The Wim Hof method has already won over 200,000 followers around the world. The Wim Hoff method, all the way to Montreal Because the feat is there: to consciously influence the way the body reacts, and to condition the mind to apprehend something as hostile as ice water for several tens of minutes. Wim Hof above all displayed the power of the mind over the apprehension of such an exercise. These theses have yet to be proven by science. It is also said to fight inflammation as well as chronic diseases like Parkinson’s. The benefits of immersion in ice cold waterĪccording to Wim Hof, this extreme immersion has benefits on the body but also and especially on the psyche, especially regarding stress and anxiety management. In 2013, he spent nearly two hours in a box filled with ice. The Dutch has been training for 40 years and collecting records. With regular training, the time spent in very cold water increases. Wim Hof defined a method based on three pillars breathing exercises, gradual exposure to extreme cold, and meditation. A prolonged immersion in icy waters is reserved for the initiated. Thirty seconds in a 10-degree bath is enough to activate the lymphatic system, improve circulation and release endorphins, the well-being hormones. We know the virtues of the hot, cold and relaxation course: better circulation and a strengthened immune system. Except that for Wim, happiness lies icy waters. The one who created the eponymous method has been swimming in happiness since childhood.
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