I passed the 3 year mark of doing the WHM breathing everyday and it has changed my body and my life. I don't think I'll ever stop. Thank You Wim, so much love
@@roselinesuki6931 sure, this is my experiences doing 4 rounds per session. I found very quickly (4 days to 4 weeks) inflammation reduced in my body (for me, gums & abdominal) and I had more mental clarity around emotions and thought. After maybe 3 or 4 months the fat on my body completely rearranged and was in the places it's supposed to be and not where it isn't. All bodily systems seem to get into harmony and your health gets more and more solid overall. I can genuiniely feel my cardiovascular system has Greatly improved. When around people that are sick with cold flu etc, I never get ill. The charges... you HAVE to make the time, but it's only 15-20 mins (I now do 20-30 mins) and, I feel, WHM breathing is an energy practice, so be prepared to undergo some changes as you readjust to your body having a nice ctrl+alt+delete reset everyday. I have experienced and heard of others who say their ears ring more often (I've had that most my life) but it's momentary and doesn't do any harm or damage. The only other thing, if you are to take it seriously, is to know you start to use your heart alchemically. You should feel things easier to cope with emotionally and less anxiety in general, which can feel abit weird at first if you worry about things that's all! Hope this helps :)
Before I found out about Wim and his amazing cold exposure and breathing methods, my life was just for supporting my family, secretly wishing for the day I'd finally go to eternal peace. But now, I'm really grateful and excited about life because I've discovered how to find comfort whenever I need it. I love pushing myself to the limits. Thank you Wim !
For me is the best on empty stomach and when stretched/ in good posture/ open posture. Breathing goes through the roof then! When not doing this the effect feels way less. Good stuff Wim, much love to you!
Wim also states it indeed IS best on an empty stomach in the morning, period. Because you are able to fill your lungs to max capacity. And so I do it a while after I’ve woken up in the morning and then go and experience a cold shower 😊
Watch Wim in his garden every morning then do my breathing with Wim and then outside for cold water shower. My 14 year old son is outside in the morning under the hose then into his gym then goes for a bike ride. Thank you Wim changing our lives 😊🙏❤️
My first time ever trying the Wim Hof method (2 days ago), I was able to hold my breath for 2 minutes, couldn't believe it, second day 2:30 minutes. First day cold shower, I didn't do the breathing prior, I struggled to stay in the cold shower for 30 seconds, second day, I did the breathing first, then easily did 2 minutes in the cold shower. Today is my 3rd day (and my 4th day of Fasting). I fast quite often and I have to say, doing the 4 day fast this time has been extremely easy - I have had so much energy - doing intense cardio sessions in the Gym with 3 days of no food. Unbelievable. I can't wait to work myself upto having the Ice Bath in the middle of winter. I wish I found Wim Hof years ago. Thank you Wim Hof.
Can you explain how you worked yourself into fasting? I can fast for a day but it’s difficult as I have a very physical job and get light headed. Thank you
@Ronathon02 - one more thing I forgot to mention. Try fasting over the weekend for your first 3 day fast, that way you don't have to worry about work, maybe start on a Thursday night (after dinner), then eat again on the Sunday night.. But try to do something to keep your mind busy and active during the fast.
@@erinbail8583 Yes, it's great, burn a lot of excess fat off, I wouldn't do Strength or bodybuilding during fasting, that would be pointless as your body is not getting any external protein.
I have experienced that when I sometimes have too many thoughts spinning around during the retention phase it automatically gets shorter, whereas when I am not distracted by the mind and just follow the feeling I can hold the breath for a bit longer. I think that length & quality of holding the breath also very much depend on how busy your mind is with thoughts and how much you follow the actual feeling.
I have adhd and the worse my stress the harder to focus and find that stillness. That feeling that” it’s not working” braatjjg faster and deeper tend to help over come the worse days. Which in turn slows he thoughts down for the rest of the day
it was taking me a long time to get over covid so i watched your vids , started with cold showers and breathing , 1st time holding breath i could do only 25 sec then panic set in , two days later and its 40sec , feel i have more energy already , thank you
You change my life, I love to do the breathing and I combined with yoga. My longest time was 2 min. I don't do it every day, but when I practice I feel amazing good. Thank you for sharing all your expirence with us.
Nearly at two and a half years of breath holding.From depression to total control and presence. I do two rounds of 20 breaths through the nose.10 and 12 minutes.
