thelerner Posted September 24, 2018 If anyone wants to try it. Cause winter is coming, may as well make friends with the cold and learn some pretty cool mind/body hacks.  https://www.wimhofmethod.com/free-mini-class  3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted November 23, 2018 Looks like Wim Hof is offering 50% off on his original course tomorrow, 'Black Friday' for info- https://www.wimhofmethod.com/elearning/10-week-video-course Type in BLACKFRIDAY50 and get 50% off.  I found it worthwhile, but not easy. Many benefits, much discomfort, some risk.. but thats the way I like it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rintrah Posted December 11, 2018 Doing it right now. Was wondering if there are any Taoist practices that are similar to the Wim Hof method. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted December 12, 2018 (edited)  Cool, how's it going, how do you like it?  Most Taoist practices go along with nature and tend not to be forceful, so I don't think you'll find similar things in most Taoist playbooks.  Tibetan and Yogic practices probably have breathing patterns that use retention and fast 'fire' breathing.  It's not very close but has a couple similar concepts, Tibetan 9 Step Bottled breathing has the same elements - https://www.meditationexpert.com/meditation-techniques/m_9_step_bottled_wind_pranayama_practice.html  Some compare Wim Hof to Tumo, which is not really accurate in my book, though they arrive at similar ends. The Tumo practices I've been exposed to used 3 equal part breathing, 7in 7hold 7exhale or 10 10 10, and specific visualizations.. some had specific chants and deep poses too. Even thats beginners level, the practice gets pretty deep.  Edited December 12, 2018 by thelerner 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zen Pig Posted December 12, 2018 I have been doing the Wim Hof method. and yes, it is close to a lot of different breathing techniques, but in my experience, being in my 60's I was able to hold my breath after a couple of weeks of daily practice for 3 min's 6 seconds, and that was with my lungs mostly empty. (that is the way he has you hold your breath, with empty lungs, not a full breath, which is serious freaky the first time you do it). I am also doing the cold water immersion, and I found it amazing the difference when one does the breathing/ meditation before getting in the cold water. (this is also common in many martial arts).   It's not that the water is not cold, but it does not seem to be as unpleasant as one would think, especially if you can stay in a focused relaxed state. all kinds of very good health things going on doing the cold water bath, and the breathing. I actually researched it, and found that this guy was spot on. After getting out of the ice water, one feels like a million bucks. Hof recommends staying in the ice water for only about 2 min's. it is not about being macho, but resetting the body. I also do a 3 day water fast every other month, which also re-boots the body, and immunity system. We pay so much for pharmaceutical drugs to treat chronic conditions, when the body can heal itself for many things, and most of it is completely free. good luck on your journey.   2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted December 12, 2018 I see the long breath holds as gaining vitamins A's- Alkaline & Adrenaline and showers and baths provide Vitamin C- Cold which is anti-inflammatory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
