Epiphany bathing, swimming in the ice hole in winter. January 19 is a holiday in Gomel, the baptism

DONATE ME: https://www.donationalerts.com/r/sewenthwater1 Orthodox Christians celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord every year from January 18 to 19. A great event from the Gospel is connected with this holiday, when John the Baptist performed the sacrament of the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.
It is customary to go to Epiphany after the church service to plunge into the hole, but not everyone dares to do this. Is it possible to bathe at home, and what prayers are usually read on p... Orthodoxy has not always accepted the practice of bathing at Epiphany. There are two versions of the history of this holiday. According to the first version, baptisms were performed on the eve of Epiphany in a spring that was filled with water from the Jordan.

According to the first, John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ. On this day, after the service in the church, people came to the Jordan River and bathed in icy water. According to another version, on this day Jesus Christ came to the Jordan to baptize people. However, John refused to baptize Christ, because he believed that he himself should become the Messiah. For this, the Lord punished the Baptist. After this meeting, John began to preach repentance and baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

Festive hardening: how baptismal bathing affects health

For example, it can help you burn extra calories.
Every year on January 19, many believers celebrate the Baptism of the Lord - a Christian holiday in honor of the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. According to tradition, on this frosty day, you need to plunge into a font with ice water three times. Entire queues of those who wish line up to the Jordans, the ice-holes in the form of a cross - sometimes you can even meet children and pregnant women there. But how does such extreme swimming affect health? Are there any contraindications?

What are the benefits of baptismal bathing?
hardening. Many decide to plunge, including for recreational purposes. Swimming in ice water boosts the immune system, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. After such a “stressful” situation, the body becomes more accustomed to low temperatures and is resistant to disease. "Walruses" are less likely to get ARVI and colds. And some claim that after regular diving, the symptoms of chronic diseases disappeared.

Strengthening blood vessels. Sudden cold causes blood to rush rapidly to the skin. Accordingly, at the time of immersion, capillaries, veins and arteries work hard, which improves blood circulation.

Happiness. After bathing, many note a sharp uplift in mood. The fact is that the adrenal glands in a stressful situation for the body begin to produce endorphins - hormones of happiness.

Burning calories. During the dive, the body will throw all its strength into keeping warm. To do this, he will need a lot of energy, the lack of which will be compensated by fat deposits. It is not surprising that after the New Year holidays, some girls continue to swim.

How to swim properly so as not to harm yourself
At least an hour before the planned dive, it is recommended to eat a hearty meal so that the body has an energy reserve.

Before bathing, do a little warm-up, such as a few sit-ups. This will increase blood circulation and warm up the body.
The eyes are afraid, but the hands are doing! Don't hesitate too long when it's your turn to take a dip. It is enough to spend 15-20 seconds in water - no more, especially if this is your first time. Before diving, you can hold your breath - so there will be no feeling as if it was intercepted. This can happen due to vasospasm.

Dry off with a towel after you get out of the water. This should be done carefully so as not to accidentally damage the blood vessels. Then dress warmly and drink hot tea.
If you are completely healthy, then with proper bathing, the risks are minimal. If there are diseases, it is better to refrain from this tradition or consult a doctor. Because the body can react completely unpredictably to such stress.

Remember, if it suddenly becomes bad, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and ambulances are always on duty next to the Jordanians, who will immediately come to the rescue. Listen to your body to celebrate the Christian holiday without harm to health.

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