The Wim Hof Method is even known to relieve symptoms of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson‘s disease, asthma, sarcoidosis, vasculitis and other autoimmune diseases.īreath is an integral part of one´s life. This way we can reach our deepest essence. Exposure to the cold is a way to quieten internally and just be. When I enter the cold with humility, in relaxed state and awareness of myself as the observer (self-awareness), I accept the cold and experience an ecstatic enjoyment of connection and altered state of consciousness. This setting and exposure to the cold do not go together and that is the moment the person escapes the cold. When our thought patterns create tension and defiance in stressful situations, we are set to rejection. Apart from altered state of consciousness and mindset, the breathing exercise causes changes in biochemical processes in the body, making it easier for us to relax in the cold and accept it.
In this setting, the breathing exercise we practice before exposure to the cold is crucial. We learn to observe our thoughts, emotions and our body as an object all this while being aware that we are the subject, the observer.īeing aware that we are the observers creates room for acceptance and relaxation in any situation. We set the mind into the state of determination, ease and relaxation even in situations in which we do not usually feel comfortable. When you combine these three, you will get a powerful force which can bring great changes into your life. The Wim Hof Method is based on three pillars which are breathing, cold therapy and commitment.