Benefits Of Intermittent Hypoxia - WHM & SOMA Breath

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[@EvolutionofDave]

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[@thomasnelson1073]

It's always the uncomfortable things that give us health. Cold shower Better diet More sleep Meditation Positive mind set and so on Just shows how far away we have drifted from our natural state because we seek comfort due to what we see with other people and TV etc

[@EvolutionofDave]

spot on as always Thomas

[@pablosearth]

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[@EvolutionofDave]

now that is super cool Paul, very pleased for you, i love hearing stories like that thank you...as an aside, it would help me if you used this link for the 21day: lp.somabreath.com/the-awakening-breathwork-journey/#a_aid=EvolutionofDave&a_bid=4a266797 however, dont worry if youve already clicked...good luck with the experience..im certain youll love it

[@George-nm1mq]

Another benefit I experienced (I don't know if I'm the only one) is that my flow state really improved. Whatever I'm doing, it has not to be something I especially enjoy, it coud be something as simple as going to the supermarket or even watching a KZbin video, I'm so concentrated at doing it, to a point where times seems to pass so quickly. Even sometimes I think it's been only a couple of hours but actually it has been four! In a KZbin video you have this option to slow it down or speed it up. Well, my life is like it has been speeded it up X2. In my opinion that means that I'm enjoying life more than before, because only in good moments is where we experience that time flyes. Before starting WHM this flow state was something that happened to me once in a while, now it's happening more oftenly.

[@EvolutionofDave]

yep if you go back to when i started this journey, thats what i often spoke about...i had a sudden insatiable appetite for learning, my mind had been opened, more energy...etc glad its worked for you

[@stedega368]

Superb and detailed info. Something you don't even get in some of the breathwork courses. thank you !🙏

[@EvolutionofDave]

thats super kind of you to say thank you very much

[@onthe9s857]

Hi dave, mate your vids are awesome, I had a panic/anxiety attack a couple of months ago and your vids have been really helpful in terms of getting me back on track, your vids are appreciated bud

[@EvolutionofDave]

Oh wow that's very kind if you thank you..glad you're back on track sir...good luck with everything

[@hejjsan1234]

Another great video! Ive been doing Wim Hoff technique for 6 months now and it realy helped med alot whit my depression and and anxiety. I live in sweden soo we also gott great weather to practice in now ❄ Keep up the good work! 🙏

[@EvolutionofDave]

Thank you mr Duck, very kind of you and yes, many solve their depression with it - amazing isnt it that you no longer need to turn to pharmaceuticals - well done you my friend - keep it up and enjoy the snow!!

[@999titu]

Do u take bath in cold water. That's killing

[@thomasnelson1073]

I love the fact you still like to stay young I'm a big advocate of it as we should feel young it's just when we hit a certain age society says we can't do what we usto msny people feel stronger and healthier physically and mentally and emotionally at 50 it's a life experience learning from what you should

[@EvolutionofDave]

yeh totally, i know many people whom genuinely believe that life goes down hill at a certain age...its all BS

[@pablo_elizalde]

I picked up The Oxygen Advantage the other day. Super interesting to hear that kind of stuff. I had no clue.

[@EvolutionofDave]

amazing isnt it...so good that this knowledge is out there

[@paddylindley1879]

After reading the Oxygen Advantage I forced myself to only breathe through my nose when running and my performance has improved massively. Not so sure about taping your mouth shut when you sleep though..

[@HYPOXiX]

This is an amazingly informative video!

[@EvolutionofDave]

AJ...you are a beautiful person thank you

[@fredcastelobranco3220]

And thanks for your good work. Recently I started a KZbin channel and you were one of my inspirations to do it.

[@EvolutionofDave]

no problem and well done for starting your channel - good work my friend - whats it about?

[@fredcastelobranco3220]

The channel is about liberty, motorcycles and other philosophical subjects that I enjoy to talk about. Actually I speak while riding my Triumph street twin. I'm really enjoying. I'll send you a link but I believe that you are not going to understand, since it's in Portuguese, but I'm thinking about starting another channel in English to try to reach more people. Anyway here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKemc5uiZZacnKM I hope that you enjoy. Nice to talk to you. I've been watching your videos for more than a year. Thanks

[@fredcastelobranco3220]

The channel is about liberty, motorcycles and other philosophical subjects that I enjoy to talk about. Actually I speak while riding my Triumph street twin. I'm really enjoying. I'll send you a link but I believe that you are not going to understand, since it's in Portuguese, but I'm thinking about starting another channel in English to try to reach more people. Anyway here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKemc5uiZZacnKM I hope that you enjoy. Nice to talk to you. I've been watching your videos for more than a year. Thanks

[@JohnBoughey]

3:24 the most English reaction 😆 I’ve been doing cold showers now for 3 months, I’m going to now add in the WHM to my habits! Best wishes

[@EvolutionofDave]

Yes yes yes....! Do it John

[@davew3935]

It would be nice to understand the relative importance or impact of all of these methods. I know they can work in tandem, but which on its own is most powerful for health benefits? There are only so many hours in the day, and you might be better off focusing on some more than others, including: 1. Diet (including fasting) 2. Breath work (SOMA and WHM) 3. Cold Therapy 4. Cardio exercise 5. Muscle/strength exercise 6. "Energy" exercises (Yoga, 5 Rites, QiGong, Tai Chi, etc - admittedly some of these impact strength)

[@EvolutionofDave]

yes agreed, however I think it is possible to work them all through the day without too much effort...i do...ill be creating a program which will help with all that. For me Breathwork comes first, since its psychological impact helps you do the rest...

