Have you heard of the Wim Hof method yet?

If not, I’d love to teach you!

First, I’ll tell you a little about the man
Wim Hof AKA “The Iceman”.

He is a Dutch daredevil athlete known for his ability
to withstand freezing cold temperatures.
He holds the Guinness world record for a barefoot
half-marathon in ice and snow, swimming under
ice and extended full-body contact with ice.

Now, obviously this guy REALLY loves ice LOL

That’s because exposing yourself to cold temperatures
has amazing benefits on the body.

The Wim Hof Method is a combination of breathing exercises,
exposure to cold and meditation that only takes about 15 minutes a day.

The most important part is the breathing.

If you just do that, you will experience a real difference.

Here are just a few benefits of the Wim Hof method:
Regulates stress
Disease control
Immune system
Inflammation
Depression
Energy strength
Reduces inflammation

The method is simple:

1. Cold therapy– exposing your body to extreme cold has
the power to burn fat, boost your immune system, reduce
inflammation and much more

2. Breathing – learning Hof’s method of breathing brings
oxygen to your lungs while improving your energy levels,
detoxing your body, reduces stress and much more.

3. Commitment– Moving out of your comfort zone and
going deeper within yourself.

If you’re a person that needs some hard evidence before
trying something new out then here are a few links 🙂

The first true scientific evaluation of Hof occurred in 2014.
A team led by Dutch researcher Matthijs Kox
tested the immune systems of people who had followed
Hof’s training regimen for 10 days. Kox injected participants
with an inflammatory agent while they performed the
techniques. Compared to a control group, they experienced
lower levels of inflammation, and were less affected by
the fever and nausea that usually accompanies the injection.

In 2018, another study from Pubmed shows that
you can willfully regulate your autonomic function
during cold exposure.

Want to dive in a little more? Check this out
from Biology Now. 

So, here’s what the breathing method looks like.

1. Sit down in a comfortable meditation posture.

Wim recommends that you do this practice after waking up
since your stomach is still empty.

2. Take 30 power breaths (imagine you’re blowing up a balloon).

Inhale through the nose or mouth and exhale through the
mouth in short but powerful bursts. Keep a steady pace and
use your midriff fully. Beginners will sometimes experience
a tingling sensation in the body or light-headedness.

3. Breathe in deep, breathe out and hold.

After you’re done with your 30 power breaths, draw the breath
in once more. Fill your lungs as much as possible
(but without using any force). Then let the air out and hold
for as long as you can, again without using any force.
Hold your breath until you experience the gasp reflex.

4. Take three deep breaths, hold each for 10 seconds.

Now, inhale to full capacity. You’ll feel your chest expanding.
Once you are at “full capacity”, hold your breath for
around 10 seconds.

That’s round one. Repeat about 3 times.

5. Take some time to recover.

Take some time (5-10 minutes) to recover and
feel your body.

Do this exercise daily along with cold exposure and
you will begin to experience the amazing benefits.

It’s worth a try, I promise!

Steve