Join us at the N.E.S.T. in Woodstock, NY for CWT (Cold Water Therapy) Instructor Training Course - Summary
May 2nd - 8th
What is it?
A foundational course designed to train participants in guiding ice bath sessions as part of Cold Water Therapy (CWT). The program focuses on using cold exposure as a therapeutic tool for mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for anyone interested in helping others improve resilience, manage stress, and experience transformation through cold exposure. It’s perfect for aspiring instructors, therapists, and wellness practitioners.
What will you gain?
Skills & Knowledge: Learn about mindfulness, breathing, movement, and psychodynamic guidance.
Certification: Receive a CWT Instructor Certificate upon completion.
Practical Experience: Facilitate guided sessions, including ice bath immersion and therapeutic techniques.
Community Support: Become part of a professional network of CWT instructors.
Key Benefits:
Build mental resilience and inner calm.
Develop tools to manage stress, trauma, and anxiety.
Gain a deeper understanding of the physiological and emotional effects of cold exposure.
Learn safe, professional practices for running CWT sessions.
Course Highlights:
Eight comprehensive sessions, including hands-on practice.
Topics like breathing techniques, mindfulness, yoga, Zazen, and psycho-guidance.
Focus on safety, ethics, and effective session management.
This course provides a transformative journey for participants and the tools to guide others on the same path.
Facilitator
Yossi (Yosea) Aharoni
Teacher and facilitator, leader of the CWT Cold Water Therapy method in Israel, and developer of workshops integrating mindfulness, Zen, and cold exposure, combining ancient traditions with contemporary knowledge.
For over two decades, I have bridged the spiritual and material worlds through various initiatives.
Graduate in Economics, Spiritual Psychology, NLP, Mindfulness, and Yoga, specializing in therapy through cold exposure.
Co-initiator and co-founder of the "Cold Calm" project and the Israeli Association for Cold Water Therapy.
Current Studies
2024: Therapeutic Breathing Tools, Levinsky-Wingate Academic Center
2024: SE (Somatic Experience) Practitioner
Certifications
2024: Graduate of Spiritual Psychology Studies, ISSP (7-year program)
2023: Advanced Training by NATAL – Intervention and Trauma Support for Mind-Body Therapists
2022: Certified Therapist in the CWT Approach, ISSP
2018: NLP Master – NLP PLUS (including trauma therapy using NLP tools)
2009: Senior Yoga Instructor, Wingate Institute
2007: Yoga Instructor, Wingate Institute
2007: Certified Mental Coach, Coaching Academy
1999–2002: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Management, specializing in Marine Systems Management, Ruppin Academic Center