So far, I did the breathing exercises while I was taking cold showers: Now, I learn it is better to do the breathing when I'm in a warm environment in order to open up my body: Thank you for this advice, I'll do it this way 😌
Absolute great video !, I've started your breathing method and cold showers pretty committed now. I've experienced a very big burst in energy accompanied by ALOT more positive motivation throughout the day. Since I had started, one other co-worker of mine started as well ! Community will prevail !
1. ❄WIM HOF ❄, you have all my respect for what you do; 2. YOU are a super HUMAN, not necessarily by the world records you broke, but by the human qualities that you have and by the desire to share your knowledge with your peers, to live together on this earth as happily as possible (I greatly admire the fact that your religion is human happiness, not religious details 👍); 3. May GOD give you many years on earth, "HAPPY, STRONG and HEALTHY" (like You said); 4. With such people the human species truly evolves. 5. No comment ! 6. Just RESPECT 🙏.
What is the main difference between medittion and breathing exercises? In meditation I find it hard to do for long periods of time but your breathing technique I feel as if it is more comforting
Think of the both as a tool to cleanse your body. The breathing exercise is a broad sword. It will always have an impact in cutting through your emotional baggage/traumas. A broad sword will always have some kind of effect, that’s why is easier and more suited to our western culture. Meditation however is more like a scalpel. It usually takes more time and care but you can be way more accurate and aware of what you are doing within yourself. But that takes time to learn. Training, in a way. In the end a scalpel can have the same impact as a broad sword tho. Hope that helps.
@@joannakd5479 that is the purpose, you are putting your body into a stress response state and then training it to calm itself with the breath hold and mind relaxation. the benefits of the breathing also include the alkaline cleanse of your blood and reset of your system. so do not fight the anxious feelings when breathing, accept it and let it flow through you, then enjoy the peace of the breath hold and breath it all out once more.
How about 24:32 minutes? Thanks for getting me on this path of super humanity...what one human can do another human can do. Blessings on all of humanity and on joyous humor and if you sing with love you always sound beautiful 🙏❤🖖!!
had this burst of laughter after trying a few sessions, think my body was trying to tune me into the silliness of it and embrace the lasting effects as it becomes a practice. the halo like electricity around my head and i notice my the back of my hands and fingers like pulling the heat from the air around me. i felt like i could like ignite a persons cigarette with my eyes. core heat.
Ahh thank you!! I’ve been doing this breathing every day for months (years on and off!) and never get high or dmt/visions or anything but I can do 2+ minutes breath holds. Good to know it’s still working! Would be fun to see something ridiculous once in a while though 😂
lately i've been doing 20+ rounds of the bedtime breathing (in the app) in the evening. i would love to see and/or learn about a comparison between 1 hour of WHM and 1 hour of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
I have a question for all you amazing people doing the breathing exercise everyday. I have been doing the Wim Hof method for going on about 2 years now, and I've only made it to 2:17 ONCE. And to be honest, I was distracted by Wim talking (on the app the first time), and wasn't thinking about how long it had been. That seems to be what pulls my brain back to thinking most of the time. (How long has it been?) It's a fraction of a second thought, but it snaps me back to trying to hit an imaginary mark, and therefore, thinking, about the times. And it messes with my state of, not thinking? Presence? I don't know what to call it lol My avg breath hold (retention) based on what the app says, is anywhere from 1:30-1:45. I usually get 2 minutes on round 3 almost every time. (The last round) Also, I'm doing the BREATHING before bed (3 rounds, 30 breaths) and in the morning. (3 rounds, 30 breaths) After experimenting with more rounds for a while & more breaths, That's what feels good to me. (No forcing) I've been doing it twice a day for about 6 months, but at least once a day for almost 2 years. I also take an ice bath EVERY DAY. In the morning after my breath work. For about a year now. I'm up to about 10 minutes every morning. The myriad of benefits I have come across are almost too long to list. I won't do it here, I'll spare you all lol 😆 this is already long as hell & I'm assuming you know most of them anyway. All that to say, I want to improve my holds/retention times. I wanna hit 3 minutes. But when my body starts to feel what I can only describe as immense pleasure & tingling during a hold, (about 1:30-2:00 in) it's almost as if fear, anxiety etc.. makes me inhale and I always feel like I could have done a little more. I'm afraid I'll pass out, and my brain, no matter what I do, goes into what I like to call, "INHALE NOW" mode. Like a subconscious, uncontrollable, state of panic, or fear, that I feel, if I kept going, I would be forcing it. As we all know Wim says "NO FORCING!" But would I be? Really? Or is that a trick or the mind??? After all this time, I feel like it's finally time to get past it, and hit that 3 minute mark. ANY help or advice to improve the times is super appreciated, and I'm very grateful for your help. And if it's a lot to type, or anything like that, I'm down to have a voice conversation maybe on Instagram? I dunno. I'll leave it to you guys. Let me know. And thank you in advance for your time and help. And if anyone wants any other info before answering, I'd be happy to reply with whatever you want to know. Thank you all! All the love, all the power. ❤
You still come across as very ambitious while beeing rather unrelaxed. The key for me is this: mind control and calmness. The more you think, the more oxygen your brain eats away. Feel deep into your body, enjoy the sensations and learn to control your thoughts by focus on your feelings and awareness. It's not a race to the 3min mark. It's more like a "Oh, we're already past that? Didn't notice the time flying by..." cheers!
