And I have good news: there will be an english version of my book! I will translate & publish it myself - so it will still take a moment...
If you are interested in receiving an email as soon as its available, please fill in your email adress here. If you have a moment please fill in the short questionaire as well - THANK YOU!
On Instagram, my Blog and Facebook I share my knowledge in english.
I am happy if you follow me on the social media platform of your choice ;)
Thank you,
Josephine
P.S. You will love these blog posts - written by my partner in love & crime, Douwe van den Berg:
- How to take a cold shower - a guide for complete beginners
- 5 Cold shower challenges to train your mind
- Lessons from the cold: Cold exposure as mental training
P.P.S You will also love these Podcasts:
- The Wim Hof Method: Through Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood with Josephine Worseck Transforming Matters with Rachel Babaganov (Podcast, September 2023)
- The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. Marshall Ep.62 Josephine Worseck: Stress Reduction: TheTransformative Power of Cold Exposure (English Podcast, December 2021)
- Reduce Your Stress with Tim Ringgold - Episode 81 Cooling Down w/ Josephine Worseck (English Podcast, November 2021)
- What is Cold Therapy The Fitmess #66 Dr. Josephine Worseck (English Podcast, März 2021)
- We are I Podcast #185 - WE are I with Dr. Josephine Worseck, This english podcast is about my journey of becoming a Wim Hof Instructor (Podcast, Juni 2020)
- We are I Podcast #179 - WE are I with Dr. Josephine Worseck, This english podcast is all about cold therapy (Podcast, Juni 2020)