The 4-7-8 breathing technique for sleep is often recommend as an easy calming exercise for those who struggle to drift off, but how does it compare to the Wim Hof method? And which controlled ...

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The Wim Hof Method is named after the person who developed it—a man named Wim Hof from the Netherlands. He developed his method after years of pushing the physiological limits of his body and the ...

Plunging into an ice bath and setting time aside in your busy day for deep breathing exercises might not be at the top of your to-do list. but for fans of the Wim Hof Method, it’s a ritual believed to ...

I usually wake up with the sun. No alarm, no wearable. Just nature. I like to live as naturally as possible, waking up with the light and beginning with a deep breath. That’s the first thing. A ...

Breathing is something we do unconsciously. But knowing when and how to take conscious deep breaths could unlock a host of benefits ...

Whether plunging themselves into ice baths or deliberately hyperventilating and then holding their breath, devotees of “The Iceman” Wim Hof are evangelical about the physical and mental benefits these ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Extreme diver Mario Cyr led the way in cold exploration, but it was Wim Hof who popularized the benefits of cold. The Wim Hof method, developed by Dutchman Wim Hof, also known as the "Iceman", has ...