Wim Hof
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Throwback to this iconic moment doing the Harlem Shake on top of the mountain. 🏔️
Wim Hof42,474 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
25 years ago I said the autonomic nervous system (that controls the immune system) will no longer be autonomic. Many people mocked me and said I was crazy. Now we know. We showed at Radboud that after just four days of training in the mountains and 6 days of solo practice at home, the autonomic nervous system could not only be influenced, but accessed deeply and activated. We did that through the Wim Hof Method breathing techniques, through breath retention. The breathing techniques really go as deep as the autonomic nervous system, and the innate immune system. That’s what brings them under control. Instead of being alienated and disconnected from this control, and having a lot of trouble with inflammation and stress in our lives, we now have control over our adrenaline and cortisol. Looking back at this conversation with Jay Shetty. It’s a reminder of a truth I’ve been sharing for decades.
Wim Hof94,643 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten
Fastest way to fall asleep if you’re stuck in fight-or-flight. The Wim Hof breathing exercises go deep into the hormonal system, the endocrine system. When doing these exercises, we’ve seen that the adrenaline spikes and then comes back down. This controlled spike helps reset your body and your hormonal balance. Then, the melatonin can come in and do its magic. You’ve cleansed the chemistry of the cortisol that was keeping you awake. Just a few rounds to find your peace and go to sleep. Ready to reset? Try 5 rounds of Wim Hof guided breathing here:
Wim Hof63,926 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
This is an absolute must before going into a cold shower or an ice bath 🚿🧊
Wim Hof277,103 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
This is how it started. A question many people didn’t think was worth asking: Can we influence our autonomic nervous system and innate immune system? So we put the Wim Hof Method under scientific scrutiny. In 2012, I practiced the method while being injected with an endotoxin. The outcome was clear: fewer flu-like symptoms and lower inflammation than anyone expected. Many said “that’s just the Iceman”... A few years later, we repeated the same experiment with new participants. And they got the same results. Not just me. Anyone can do it. These studies may have been small steps, but they uncovered something meaningful. Human physiology is far more capable than we thought. The results speak for themselves: real, measurable, repeatable. But the best proof is in your own experience. You can learn the Wim Hof Method anytime, anywhere with our most comprehensive video course. Get 50% OFF now:
Wim Hof89,470 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten
More isn't always better. If 30 or 40 breaths don't feel like enough, doing more won't solve it. Make sure you are at peace. Tune into your body. Meet yourself with a clear intention. And breathe into it. That is interoception. Feeling into the true depth of your own self. #interoception #wimhof #breathingtechniques #breathe #gowithin
Wim Hof13,133 Aufrufe • vor 28 Tagen
We spend too much time trapped in our thoughts. The One-Armed Bandit brings you back into your body. It brings you into the present moment. Mind and body working together as one. When you find that balance, the mental noise completely shuts off. Just pure body awareness. Once you feel it for yourself, you get it. Get the printable guide to mastering the One-Armed Bandit:
Wim Hof22,696 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
25 years ago I said the autonomic nervous system (that controls the immune system) will no longer be autonomic. Many people mocked me and said I was crazy. Now we know. The Wim Hof Method breathing techniques really go as deep as the autonomic nervous system, and the innate immune system. That’s what brings them under control. Instead of being alienated and disconnected from this control, and having a lot of trouble with inflammation and stress in our lives, we now have control over our adrenaline and cortisol.
Wim Hof51,194 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten
There are many ways to enter cold water... mostly slowly. Not me though.
Wim Hof33,367 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
Winter morning cold plunge 💪🧊 Nothing better than an ice bath, challenging your body and mind in nature! ❤️❄️
Wim Hof156,942 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
I rise in the morning, and I do my breathing. I don’t do it because it’s good for me, which it is, but because it feels good. That’s why I want to do it. And then, shortly after, I take my cold shower, or an ice bath if I can. I love it, and I never skip a day, even when I am on the road. Tune out distractions. Turn off your television and leave your phone in another room when you begin the breathing exercises each morning. Give yourself enough time that time doesn’t factor into your thoughts at all. These twenty to twenty-five minutes a day require your complete attention. The mind is a neurological muscle that is able to influence your body’s molecular systems and aid its absorption of oxygen, which creates the energy you want. And if you want this muscle to function optimally, you’ve got to surrender unconditionally to the experience. You have to really go for it. You have to have the third pillar: confidence, mindset.
Wim Hof37,816 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten