About Our Cold Plunge Challenge:

We are excited to be running our NINTH Cold Plunge Challenge **starting on October 14th.** This challenge will run for 10 weeks and will be a great opportunity for those seeking some accountability and incentive in making cold exposure a part of your weekly routine

The last plunge of this challenge will be on December 16th.

Each week, we start with 3 rounds of breathwork, then we plunge in the ocean, followed by some guided Qigong movements.

Our facilitators for this cohort will include Michael, Alejandro and Kiem.

We want to bring a meditative aspect to this event and so we ask that during the plunge itself, you remain silent so that everyone can have space to feel into the sensations brought about by the cold.

Prizes

For those that are able to attend at least 9 of our 10 weekly plunges, you will win prizes from our sponsors including…

• A group celebration with The Finnish Sauna and Tality Kitsilano at their Jericho Beach Location
• A free ticket to a Flying Sage Event
• A sample pack of kanna from Kanna Garden
• A $10 gift card for IndiArts Collective

Location

7:30am sharp at Kitsilano Beach in front of the Boathouse restaurant. If it’s raining, we’ll likely be closer to the building.

How It Works (This Season)

- Registration is free but required
- Track your attendance on our plunge tracker. Join The Nest for free, then register for the season at theflyingsage.ca/cold-plunge-challenge/tracker.
- Arrive a few minutes early since we start breathwork on time at 7:30am sharp.
- During the plunge, please remain silent to support a meditative, sensory-aware experience.
- Pack out everything you bring so we leave no trace.

What To Bring

Essentials: Bathing suit, warm layers, change of clothing. Umbrella or rainjacket if it is raining to keep you and your things dry. Sandals or water shoes to wear in the ocean and during the Qigong.

Optional: A poncho or robe to make changing easier for you after. Warm tea.

About Your Facilitators:

Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver is a community builder and psychedelic facilitator based in Vancouver BC. Michael founded The Flying Sage, a community on a mission to democratize transcendence.

Additionally, Michael serves as a guide through his own practice Legacy Journeys where he offers transformative psychedelic experiences towards embodiment and lasting change.

Alejandro Giraldo

Alejandro Giraldo, originally from Colombia, is a certified professional and trauma-informed coach, lawyer and advocate for nervous system regulation. He has dedicated his career to promoting healing and integration through the wisdom of ancestral traditions and Mother Earth's medicines. Alejandro's deep connection to nature and indigenous wisdom has guided his lifelong commitment to planetary conservation and social cohesion.

In this ceremony, Alejandro brings the spirit of his ancestors and the teachings of his heritage, creating a sacred space to connect with the profound energies that breathwork has to offer

Kiem Schutter

Kiem is the Founder and CEO of Qi Integrated Health working to change alternative medicine into allied health. Hosting psychedelic medical research, treatment and training. 

Kiem also leads a weekly Qi Gong practice with The Flying Sage as part of their Cold Plunge Challenge. Kiem is a health nut, friend, family man and he loves a good dance party and spending time in the mountains on a snowboard.

Ice Chicken Merch

We’ve launched some new merchandise dedicated to all of the ice chickens that make it out to our plunges! Special thanks to Kathy who created these designs! Head to our online store to find tote bags, toques, hats and t-shirts for the challenge…

Pricing/Register

The challenge is free and optional and if you simply want to drop in every now and then, that is totally fine.

Register using the button above!