In an experiment examining the health benefits of the Wim Hof Method, participants were injected with a bacterium causing flu-like symptoms. Hyperventilation, the first stage of Wim Hof breathing, has been proven to temporarily suppress the body's innate immune response, while increasing the heart rate and adrenaline levels. However, his approach is scientifically backed up, explaining the effects the breath work and exposure to cold temperature can have on our body. The increasing popularity of the Wim Hof method also gave rise to skeptics, doubting the effectiveness of Hof’s belief that through applying the method, anyone can live happier and healthier. What is going on in your body during the breathwork? We offer Wim Hof breathing classes and meditations on a regular basis, which you are more than welcome to join. If you have no experience with the Wim Hof method and his breath work, we highly recommend you to visit a class with a trained practitioner. Regular practitioners also report seeing of colors, and the ability to direct their energy through their awareness, releasing tension and blockages in the body. After this, you might experience a head rush sensation.ĭo this exercise for at least three consecutive rounds.
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Then, at full capacity, hold the breath once more for around 15 seconds and then let go. Revive: After the first retention phase, fill your lungs to full capacity with air again. Do this exercise until you experience the gasp reflex on the top of your chest. You will be impressed by how long you are actually able to hold your breath. Focus on the sensations in your body and visualize yourself in complete alignment. Draw your chin slightly in to prevent air from coming in again. When you feel comfortable, hold the breath for as long as you can.
Retention: After completing the 30 power breaths, take another deep breath in and breath all the air out slowly but completely. It is possible to feel light-headed, electric or tingling sensations during the process.
Each cycle consists of the following: taking a deep breath in that fully fills the lungs and exhaling by passively releasing the breath (not actively!). The basic version of Wim Hof breathwork can be broken down into the following phases:Ĭontrolled hyperventilation: In this phase, practitioners breathe deeply and rhythmically for 30 cycles. This can be especially helpful when being exposed to a cold environment to keep oneself warm and centered.
Tummo meditation of the tantric tradition aims at gaining control over body processes and to increase inner heat. Tummo is the Tibetan Buddhist goddess of heat and passion. However, Wim Hof’s approach also includes his unique practices. Wim Hof breath work includes principles from the Tibetan Tummo meditation and yogic pranayama. Who masters these, masters not only the mind but also becomes extremely resilient to diseases, stress and other environmental factors, while strengthening willpower. In essence, this approach will allow the practitioner to control the autonomous systems of the body. Wim’s vision is a world without sickness, and through applying his method, Wim is convinced that anyone can tap into their full potential and achieve extraordinary things.Īs stated above already, Wim Hof’s technique is based upon the three pillars of cold therapy, breath work and commitment. The benefits will be experienced either way, whether or not you plan on exposing yourself to extreme temperatures. Through the method he developed, we learn to control our breathing, heart rate and blood circulation.This boosts our immune systems as well as our physical, mental and spiritual health and resilience. Sounds pretty crazy right? So why would we want to learn a technique from someone who seems like a daredevil with a strong wish to threaten his life? Well, Wim Hof actually doesn’t threaten his life. Next to that he also ran a half marathon in the Arctic - barefoot(!), swam under a lake covered with ice and relaxed in a container full with ice cubes for a little less than two hours. He is known to have climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in nothing but shorts and also attempted to do the same with Mount Everest, but didn’t reach the top because of a foot injury. Wim Hof gained popularity for breaking several Guinness World Records linked to cold exposure.
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