Eventually, you’ll build up the time you can manage under cold water. Drawing from breathing techniques used in the first pillar of the Wim Hof method, the mind is trained to cope. Without force, the body and blood flow can then adapt to the temperature drop. Running the hands, feet, shoulders and then rest of the body under the cold.
Wim recommends easing your body into the cold water one limb at a time. Kicking things off with regular cold showers.
Basically, the cold is our teacher and we can learn the power of our own minds. Challenging the cardiovascular system and blood vessels with cold therapy balances hormones and builds mental resilience.
But, society has artificially controlled our surroundings to make us ‘comfortable’. According to Wim, our bodies are naturally capable of withstanding extreme temperatures. All those feelings are working in your favour. But for peace of mind, if you experience any strange sensations during breathwork, just remember, people have been breathing for centuries before you. Don’t worry, it’s totally normal to cry, feel lightheaded or tingly (or like you’re floating on an actual cloud). On more than one occasion, I have felt trauma physically leaving my body during a session. Whilst it triggers a flood of happy hormones, it can also work to release any suppressed emotions. I like to think of breathwork as energy therapy. Having dabbled in breathwork since discovering The Breath Guy last year, I was already practicing these techniques so have experienced their power first hand. The method involves deep, rhythmic inhales and exhales followed by a retention time, holding the breath for minutes at a time. Known as ‘controlled hyperventilation’, they are proven to lead to more resilience and control in everyday life. The Wim Hof method breathing exercises act as a short stress response. But what if we were to go past the normal conditioning and breathe in order to change our chemistry? We all do it and know that it’s fundamental to our existence. So, how exactly does it work? WIM HOF BREATHING EXPLAINEDīreathing. Teaching thousands, including Russell Brand, Jim Carey and more recently The Body Coach, his self-healing method has been proven to: reduce stress, increase energy, strengthen willpower, enhance creativity, improve sleep and heighten focus. Sharing his knowledge through the Wim Hof method, he’s scientifically shown that we can train the body to better cope with stress, strengthen cardiovascular health and gain control over the immune system. He is living proof of what the human body is capable of. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in just a pair of shorts, to running a half marathon above the Arctic Circle barefoot. Years later, an extreme athlete, yogi and all round wild adventurer (only in the best sense of the word), Wim now holds 21 Guinness World Records. By enduring extreme temperatures and undergoing extensive training to control his breathing, Wim gained his energy back, and more. To cope with his grief, he turned to the cold. WIM HOF’S STORYĪfter tragically losing his wife at a young age, Wim spiralled into depression and was left a single father to four young children. A simple yet powerful method involving three pillars (Breathwork, Cold Therapy and Commitment), coined by Dutch athlete Wim Hof. Well, combine this with some guided breathwork and you’ve got the Wim Hof Method. If you’re on Instagram, then you’ve probably seen more and more people jumping on the cold water swimming hype and wondered what the fuss is about.
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