Can't sleep? We explore if the Wim Hof or 4-7-8 breathing technique is better for drifting off, and which helps you wake up feeling more energized.

As Wim Hof practices the technique in the morning, I tried it after waking up in the morning and really enjoyed it. It made me feel less stressed, more energised and ready to take on the day.

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 ...

Key points Through concentration and meditation, Wim Hof was able to deliberately activate his autonomic nervous system. The Wim Hof method involves breathing exercises, cold therapy, and mindset ...

The method is based on three fundamental pillars: controlled breathing, exposure to the cold and meditation or concentration. According to Wim Hof, these combined practices can not only improve ...

Breathing not-so-easy: Can meditation and ice baths really set your mind and body free? Techniques like the Wim Hof method are all the rage, but the evidence for their healing prowess is mixed ...

The Wim Hof Method, outlined in the book of the same title, involves a combination of breathing techniques and cold exposure with benefits including cognitive function, stress reduction and ...

A recent review has found that there is insufficient quality evidence backing the notion that the Wim Hof method, which involves cold water plunges and a special breathing technique, brings health ...

The Wim Hof Method, developed by Dutchman Wim Hof, combines breathwork with cold water plunges or showers to allegedly achieve better health.

Hof continued this habit through that winter in Amsterdam and as he experimented, he began evolving his breathing techniques which is actually based on an ancient Tibetan Buddhist technique known ...

Health Study Finds No Strong Evidence for Benefits of Wim Hof Method "It must be noted that the quality of the studies is very low," the authors of a new review on the method wrote.

Key points Through concentration and meditation, Wim Hof was able to deliberately activate his autonomic nervous system. The Wim Hof method involves breathing exercises, cold therapy, and mindset ...