@@dustrider9306 Thank you man. I appreciate the compliment. I'll try to only feel my body more, I completely understand what you saying about the feeling being an awareness. I know it's an ongoing process, just like the 1 min mark, and the 2 minute for that matter. I'll get there eventually. Believe it or not, just writing this comment out gave me a little bit more confidence and going a tiny bit longer, and I'm averaging about 2:05 now. Thank you for answering, and sending your positive vibes my way. I'm very grateful. Have a good one brother. 🙏
I’m not sure where to submit questions. I was curious I know that you shouldn’t do the cold exposure on a full stomach, but is it okay to do the breath work after eating?? Also, when is the best time to take a drink of water during the breath work? On the out hold? Or the in hold? Or should I pause? Thank you!
Do you think it is necessary to do other types of workouts like lifting weights, other than the breathing and the cold exposure? Or would the breathing and cold exposure be enough of a workout if you do it every day?
I usually can hold my breath for 1 minute and 30 seconds. It's really hard for me to get to 2 minutes. It happens on the odd occasion though 😊 is the body alkaline at 1 minute 30? I was a little confused as towards the end of the video it sounds like that happens around 2 minutes. Thank you❤❤
I don't know the answer to this and am not an expert but I do. I even cold plunge in my pool when I have the flu even though I have it on good advice you shouldn't. Haha! It's your body....no one can tell you what to do!
@@Marshallgill Have you read his book ? Not one sentence or word on actual ice baths, not a single one. However you can "purchase" that off his website...... Unreal.
@@mooncat.787 Oh no, you have to pay for something?!!!! Waaaaaaaaaa. Possibly hundreds of free videos but everything isn't free so nothing is? You really need to practice the method. It would do you wonders.
@@Marshallgill I've practiced breathing methods and cold plunges for year's. Long before Wim Hof became known for it. The method has been around for thousands of year's, it's nothing new. Only to the likes of people like you though.
@@mooncat.787 LMAO! What does that have to do with all of the free videos being free? Ouch, you made me feel bad because something something?!! hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!! Thanks for the laugh!!
After breathing exercise and taking a cold shower in the morning I have a cold nose for the most of the day......how do I get rid of that cold or is it normal ? Thank you for your answer
Every time I have a cold shower I can't warm up for the rest of the day. I can do five minutes or thirty seconds but still I can't warm up. Is that normal? Toni 😀
My question is: Do you take a break between the rounds? After you hold your breath for 15 seconds and slowly let the air out, do you do the next round right away?
He has breath along videos on youtube, pretty sure after that 15 second recovery breath you start straight away with the new round tho. But look them up, he has them in multiple languages as well, if you want something different from English haha
@@julian444 I've watched those videos and posted the same question in the comment section of two videos, no replies. I guess you're right, if he doesn't mention a break then there's not supposed to be one. When I started the method I breathed 30-35 times for three minutes; after holding it and breathing in again, the effect was so strong that I felt the need to "recover" for a minute or two before starting the next round. Well, in this video Wim says to listen to your body, to do it the way it feels right for you, which is different for each of us. I just wonder if anybody is also taking a break or if I'm the only one.
