Health & Fitness

Cold water swimming is more than just a trend - it's nature's most invigorating reset. With its well-documented mental and physical health benefits, from easing stress to deepening sleep, it's no wonder so many are drawn to the water. But there's something deeper at play. That first sharp jolt as ice-cold water meets skin pulls us into the present moment and slows the world down.

Wild swimming expert Gilly McArthur gently guides you into this elemental experience, sharing the magic of cold-water immersion. With clarity and warmth, she opens the door to a life-affirming practice available to anyone, at any age.

Find out:
What it really feels like to swim in icy water
How you can begin your own cold-water journey, safely and joyfully
Why this simple act brings powerful health benefits

Step in. Take the plunge. Discover the part of you that's been waiting beneath the surface.

'This beautiful and timely book will appeal to anyone looking to deepen their experience, with or without the added joy of a cold swim.' Kate Rew, author of The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook

'An essential guide to a movement reborn, blending modernity and tradition, design and wellness, community and nature.' Sarah Douglas, editor in chief, Wallpaper magazine

There is a new wave of sauna culture spreading throughout the UK and beyond. Saunas are being built in unique settings providing tech-free spaces in which to gather, share stories and enjoy nature. The tradition has a rich history, filled with rituals that encourage us to soak up the mental and physical health benefits of deep heat.

This book honours the old, embraces the new, and plunges headlong into the transformative power of steam.

'Smartly written and beautifully illustrated ... a celebration of a cultural resurgence and a reminder of the power of connecting with nature and something larger than ourselves.' Mikkel Aaland, author of Sweat