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If you are still unsure where to start, I’d recommend starting at home during your next shower as you will have full control of how cold you want to go, and for how long. Whichever way you choose, start slow and remember to breathe deeply in through the nose and out through the mouth. So how can you practice this daily? There are a few different ways to start incorporating the cold into your daily routine some of which include: taking cold showers, whole body or local ice baths, going for a dip into a cold pool/ ocean, or even not wearing a jacket if it’s a bit chilly outside. While this may seem extreme and the thought of voluntarily subjecting yourself to the cold on a regular basis sounds crazy, let me list some of the benefits of the practice that may help you understand why it’s worth trying:
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Armed with focus and determination you are ready to explore and eventually master your own body and mind”. Heightened oxygen levels hold a treasure trover of benefits, and the specialized breathing technique of the Wim Hof Method unearths them all: more energy, reduced stress levels, and an augmented immune response that swiftly deals with pathogens.” Ĭommitment: “The third pillar of the Wim Hof Method is the foundation of the other two: both cold exposure and conscious breathing require patience and dedication in order to be fully mastered. We’re always breathing, yet we’re mostly unaware of its tremendous potential. īreathing: “The second pillar of the Wim Hof Method is breathing. Proper exposure to the cold starts a cascade of health benefits, including the buildup of brown adipose tissue and resultant fat loss, reduced inflammation that facilitates a fortified immune system, balanced hormone levels, improved sleep quality, and the promotion of endorphins- the feel-good chemicals in the brain that naturally elevate your mood”. Ĭold Exposure: “The cold is your warm friend and one of the three pillars of the Wim Hof Method. As for his method (as copied from his website), Wim Hof states that there are three pillars to his method: cold exposure, breathing, and commitment. In 2007 he climbed to 6,700 meters (22,000 ft) altitude at Mount Everest wearing nothing but shorts and shoes, but failed to reach the summit due to a recurring foot injury”. He is perhaps best-known for holding “26 world records, including one for longest ice bath. First, Wim Hof, “also known as the Iceman, is a Dutch extreme athlete noted for his ability to withstand extreme cold, which he attributed to his Wim Hof Method (WHM) breathing exercises”. It may be helpful to start off with looking at what the WHM entails, as well as who Wim Hof is. By deliberately exposing ourselves to a cold discomfort on a regular basis, we can train ourselves to not only tolerate it, but begin to welcome it, and maybe even make it a friend. However, this book exposed me to the possibility of learning to embrace the cold as something that makes us stronger. Now I’ve never been a friend of the cold and as I am currently based in Prague, I always dread the time of year when the days shorten and the dark, frigid winters begin to return. I was first introduced to the idea of cold exposure a few months ago when I read Ice Apprentice: six days with Wim Hof by Hana Moravciková. I’ll cite some references so that you can further explore the world of cold exposure/WHM (Wim Hof method) if this blog post happens to pique your interest. This post is quite special as this particular topic has dramatically improved my quality of life so I’m very excited to share it with you all. Hello all! Welcome to this week’s blog post on cold exposure and the Wim Hof Method.