I don't understand what I am doing wrong. I train Wim Hof breathing now daily for over 90 days and I barely reach the 1,5 min mark breath holding. Sometimes not even the 1 min mark and I never got longer than 1,5 min. I watched several times in other videos how Wim Hof is breathing in and how I should release the air without pushing, so that I breath in more air then I release. But whatever I do, I always reach the point of uncomfortable asphyxiation-feeling around 50-60 seconds and at the latest at 1:30 min I HAVE TO BREATH or I pass out. Any one any ideas what I am doing wrong? ):
It's normal, don't worry about that, I think wim is talking about the 2-3 minutes when you do multiple rounds... You can try and see how you do. For me on the 5th round I used to do around 1:50 and my average according to the app is 1:24, so don't worry, you are not alone :D
Hi Wim! Could your method help with nose surgery recovery? Also could it help with empty nose syndrome (ENS)? Just curious because people with ENS seem to have a constant overactivation of their nervous system, and maybe retraining that could help in a way?
How to breath?l saw your video how to breath but l want to now how we can contorl our breath.l mean,every things about exhalation and unhalation on your metod .if you get video of yourself and trail this is really amazing
Hi Wim! I always have a little trouble warming up after a cold bath or shower. Are there any tips or, do I have to do the horse stance in a specific way?
Hy Win.... I've been breathing for almost 1 month and I can't retain more than 1 and a half, 1 and 45 minute. Am I doing something wrong? Advice please. Tks
I passed the 3 year mark of doing the WHM breathing everyday and it has changed my body and my life. I don't think I'll ever stop. Thank You Wim, so much love
What are the benefits and charges you have. Will be great if you can share. Thanks.
@@roselinesuki6931 sure, this is my experiences doing 4 rounds per session. I found very quickly (4 days to 4 weeks) inflammation reduced in my body (for me, gums & abdominal) and I had more mental clarity around emotions and thought. After maybe 3 or 4 months the fat on my body completely rearranged and was in the places it's supposed to be and not where it isn't. All bodily systems seem to get into harmony and your health gets more and more solid overall. I can genuiniely feel my cardiovascular system has Greatly improved. When around people that are sick with cold flu etc, I never get ill.
The charges... you HAVE to make the time, but it's only 15-20 mins (I now do 20-30 mins) and, I feel, WHM breathing is an energy practice, so be prepared to undergo some changes as you readjust to your body having a nice ctrl+alt+delete reset everyday.
I have experienced and heard of others who say their ears ring more often (I've had that most my life) but it's momentary and doesn't do any harm or damage.
The only other thing, if you are to take it seriously, is to know you start to use your heart alchemically. You should feel things easier to cope with emotionally and less anxiety in general, which can feel abit weird at first if you worry about things that's all!
Hope this helps :)
I am new here, where do I start?
Respect
Did you do cold shower too or only the breathing exercises?
Before I found out about Wim and his amazing cold exposure and breathing methods, my life was just for supporting my family, secretly wishing for the day I'd finally go to eternal peace. But now, I'm really grateful and excited about life because I've discovered how to find comfort whenever I need it. I love pushing myself to the limits. Thank you Wim !
Same ❤
That gratitude breath
That’s beautiful man! Makes me joyful to hear that 💚 I’m on a similar journey. Now I can access the deep joy within
Wow I'm so glad for you👏
@@minoei4384 Thank you so much !
For me is the best on empty stomach and when stretched/ in good posture/ open posture. Breathing goes through the roof then! When not doing this the effect feels way less. Good stuff Wim, much love to you!
I feel the same as you do. Empty stomach in the morning is the best for me!!
Wim also states it indeed IS best on an empty stomach in the morning, period. Because you are able to fill your lungs to max capacity. And so I do it a while after I’ve woken up in the morning and then go and experience a cold shower 😊
Watch Wim in his garden every morning then do my breathing with Wim and then outside for cold water shower. My 14 year old son is outside in the morning under the hose then into his gym then goes for a bike ride. Thank you Wim changing our lives 😊🙏❤️
My first time ever trying the Wim Hof method (2 days ago), I was able to hold my breath for 2 minutes, couldn't believe it, second day 2:30 minutes. First day cold shower, I didn't do the breathing prior, I struggled to stay in the cold shower for 30 seconds, second day, I did the breathing first, then easily did 2 minutes in the cold shower. Today is my 3rd day (and my 4th day of Fasting). I fast quite often and I have to say, doing the 4 day fast this time has been extremely easy - I have had so much energy - doing intense cardio sessions in the Gym with 3 days of no food. Unbelievable. I can't wait to work myself upto having the Ice Bath in the middle of winter. I wish I found Wim Hof years ago. Thank you Wim Hof.
