Where Ice Meets Inner Strength: A Transformative Night at the Magical Blausee

Deniz Kayadelen
2 days ago
4 min read

Nestled deep in the Bernese Oberland, surrounded by tall pines and illuminated by soft winter lights, Blausee is one of Switzerland’s most enchanting mountain lakes. Known for its crystal-clear turquoise water and mystical energy, it has become a gathering place for nature lovers, seekers, and — on this special night — for 45 courageous individuals ready to step far outside their comfort zone.

Last week, I had the honor of leading a fully booked Out of Comfort Zone Experience at this iconic place. A night dedicated to cold water, courage, presence, and inner transformation.

And the impact was so powerful that it was featured in the regional press the next morning.

A Warm Beginning in a Cold Landscape

The evening began with a warm welcome at the Blausee restaurant:

a cosy Apéro, candlelight, mountain stillness, and a sense of anticipation.

Guests connected instantly — all of them united by a quiet desire to challenge themselves, to understand fear differently, and to rediscover their own inner strength.

Breathwork, Meditation & Preparing the Mind

Before touching the water, we centered ourselves:

Guided meditation to activate inner stillness
Breathwork to regulate the nervous system
Intention setting to build mental presence

Many participants later shared that this moment alone opened something inside them — a sense of readiness, grounding, and trust.

The Peak Flow Method™: How Courage is Built

I introduced the principles behind Out of Comfort Zone and my Peak Flow Method™, explaining how transformation unfolds:

Befriending Discomfort

Growth happens where familiarity ends. The cold teaches us to stay when the mind wants to escape.

Mental Presence & Nervous System Regulation

With breath and awareness, we shift from panic into clarity — one of the strongest resilience skills in life and leadership.

The Courage Step

Every step into the ice water is a training in bravery, embodiment, and emotional mastery.

This is where fear turns into power.

The press article summarized it beautifully:

“Every step into the cold water is a step into mental growth.”

Into the Ice — Even in the Dark

Then came the moment we had all been preparing for.

We entered the deep, icy Blausee — in the dark, in silence, in full presence.

Surrounded only by nature and soft lights reflecting on the water.

It was one of the most magical, poetic and romantic places I have ever swum in.

Participants followed slowly, guided through breath and mindset, discovering that they could do far more than their mind had ever told them.

Cold Exposure: The Science of Resilience

I explained the benefits directly before and after the immersion:

Stress Resilience
- Cold teaches the nervous system how to handle pressure calmly.
Mental Strength & Focus
- Entering ice water is a mindset gym — a masterclass in staying centered when the body resists.
Immunity & Energy
- Cold exposure boosts circulation, supports the immune system, and increases vitality.
Emotional Courage
- When you learn to stay with intense sensations, you gain confidence in facing difficult emotions and life transitions.