Wim Hof, the 20-time Guinness World Record holder for extreme temperatures, who was able to scale Mount Everest and Kilimanjaro in nothing but shorts and running shoes, quietly soaks in ice baths for hours and runs marathons in deserts at 50 degrees Celsius without water and food.
And all this thanks to the method of Wim Hof, who, thanks to his abilities, received the nickname "Iceman". According to him, the Wim Hof method will allow you to control the autonomous systems of the body, and most importantly – consciously control the immune system of the body, thanks to which you will be able to resist any disease, including cancer.
What is the Wim Hof method
The Wim Hof method resembles Tumo and Pranayama meditation, but is completely different from them. Practicing yoga for many years, Wim Hof learned to withstand extreme conditions, constantly exposing his body to their effects.
The first part of the method consists of breathing exercises similar to controlled hyperventilation. Of course, controlled hyperventilation – this is just an oxymoron, because it happens outside of our control. However, such exercises will perfectly help oxygenate the blood and cells.
Exercise to improve the functioning of the body's immune system
Exercise 1. Sit back and close your eyes
Assume a meditation posture – whichever is convenient for you. Make sure you can breathe in and out freely without any restrictions. This exercise is best done after waking up and on an empty stomach.
Exercise 2. Warm up
Inhale deeply until you feel a slight pressure inside the solar plexus. Hold this position and then exhale completely. Now stay in this position. Repeat 15 times.
30 powerful breaths
Imagine you are blowing up a balloon. Inhale through your nose and take short but powerful exhalations through your mouth. On exhalation, the stomach should be drawn in, on inhalation – relaxed.
Exercise 3. Scan your body
During the 30 breaths, look into your body and focus on it as much as possible. Try to understand in which parts of the body there is not enough energy, and in which there is too much of it. Try to send energy/heat to the right places. Feel how the body is filled with warmth and love, and the negativity recedes.
exercise 4. Delay
After 30 rapid breaths, inhale the maximum amount of air again, then exhale it and stay in this position without inhaling as much as you can. Relax, think about how oxygen is distributed throughout your body.
Exercise 5. Revitalizing Breath
Inhale as much air as possible again. Feel your chest expand, relax. When your lungs are full of air, once again hold your breath for about 15 seconds.
Direct the energy consciously to scan the body for tension or blockages. Eliminate any tension by directing energy there, feeling how the dark areas of the body are filled with light. Relax.
It is better to start practicing such exercises gradually – from one or two cycles, gradually increasing their number. If you feel dizzy or in pain, lie down on your back, breathe and stop exercising.
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Fim Hof himself says: «Cold– this is your warm friend. To be in the cold, you need to relax as much as possible, let your body be embraced by it – only then the body will process the signals and begin thermogenesis.
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Cold shower
For beginners who want to learn how to tolerate the cold, a cold shower is best. It is necessary to start with the feet and gradually pour cold water on the legs, stomach, shoulders, neck and back, and only then – head. Initial shivering and hyperventilation – quite normal. Try to remain calm and breathe normally. Close your eyes and try to merge with the cold.
Beware! Severe physical discomfort, manifested as severe numbness or pain, indicates that you need to warm up as soon as possible.
When you get out of the shower, use the body scan technique above again.
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Get used to the cold – it's like lifting weights: over time you will get better and better. Your veins are surrounded by small muscles that contract when exposed to cold. In a couple of weeks, they will strengthen along with the vessels and the heart, and at one fine moment you will forget about the need for hot water.
Ice baths
Only when you are fully accustomed to a cold shower, you can try ice baths. Take half a bath of cold water and pour ice into it (the temperature should be 10-12 degrees Celsius).
It is also necessary to take ice baths in a relaxed state. Start with 10 minutes and gradually increase the time spent in ice water. If you doubt your abilities or experience severe discomfort, get out of the bathroom and scan your body.
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Estet-portal warns that before carrying out such procedures, it is imperative to consult a doctor. Remember that ice baths can lead to a heart attack, especially for an unprepared person!
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