Can you explain how you worked yourself into fasting? I can fast for a day but it’s difficult as I have a very physical job and get light headed. Thank you
@Ronathon02 - one more thing I forgot to mention. Try fasting over the weekend for your first 3 day fast, that way you don't have to worry about work, maybe start on a Thursday night (after dinner), then eat again on the Sunday night.. But try to do something to keep your mind busy and active during the fast.
@@ajbarry99 ok awesome thank you 👍🏻
intense cardio sessions while fasting hmmm 🤔
@@erinbail8583 Yes, it's great, burn a lot of excess fat off, I wouldn't do Strength or bodybuilding during fasting, that would be pointless as your body is not getting any external protein.
I have experienced that when I sometimes have too many thoughts spinning around during the retention phase it automatically gets shorter, whereas when I am not distracted by the mind and just follow the feeling I can hold the breath for a bit longer. I think that length & quality of holding the breath also very much depend on how busy your mind is with thoughts and how much you follow the actual feeling.
I have adhd and the worse my stress the harder to focus and find that stillness. That feeling that” it’s not working” braatjjg faster and deeper tend to help over come the worse days. Which in turn slows he thoughts down for the rest of the day
same
Please talk more about the breathing and emotional changes and spirituality please. So thankful for this and the method. Thank you once again.
HAPPY RESURRECTION DAY! Thank you for all you do to help so many.
it was taking me a long time to get over covid so i watched your vids , started with cold showers and breathing , 1st time holding breath i could do only 25 sec then panic set in , two days later and its 40sec , feel i have more energy already , thank you
gimme an update i had great success with the breathing when i had covid so i would like to hear some experiences what happens if u use it after covid
You change my life, I love to do the breathing and I combined with yoga.
My longest time was 2 min. I don't do it every day, but when I practice I feel amazing good. Thank you for sharing all your expirence with us.
The Wim Hof method is an invaluable gift to us all. The breathing makes me feel incredible and the cold is like a super power!
Yes by your deep breathing and going deeper I have overcome all my negative forces within me by which I am feeling lot better. God bless you.
Love Wim Hof's enthusiasm and energy
Happy Easter Wim and the ICE GANG🎉❤
I get the giggles but only sometimes. I love it, even though it totally disrupts my rounds. Go with the flow!!!
Nearly at two and a half years of breath holding.From depression to total control and presence. I do two rounds of 20 breaths through the nose.10 and 12 minutes.
Very good! You provide encouragement and hope to others.
12 minute breath holds!?!?!
6 Months with the WHM, turned 50 this week and I never felt better than now! Thank you so much, Wim!! ((Good Joke..! 😃))
I love it when you laughed at your own joke!
My girlfriend says "nobody cracks you up like you do."
I'm glad Wim Hof does the same.
Love ya bro!
So far, I did the breathing exercises while I was taking cold showers:
Now, I learn it is better to do the breathing when I'm in a warm environment in order to open up my body: Thank you for this advice, I'll do it this way 😌
He has said for like 1000 times that dont do it in the shower or bath or anywhere standing, lay down on couch or bed.. :D?
@@ilaripori6148 True, he did. Gonna do the breathing while feeling comfortable 😌
Thank you, Wim. Your knowledge and wisdom have immense value. My deepest gratitude.
The laughing comes about because through the act of deep breathing, the ratio of air starts to become more like nitrous oxide which is laughing gas.
Absolute great video !, I've started your breathing method and cold showers pretty committed now. I've experienced a very big burst in energy accompanied by ALOT more positive motivation throughout the day. Since I had started, one other co-worker of mine started as well ! Community will prevail !
Thank you foe changing my life wim! Love you!
Thanks!
Thanks Wim Let the healing begin there's nothing as invigorating as the breathwork and a cold plunge or cold swim
Healing saga continues
@@vytkoicaro IKR Good days and bad days The healing path is bumpy but with Wims tools life won't stump me
Took a couple listens to the joke to realize it's about military time. The 24 hour clock! In the US we still use the elementary school am/pm.
thank you, was searching through the comments perplexed about the joke haha!
