Est. 2015 · Hampton, NH → Bella Vista, AR

ColdImmersion

"Cold water is merciless, but righteous." — Wim Hof

Health · Happiness · Strength
Cold water exposure, breathwork, meditation & mindfulness retreats in Northwest Arkansas.

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10+

Years of Practice

2015

Journey Began

Wim Hof

Certified Method

NWA

Retreat Location

A Decade of
Cold & Discovery

In 2015, a chance conversation with a colleague in Europe changed everything. During a meeting in Norway, my co-worker Matt mentioned the cold hotel showers in Dublin. What followed was a passionate discussion about the Wim Hof Method — and my curiosity was ignited.

I completed the Wim Hof 10-week video course in 2016, immersing myself in 40-degree Atlantic Ocean waters alongside companions Dave Sharples and Robert Kerens in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. The cold didn't defeat me — it empowered me.

"I didn't feel the cold, I felt power." — Wim Hop

Ten years later, cold immersion remains a cornerstone of my daily routine. From ocean plunges on the New Hampshire seacoast to a purpose-built cold plunge setup in the hills of Northwest Arkansas — the practice has never stopped.

Tom established Cold Immersion LLC in 2017, bringing workshops, breathwork training, meditation, and mental fitness programming to individuals seeking heightened levels of happiness, love, and strength.

Tom and Dave at the ocean - December 2015 Wim Hof Method Cold immersion group session

Four Pillars of Transformation

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Cold Exposure

Cold plunges, showers, and open water immersion. Learn to build resilience and endurance in the cold — safely and progressively.

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Breathwork

Wim Hof breathing protocols to oxygenate the blood, reduce acidity, and enhance performance. Learn to hold your breath with confidence.

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Meditation

Sitting meditation sessions to cultivate a calm mind. Just sit. Develop awareness, focus, and emotional resilience through stillness.

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Mental Fitness

Mind and body training together. Stress reduction, mental toughness, and physical fitness to build an antifragile body and spirit.

Come Plunge
in the Ozarks

Experience cold immersion, breathwork, and meditation in the stunning Ozark hills of Bella Vista, Arkansas. Tom's private home is a purpose-built retreat space with everything you need for a transformative experience.

The retreat setup includes a dedicated cold plunge trough, a premium hot tub for contrast therapy, and a beautiful covered porch overlooking rolling green fairways — perfect for breathwork sessions and meditation in nature.

🧊 Cold Plunge

Dedicated galvanized steel cold plunge trough for full immersion practice.

♨️ Hot Tub

Premium hot tub for contrast therapy — the hot-cold cycle accelerates recovery and wellbeing.

🌿 Nature Setting

Covered porch with sweeping Ozark views — ideal for breathwork and outdoor meditation.

🏡 Stay On-Site

Short-term lodging available nearby via liwithme.com for a full immersive retreat experience.

Stay nearby and fully immerse yourself in the retreat experience. Accommodations available through our partner short-term rental at liwithme.com — conveniently located near the retreat space in Bella Vista.

The retreat porch in Bella Vista, Arkansas
Cold plunge pool with Ozark view
Hot tub for contrast therapy

The Cold Immersion Chronicles

Ten years of writing about cold immersion, breathwork, and the Wim Hof Method. Honest stories from the practice, not theory.

Origin Story

Cold Immersion — Wim Hof 10-Week Program

My full experience completing the Wim Hof 10-week cold exposure video course in 2016 — the program that changed everything.

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Milestone

One Month Reflection on the Wim Hof Program

One month in — what changed, what didn't, and what surprised me most about cold immersion and the breathwork protocol.

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Decade Reflection

Cold Immersion: Reflections on a Decade of Practice

Ten years of ocean plunges, cold showers, and cold plunge tubs. What a decade of deliberate cold exposure teaches you about yourself.

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Adventure

The Peruvian Jungle Ayahuasca Odyssey

From cold plunges to the Amazon. An unexpected detour to Peru instead of Poland — and what Wim Hof had to say about that decision.

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Practice

10 Years of Cold Immersion: Celebrating a Decade

Celebrating 10 years of daily cold practice — from the Atlantic Ocean seawall to the Ozark hills of Northwest Arkansas. Still plunging today.

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Resources

All Posts & Presentations

Browse the full archive of cold immersion writing, blog posts, and downloadable presentations on SlideShare and Medium.

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Tom Laszewski

Tom Laszewski is an author, adventurist, and practitioner of cold water immersion with over a decade of daily cold exposure practice. He established Cold Immersion LLC in 2017 on the seacoast of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire.

His interests include writing, learning new technologies, meditation, and experimenting with eating regimens. His passions — running, mountain biking, snowboarding, paddle boarding, hiking, and cold-water immersion — keep the adrenaline flowing year-round.

Today, Tom practices and teaches from his home in Bella Vista, Northwest Arkansas, where the Ozark hills provide the perfect backdrop for retreat sessions, contrast therapy, and breathwork in nature.

He is also the author of the is BullShit book series — a radical, honest look at life, leadership, healthcare, and more, debunking myths through storytelling and empirical truth.

Ready to Plunge?

Whether you're curious about cold immersion, want to book a retreat in Northwest Arkansas, or just want to connect with a fellow practitioner — reach out.

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