Wild Wellness
Cumbria, The Lake District
Wild Wellness
Step into the wild with Wild Wellness, a Lake District wellbeing experience created for people who want to slow down, reset and reconnect.
Founded by Natasha Shuttleworth, Wild Wellness offers calm, small-group sessions combining cold water, wood-fired sauna, breathwork and time in nature. Based in Cumbria and the Lake District, these experiences are designed to feel grounding, supportive and restorative.
Natasha is a wellbeing coach with a background in mental health, open water swimming and research. Her sessions are shaped by both academic insight and lived experience, creating a space that feels safe, thoughtful and deeply human.
Wild Wellness was created after Natasha’s own personal experience of burnout. It exists to help others pause, breathe, step away from pressure and reconnect with themselves through nature-led wellbeing.
Using the PortaSauna KABINXL, Wild Wellness brings authentic wood-fired heat into beautiful outdoor settings, including open weekends at Coniston Water.
Highlights
Cold Water & Sauna
Wild Wellness combines the grounding power of cold water with the warmth of a wood-fired sauna.
Guests are invited to move gently between heat, fresh air, cold water and rest, always at their own pace.
Small-Group Experiences
Wild Wellness is built around calm, supportive, small-group sessions.
The focus is not on rushing or pushing limits. It is about feeling safe, present and connected.
Breathwork
Guided breathwork is woven into selected sessions to help settle the nervous system, calm the mind and prepare the body for cold water, sauna or deep rest.
Silent Sauna
Wild Wellness also offers silent sauna experiences.
These sessions create space for stillness, reflection and quiet connection with nature.
Meditation
Meditation is included within selected wellbeing experiences, helping guests slow down and create space away from busy everyday life.
Open Water Coaching
Natasha also offers introduction to cold water swimming and 1-2-1 coaching for open water swimmers.
This makes Wild Wellness ideal for both complete beginners and people looking to develop more confidence in open water.
What Wild Wellness Offers
- Breathwork
- Silent sauna
- Meditation
- Introduction to cold water swimming
- 1-2-1 coaching for open water swimmers
- Monthly community swim meets
- Seasonal sauna wellbeing experiences
- Open weekends at Coniston Water
- Full day and weekend retreats from August 2026
About Natasha Shuttleworth
Wild Wellness was founded by Natasha Shuttleworth, a wellbeing coach with a background in mental health, open water swimming and research.
After experiencing burnout personally, Natasha created Wild Wellness as a way to offer others the kind of space so many people need but rarely allow themselves to take.
Her approach brings together evidence-informed wellbeing, lived experience and the simple power of time outdoors.
Through cold water, sauna, breathwork and nature, Natasha creates sessions that help people slow down, regulate, reconnect and leave feeling more grounded.
The Sauna Experience
Wild Wellness uses the PortaSauna KABINXL, a large wood-fired sauna designed for shared outdoor sauna experiences.
The KABINXL allows Wild Wellness to create a warm, calming space beside the water, giving guests the chance to enjoy proper sauna heat as part of a wider nature-based wellbeing session.
Depending on the experience, the sauna may be paired with:
- Cold water swimming
- Gentle cold water introduction
- Breathwork
- Meditation
- Silent sauna
- Rest periods
- Time in nature
- Group connection
There is no pressure to stay in the sauna for a certain amount of time. Guests are encouraged to listen to their body, take breaks and move through the experience gently.
Session Style
Wild Wellness sessions are designed to feel calm, safe and supportive.
A typical experience may include:
Arrival
Arrive at the meeting point, settle in and meet the group.
Natasha will introduce the session and explain what to expect, including sauna use, cold water guidance and safety information.
Grounding & Breathwork
Begin with a gentle grounding practice or breathwork session to slow the mind and prepare the body.
Sauna Round One
Step into the PortaSauna KABINXL for your first heat round.
This is a chance to warm the body, breathe, relax and settle into the session.
Cool Down
Cool down outside in the fresh Lake District air.
Where suitable and included in the session, guests may be guided towards the water gradually and safely.
Cold Water
For sessions that include cold water, Natasha will guide guests gently.
There is no pressure to swim or stay in for a set time. Cold water is always approached with care, respect and choice.
Sauna Round Two
Return to the sauna to warm through and relax again.
The contrast between cold water, heat and rest can help guests feel deeply reset.
Rest & Reflection
Finish with time to rest, rehydrate, reflect and return slowly before heading home.
Open Weekends at Coniston Water
Wild Wellness will initially be running open weekends at Coniston Water in the Lake District.
These sessions are ideal for people who want to experience cold water, sauna, breathwork and time in nature in a calm, small-group setting.
Session information and booking details are available on the Wild Wellness website under Experiences.
Button: View Wild Wellness Experiences
Full Day & Weekend Retreats
Full day and weekend retreats are planned from August 2026.
These retreats will expand on the Wild Wellness experience, bringing together nature, sauna, cold water, breathwork, meditation and deeper time away from everyday life.
For the latest retreat updates, visit the Wild Wellness website or contact Natasha directly.
📲 Stay Connected
To book a session, ask about open weekends or find out more about upcoming retreats, contact Natasha at Wild Wellness.
Email: info@wellness-wild.co.uk
Phone: +44 7923 248381
Instagram: @wellness_wild
Trip Tips
Bring Water
Sauna and cold water sessions can both be physically demanding. Bring water and keep hydrated before and after your session.
Wear Swimwear Underneath
Arrive wearing swimwear underneath your clothes where possible. This makes changing easier, especially for outdoor sessions.
Bring Two Towels
Bring one towel to sit on in the sauna and another towel for drying off afterwards.
Bring Warm Layers
After cold water or sauna, loose warm clothing is ideal. A changing robe, dry robe, fleece or oversized layers can make the experience much more comfortable.
Footwear Matters
Bring suitable footwear for lakeside or outdoor terrain. The ground may be uneven, wet or cold.
Go Slowly Into Cold Water
Cold water should be approached gently. Enter slowly, listen to Natasha’s guidance and never push beyond what feels right for your body.
You Do Not Have to Swim
You can still take part even if you do not want to swim. Some guests may prefer to paddle, dip briefly, enjoy the sauna only or simply spend time in nature.
Listen to Your Body
The aim is not endurance. The aim is connection, calm and reset. Take breaks whenever you need them.
FAQs
What is Wild Wellness?
Wild Wellness is a Lake District wellbeing business founded by Natasha Shuttleworth, offering small-group experiences that combine cold water, sauna, breathwork, meditation and time in nature.
Where is Wild Wellness based?
Wild Wellness is based in Cumbria and the Lake District, with initial open weekends taking place at Coniston Water.
What sauna does Wild Wellness use?
Wild Wellness uses the PortaSauna KABINXL, a large wood-fired sauna designed for outdoor group sauna experiences.
Do I need cold water swimming experience?
No. Wild Wellness offers introductions to cold water swimming and supports people at different levels of confidence and experience.
Can I book 1-2-1 open water coaching?
Yes. Natasha offers 1-2-1 coaching for open water swimmers.
Do I have to go into the cold water?
No. Cold water is optional. You can enjoy the sauna, breathwork, meditation and time in nature without entering the water.
What should I bring?
Bring water, swimwear, two towels, warm layers, suitable footwear and a bag for wet items. A changing robe can also be useful.
Are there community swim meets?
Yes. Wild Wellness offers monthly community swim meets.
Are retreats available?
Full day and weekend retreats are planned from August 2026. Check the Wild Wellness website for updates.
How do I book?
Visit the Wild Wellness website and look under Experiences, or contact Natasha directly by email or phone.
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