1. ❄WIM HOF ❄, you have all my respect for what you do;
2. YOU are a super HUMAN, not necessarily by the world records you broke, but by the human qualities that you have and by the desire to share your knowledge with your peers, to live together on this earth as happily as possible (I greatly admire the fact that your religion is human happiness, not religious details 👍);
3. May GOD give you many years on earth, "HAPPY, STRONG and HEALTHY" (like You said);
4. With such people the human species truly evolves.
5. No comment !
6. Just RESPECT 🙏.
Muy buenos días, me encanta ésta técnica.
La vengo haciendo hace 1 año , saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷
Thank you Wim, lets hope and pray that the whole world may get to know you and your method. Lots of love from @breathpower !
Thank you Wim , Happy Easter! Love your joke! 😁
Thank you!!! These were all questions I had! I thought I was failing!
What is the main difference between medittion and breathing exercises? In meditation I find it hard to do for long periods of time but your breathing technique I feel as if it is more comforting
Think of the both as a tool to cleanse your body.
The breathing exercise is a broad sword. It will always have an impact in cutting through your emotional baggage/traumas. A broad sword will always have some kind of effect, that’s why is easier and more suited to our western culture.
Meditation however is more like a scalpel. It usually takes more time and care but you can be way more accurate and aware of what you are doing within yourself. But that takes time to learn. Training, in a way. In the end a scalpel can have the same impact as a broad sword tho.
Hope that helps.
0:31 Which temperature is in the barrell? 4 celsius? Or is that 37f in which gives about 3c.
all the love, all the power...
love you my lovely Wim ❤❤❤
Is it weird that I don't like the breathing part, it gives me anxiety but love the breath hold part. I find it relaxing when I am not breathing.
Nope I'm the same, I feel at peace on the breath hold, although might be because the breathing bit is harder.
Same here. The breathing part gives Me anxiety and Anger.. I have it:( does anyone know the reason?
@@joannakd5479 that is the purpose, you are putting your body into a stress response state and then training it to calm itself with the breath hold and mind relaxation. the benefits of the breathing also include the alkaline cleanse of your blood and reset of your system. so do not fight the anxious feelings when breathing, accept it and let it flow through you, then enjoy the peace of the breath hold and breath it all out once more.
How about 24:32 minutes? Thanks for getting me on this path of super humanity...what one human can do another human can do. Blessings on all of humanity and on joyous humor and if you sing with love you always sound beautiful 🙏❤🖖!!
Thanks Whim, thanks to your method I overcame PTSD, Anxiety and a lot of things. : )
Wishing the whole ice gang very small eggs during this Easter season 😉 Stay cold, my friends! ❄🥚🥚
😂
Ya man so funny wish thats right mf 😂
First I didn’t get it but then it became to slowly sink in 😂😂
Well, only about half of the ice gang 😉
Love love love
Great questions, thank you for the answers Wim!
Thank you for your hard work and dedication to sharing this important research and information, I own the book, get it. it's worth it
had this burst of laughter after trying a few sessions, think my body was trying to tune me into the silliness of it and embrace the lasting effects as it becomes a practice. the halo like electricity around my head and i notice my the back of my hands and fingers like pulling the heat from the air around me. i felt like i could like ignite a persons cigarette with my eyes. core heat.
I love you man, thanks for everything !
Guru Wim, you legend! We love you. Just be the same 💪🏼
JUST BREATH! HOW SIMPLE, YET COMPLEX. ANY THAT WILL, WILL BECOME A BELIEVER.
Thank you for your encouragement.
Ahh thank you!! I’ve been doing this breathing every day for months (years on and off!) and never get high or dmt/visions or anything but I can do 2+ minutes breath holds. Good to know it’s still working! Would be fun to see something ridiculous once in a while though 😂
lately i've been doing 20+ rounds of the bedtime breathing (in the app) in the evening. i would love to see and/or learn about a comparison between 1 hour of WHM and 1 hour of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Awesome work.
I have a question for all you amazing people doing the breathing exercise everyday.
I have been doing the Wim Hof method for going on about 2 years now, and I've only made it to 2:17 ONCE. And to be honest, I was distracted by Wim talking (on the app the first time), and wasn't thinking about how long it had been. That seems to be what pulls my brain back to thinking most of the time. (How long has it been?) It's a fraction of a second thought, but it snaps me back to trying to hit an imaginary mark, and therefore, thinking, about the times. And it messes with my state of, not thinking? Presence? I don't know what to call it lol My avg breath hold (retention) based on what the app says, is anywhere from 1:30-1:45. I usually get 2 minutes on round 3 almost every time. (The last round) Also, I'm doing the BREATHING before bed (3 rounds, 30 breaths) and in the morning. (3 rounds, 30 breaths) After experimenting with more rounds for a while & more breaths, That's what feels good to me. (No forcing) I've been doing it twice a day for about 6 months, but at least once a day for almost 2 years. I also take an ice bath EVERY DAY. In the morning after my breath work. For about a year now. I'm up to about 10 minutes every morning.
