Beneath the Icy Cover: Rituals of Epiphany Ice Bathing | SWIMMING WINTER #bathing #epiphany

Beneath the Icy Cover: Rituals of Epiphany Ice Bathing | SWIMMING WINTER #bathing #epiphany BATHING IN ICE WATER #111| SWIMMING WINTER | Epiphany bathing Ukrainians have long believed in the healing power of holy water, ethnographers say. It is believed that if you dive on this day, you will be healthy for the whole year. Some bathe without attaching religious meaning to this action. It is about testing your body and unusual entertainment. Doctors advise only physically fit people to swim in Vodokhreshche. It is worth swimming in the reservoirs designated for this purpose. Basic rules for swimming in winter: enter the water smoothly, do not dive upside down and preferably do not get your head wet. If you have already decided to dive, it is better to stay in the water as little as possible. Maximum one minute. After getting out of the water, wipe with a dry towel and put on dry clothes. It is advisable to have warm drinks with you to warm up faster. Those who have cardiovascular diseas