What is Fire & Ice?

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Hey ya'll,

 Thanks for being a part of The MindStrong Project and jumping into the Fire and Ice with us. The sauna and ice tubs have served all of us very well over the years. We look forward to progressing with you as you take on the journey yourself. Both environments have much to offer and over the course of your experience we will teach and coach you through both extremes. You will have the opportunity to learn from not only our coaches but other members in the community who have had their own experiences. We urge you to take part in the conversations that go on in what's known as the "Truth Barrel"....THE SAUNA!

Depending on how many times you use the heat and ice each week it's important to listen to yourself and understand what you're looking to achieve from these moments. As we tell all our athletes, "You will never WIN, so simply FEEL".

 This is very important to recognize and deeply become aware of. The sauna does not care about our emotions or feelings and trying to win inside the heat will be a hard loss on our end. The same goes for the cold. The cold is merciless. 

Use the environment the way that best fits you. If you are hitting the weight room heavy 2/3x a week then you want to give yourself exposure to the heat following exercise. If you're going after a recovery day and want to implement breath work before, during and after, then do that. We typically suggest one day a week where you push yourself mentally in the heat and ice and use the breath to control your state. On these specific days we would urge you not to do any other movements outside of Fire and Ice. Spend 60-90 Minutes experimenting between the temperature changes. Have one day a week where you are "Heat" focused and one day where you're "Cold" Focused. 

We will guide you through your experiences and also work through our newsletter to give you tips and experiences we've had.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to any of our team members as we will assist you the best we can! 

We offer multiple class package options as well as monthly memberships that allow you full access to the sauna throughout the month. Our sauna is currently located behind Minnesota Mash Monday - Saturday.

 Address: 2015 Silver Bell Rd. Eagan, MN 55122

 Quote to Ponder:
"Think of the life you have lived until now as over and, as a dead man, see what's left as a bonus and live it according to Nature. Love the hand that fate deals you and play it as your own, for what could be more fitting?"-Marcus Aurelius

 One Love,
Harv 

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