The myriad of benefits I have come across are almost too long to list. I won't do it here, I'll spare you all lol 😆 this is already long as hell & I'm assuming you know most of them anyway.
All that to say, I want to improve my holds/retention times. I wanna hit 3 minutes. But when my body starts to feel what I can only describe as immense pleasure & tingling during a hold, (about 1:30-2:00 in) it's almost as if fear, anxiety etc.. makes me inhale and I always feel like I could have done a little more. I'm afraid I'll pass out, and my brain, no matter what I do, goes into what I like to call, "INHALE NOW" mode. Like a subconscious, uncontrollable, state of panic, or fear, that I feel, if I kept going, I would be forcing it. As we all know Wim says "NO FORCING!" But would I be? Really? Or is that a trick or the mind???
After all this time, I feel like it's finally time to get past it, and hit that 3 minute mark. ANY help or advice to improve the times is super appreciated, and I'm very grateful for your help.
And if it's a lot to type, or anything like that, I'm down to have a voice conversation maybe on Instagram? I dunno. I'll leave it to you guys. Let me know. And thank you in advance for your time and help.
And if anyone wants any other info before answering, I'd be happy to reply with whatever you want to know.
Thank you all!
All the love, all the power. ❤
You still come across as very ambitious while beeing rather unrelaxed.
The key for me is this: mind control and calmness. The more you think, the more oxygen your brain eats away. Feel deep into your body, enjoy the sensations and learn to control your thoughts by focus on your feelings and awareness. It's not a race to the 3min mark. It's more like a "Oh, we're already past that? Didn't notice the time flying by..." cheers!
@@dustrider9306 Thank you man. I appreciate the compliment. I'll try to only feel my body more, I completely understand what you saying about the feeling being an awareness. I know it's an ongoing process, just like the 1 min mark, and the 2 minute for that matter. I'll get there eventually. Believe it or not, just writing this comment out gave me a little bit more confidence and going a tiny bit longer, and I'm averaging about 2:05 now. Thank you for answering, and sending your positive vibes my way. I'm very grateful.
Have a good one brother. 🙏
I’m not sure where to submit questions. I was curious I know that you shouldn’t do the cold exposure on a full stomach, but is it okay to do the breath work after eating??
Also, when is the best time to take a drink of water during the breath work? On the out hold? Or the in hold? Or should I pause?
Thank you!
Do you think it is necessary to do other types of workouts like lifting weights, other than the breathing and the cold exposure? Or would the breathing and cold exposure be enough of a workout if you do it every day?
That WAS funny :)) Thanks Wim, once again !!!
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Hey Wim, would love to hear your thoughts on what's happening to the agricultural farmers in the Netherlands. What do you think?
I usually can hold my breath for 1 minute and 30 seconds. It's really hard for me to get to 2 minutes. It happens on the odd occasion though 😊 is the body alkaline at 1 minute 30? I was a little confused as towards the end of the video it sounds like that happens around 2 minutes.
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omg Wim, what a dad joke.
I love the tips, by the way. I would love to hear more.
Love the positive vibe of this guy. Also the joke at the end lol
What should i do if i get sick and have a cold? Should I stop cold showers?
I don't know the answer to this and am not an expert but I do. I even cold plunge in my pool when I have the flu even though I have it on good advice you shouldn't. Haha! It's your body....no one can tell you what to do!
Absolutely stunned we got this video for free. Sod all else is.
There are dozens on his channel, all for free!
@@Marshallgill Have you read his book ? Not one sentence or word on actual ice baths, not a single one.
However you can "purchase" that off his website...... Unreal.
@@mooncat.787 Oh no, you have to pay for something?!!!! Waaaaaaaaaa. Possibly hundreds of free videos but everything isn't free so nothing is? You really need to practice the method. It would do you wonders.
@@Marshallgill I've practiced breathing methods and cold plunges for year's. Long before Wim Hof became known for it.
The method has been around for thousands of year's, it's nothing new.
Only to the likes of people like you though.
@@mooncat.787 LMAO! What does that have to do with all of the free videos being free? Ouch, you made me feel bad because something something?!! hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!! Thanks for the laugh!!
After breathing exercise and taking a cold shower in the morning I have a cold nose for the most of the day......how do I get rid of that cold or is it normal ? Thank you for your answer
Just started i suffered asthma When young still do a little ..finding it hard to hold the minute ..Will practice make this easier ?
Every time I have a cold shower I can't warm up for the rest of the day. I can do five minutes or thirty seconds but still I can't warm up. Is that normal? Toni 😀
Been doing it months not far off a year can only get bout 1.40 usually do 3 to 5 rounds as well
how fast should i do this? sometimes i see breathing him fast, sometimer slow...just the way which is comfortable to me?
how long can you go without breathing?
I have varicose veins the breathing method will help me.. Cure it please reply wim sir
Happy birthday Wim
I love your videos
Thank Wim! Doing my breathing sessions in my MiHigh portable infrared sauna like sleeping bag!👍
Whm breathing is good for varicose veins?
Is there a variant of the breathing exercises or application of cold that helps older men with their typical complaints (prostate)?
My question is: Do you take a break between the rounds? After you hold your breath for 15 seconds and slowly let the air out, do you do the next round right away?
He has breath along videos on youtube, pretty sure after that 15 second recovery breath you start straight away with the new round tho. But look them up, he has them in multiple languages as well, if you want something different from English haha
@@julian444 I've watched those videos and posted the same question in the comment section of two videos, no replies. I guess you're right, if he doesn't mention a break then there's not supposed to be one.
When I started the method I breathed 30-35 times for three minutes; after holding it and breathing in again, the effect was so strong that I felt the need to "recover" for a minute or two before starting the next round.
Well, in this video Wim says to listen to your body, to do it the way it feels right for you, which is different for each of us.
I just wonder if anybody is also taking a break or if I'm the only one.
What is the difference between normal slow or fast breathing?
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Good Vid ! Love it ❤
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I don't understand what I am doing wrong.
I train Wim Hof breathing now daily for over 90 days and I barely reach the 1,5 min mark breath holding. Sometimes not even the 1 min mark and I never got longer than 1,5 min. I watched several times in other videos how Wim Hof is breathing in and how I should release the air without pushing, so that I breath in more air then I release. But whatever I do, I always reach the point of uncomfortable asphyxiation-feeling around 50-60 seconds and at the latest at 1:30 min I HAVE TO BREATH or I pass out.
Any one any ideas what I am doing wrong? ):
It's normal, don't worry about that, I think wim is talking about the 2-3 minutes when you do multiple rounds... You can try and see how you do. For me on the 5th round I used to do around 1:50 and my average according to the app is 1:24, so don't worry, you are not alone :D
Win, antes duraba hasta más de tres minutos, ahora no duró ni dos, por qué pasará eso?
I tried doing cold showers a few times but every time i caught a cold in the end. How could I go about it? Just be very very gradual?
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Took me second to get that joke at the end haha brilliant 😂😂
What will i do if my breathing got interrupted? Will I repeat the whole process? Thanks Wim. From the Philippines.
How many time the effects Will remain after I do the breathing method?
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Hi Wim! Could your method help with nose surgery recovery? Also could it help with empty nose syndrome (ENS)? Just curious because people with ENS seem to have a constant overactivation of their nervous system, and maybe retraining that could help in a way?
How can I use the breathing method to prepare to climb Kilimanjaro in a six weeks??
How to breath?l saw your video how to breath but l want to now how we can contorl our breath.l mean,every things about exhalation and unhalation on your metod .if you get video of yourself and trail this is really amazing
How can I take cold showers in tropical countries?
How to breath? And what if l am not able to brief longer than 1 minute?
Hi Wim!
I always have a little trouble warming up after a cold bath or shower. Are there any tips or, do I have to do the horse stance in a specific way?
Does this help hold your breath longer?
can i take a cold shower and do breathing if i have heart problems?
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What if i do the breathing nasally both inhale and exhale? Does it still work?
Hy Win.... I've been breathing for almost 1 month and I can't retain more than 1 and a half, 1 and 45 minute. Am I doing something wrong? Advice please. Tks
Hi there I am having a lot of panic attacks lately can people help me wot works best for them thanks
That was a very funny joke in the video! I'm still laughing... Tell us some more jokes in your videos! 🙂