Events at Silverwood Park

These activities are held in conjunction with the Great Northern celebration and will be held at Silverwood Park, 2500 County Road E

Wim Hof Workshop:  The Wim Hof Method is a simple, yet powerful method, based on the foundation of three pillars: Breathwork, Cold Exposure, and Mindset. The first hour of the event will focus on the science of the Wim Hof Method and a key pillar of the method—controlled breathwork. Certified Wim Hof Instructor James Stewart will guide participants through a specialized breathing technique that will increase energy, reduce stress levels, and prepare for the cold dip. The remainder of the workshop will test participants’ breathwork as they participate in the cold dip. The Wim Hof Method and cold water therapy has been linked to a number of health benefits, such as stress reduction, faster recovery from physical exertion, strengthened immune system, and elevated focus and mental clarity. Part of the Great Northern, tickets $20, https://thegreatnorthernfestival.com/2022. *Participants should plan to bring a swimsuit, towel, yoga mat, hat, gloves/mittens, a notebook, and a small tote to carry items from place to place. Saturday, Jan. 29, 8:30 am-11 am.

Unlock It:  A fun map-based adventure for all ages. Using The YMCA of the North’s Unlock It! map of Silverwood, follow clues to unlock letters that form a keyword. Once you’ve completed the map, stop by the Silverwood Visitor Center to visit the YMCA of The North team. Complete as many map courses as you can by Feb. 5 at 2 pm to be entered to win prizes. Find maps at https://www.ymcanorth.org/unlock-it. Saturday, Jan. 29, 10 am-2 pm. Free.

Kari Leibowitz: Winter Mindset Workshop: Health psychologist/speaker/writer Kari Leibowitz discusses concrete strategies for thriving in winter and learning to see the season as a time of joy and opportunity. Based on her research and experience as a Fulbright scholar in Tromsø, Norway—a place so far above the Arctic Circle that the sun doesn’t rise from November to January—Kari will shed light on how a slight shift in mindset can make a big difference. Saturday, Jan. 29, 12-2 pm, Silverwood Park. Part of the Great Northern celebration. $10; register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kari-leibowitz-winter-mindset-workshop-tickets-213802498027.