[@pigstonwidget]

anecdotely it's mostly women I know doing ice bathing/cold showering/wild swimming. a couple of men I know didn't like it! lots of fascinating info there, thank you!

[@EvolutionofDave]

Thanks

[@nicholas-rochester.77]

A great video ! 😀💯

[@EvolutionofDave]

thanks Nicholas, kind of you to say

[@fredcastelobranco3220]

The channel is about liberty, motorcycles and other philosophical subjects that I enjoy to talk about. Actually I speak while riding my Triumph street twin. I'm really enjoying. I'll send you a link but I believe that you are not going to understand, since it's in Portuguese, but I'm thinking about starting another channel in English to try to reach more people. Anyway here's the link

[@EvolutionofDave]

oh thats brilliant, I stopped riding bikes when my son was born.....I also had a triumph but a Daytona instead and prior to that an Aprillia and then the first bike was the biggest, a BMW GSA - i did some great european touring on that one...ill be in Portugal later this year for the Boom Festival - are you in Brazil? or Portugal and dont forget you can get your audience to translate your channel for you too....good luck with it..would love to see it

[@francescabevilacqua9447]

So interesting...I’m hooked! thanks so much

[@EvolutionofDave]

no problem - lots to discover

[@thomasnelson1073]

I was doing the evolutionary holler earlier with my kids haha do it often first thing in morning love it

[@EvolutionofDave]

now that is most excellent, Tom in the group does the same with his family too - really good to hear - we must all climb a mountain and do it off the top!!

[@thomasnelson1073]

Right on man I was out in my top this morning was minus 1 people still think I'm crazy haha I'm in south Wales so don't get too cold as maybe where you are. The UK Is supposto to have snow soon it snowed here in Feb - match last few years

[@EvolutionofDave]

yeh i cant wait for a bit of snow - fingers crossed for something like this: instagram.com/p/BtVpQ_EgqUb/

[@thomasnelson1073]

@@EvolutionofDave Haha at the end when you say ohhhhhhhh yeah it's such a good feeling how fresh you mind feels man feel Just like a kid again

[@thomasnelson1073]

I'll never leave my godly cold shower it's my best friend and teacher

[@thomasnelson1073]

In order to get the benefits you need to relax don't fight it embrace it you can't fight with such a force

[@EvolutionofDave]

yes totally - pretty much like most things in life

[@BoBurson]

Thanks Dave. Quick question. I didn’t know about lungs/back thing you mentioned and have been lying for WHM breathing. Since seeing your video I have been trying it sitting. I can’t get anywhere near the times I was lying. Any tips/advice would be appreciated.

[@EvolutionofDave]

well i think go back to doing it on the floor on your back, theres no problem in doing it on the back i quite often do it...like everything i preach about on here this is very much a case of finding your own way and figuring out what works best for you

[@jeanschmit862]

Hello Dave, I wanted to say that I appreciate your videos very much, your factual honesty and your straightforwardness. Thank you very much. I have some questions; maybe you can help me: - Is there a maximum of IH dosis beyond which the training gets dangerous? I do a daily 6 to 12 minutes of IH periods ( WHM/Soma, my SpO2 going down between 60 and 89). How much would you think I can do to get a maximum of benefits without danger? - Are there recent scientific studies of this kind of IH self training? Thanks a lot for the answer. Keep up the good work!

[@EvolutionofDave]

HI Jean, thanks for the kind words and the question. Firstly I should state the following, whilst I am trained as a Breathwork instructor, I am not medically trained, so my ideas and advice here are based on my own experience, please remember we are all different, especially from a physiological perspective. So in answer to your question, have you read the pubmed report 'The Therapeutic Potential for intermittent hypoxia, a matter of dose'? if not, do, its worth the read. Secondly, i personally do regular (not always daily these days) bouts of 20-30mins of breathwork in the morning that includes IH. If i want to go crazy then on the occasion i might do an hour (the soma awakening session is an hour by the way). I have not ever had any ill effects from doing this and i have retained a healthy mind and body, since my start in 2017. I dont yet know of any further studies, however this is another one thats worth a read, indicating the use of IH in the medical industry: post.health.ufl.edu/2018/12/03/when-less-oxygen-heals/?fbclid=IwAR1V_8os99uU0XGgs7QXIIVibtjtlRj1UMZP8oMDYdQknr-vP1DBDwm1wnY

[@jeanschmit862]

Thank you for your help Dave. I know the articles but I am looking for a more recent article concerning kumbhaka. The one that I find best is Dr Prakash Chintamani Malshe' s "Nisshesha rechaka pranayama offers benefits through brief intermittent hypoxia" published in 2011, but that one you probably know. Nothing more recent concerning the implications of breath suspension seems to have been published since then. Stay safe Jean

[@dothework2989]

Gorgeous countryside. Where abouts are you in England?

[@EvolutionofDave]

Near to Bath - lots of lovely countryside around here

[@alexandramcleod2079]

Blessings. Love finding your channel. Funny you mentioned the gender disparities. Perhaps you are correct but you possibly should know that there is a completely different and seperate WHM worldwide group specifically for Women ONLY. Most of us came from the ‘standard’ WH group and found it extremely ego driven, competitive and appallingly sexist. ( I don’t include WH himself) . So once again, as in many levels of history and society, there is a very large enlightened, group of women who support and succeed without the need to belittle or compete with others. There are thousands who hack the ice each morning with an axe to practice our cold therapy etc...

[@EvolutionofDave]

Amazing...yes and those groups have am entirely different focus as you say....Gilly Mcarthur in the lake district does a fantastic job of promoting it too

[@jaylinn416]

Hi Dave. Thanks for your informative videos. I am starting on WHM and I am doing about a bit over a minute hold on breath. ( First round about a minute. Second about a minute and a half. And the third, I usually drop back to a minute. ) If I just stay at this beginner's level, instead of trying to lengthen my hold time, am I getting most of benefits? Or should I force myself to increase my hold time to get more benefit? I am more focused on doing this everyday than trying to force myself too much. What is your advise? Thanks.

[@EvolutionofDave]

Hi James...yes never force it...ive personally not focussed on breath hold time...you will get the benefits regardless of time. Obviously if you were training as a free diver then it would be different but so too would the type if breathing technique... and in fact getting to 4 mjns with a free diving technique isn't too difficult. If I were you...just focus on making this a regular exercise...try soma breath too if you haven't already...mix it up...experiment with it...but don't push it...good luck

[@sj12073]

This is very interesting subject for me as I have been doing soma for around 8 months now. I've completed the 21 day protocol and looking at the instructors course. How ever I felt the need for a change up so the last two days I have done the WH method. Amazing results but it does feel strange to do so much mouth breathing when in soma it may be done but in small doses after a build up of nose inhalation and mouth exhaling. WH definitely is very energizing but do feel that my heart rate is faster during the day after WH but I did do 9 rounds in one go 😂 maybe why. What's your favourite out of the two methods and do u think they both have the same benifits? It's a but confusing I need to read a bit more into the WH method it's new to me where as I've done quite alot of soma. Will say I feel super charged today and super present in my mind I think WH method gets you quite quickly into the present moment

[@EvolutionofDave]

HI Sarah, yeh i thinik 9 rounds is a bit excessive...both WHM and SOMA offer the same breathing benefits from the intermittent hypoxia, so if you prefer one over the other thats fine, since youll get the same results from a physiological perspective,. However, when you apply the isochronic tones and the guided meditation from the SOMA you get a few more gains...if you try a 4-5 round soma then you see really interesting results too. The WHM is obviously cold therapy and yoga too of course, so there are extra bens there too....im still one for mixing it all up...depending on time constraints and mood...thanks for the great comment...Dave

[@pmoray]

Hi Sarah. I am the opposite. I have been doing Wim Hof breathing for a few months, and I like it a lot. I recently discovered SOMA, and I like it better because of the music, and the guided meditation aspect which was missing from WH. It might just be that we are both exploring new things, and dong that tends to be more interesting until we grow accustomed to it?

[@Springfeild4]

Hello Dave Thanks for your thoughts and knowledge I’m just beginning to learn about the wim hof method and your insights are a good addition to the wim hof site and I have not yet looked into SOMA but I will on your recommendation thanks ! Just a thought I wanted to share on perhaps why more men engage with the method than women I think it’s a deeply rooted biological need to challenge yourself. In tribal times a pregnant girl would leave the tribe in labour and endure physical extremes that she may not survive if she came back she was celebrated Males had initiation rites that the may not survive to become a man. The menstrual cycle offers a monthly opportunity to endure sometimes extreme pain. So women have pain and discomfort programmed in their biology. Perhaps just a complete in researched idea I had.

[@EvolutionofDave]

Yes very good point Simone...youre totally right...and actually on a similar note, you will need to be mindful of your cycle when practicing the cold bit..

[@alirezashawon4969]

Dear dave your vedio is very informative. Can a person with hemoglobin e trait do intermittent hypoxic practice?

[@EvolutionofDave]

HI Ali, i dont know what that is im afraid and as im not a Doc, I wouldnt like to say - generally however its those persons with cardiac or respiratory issues that shouldnt do the breath hold retention (IH) bit. For most the breathwork without the IH would be fine - good luck on your journey Ali

[@danielahutyrova6925]

I think more men are attracted to the cold exposure because cold is the ultimate yin- feminine - principle. More need to balance perhaps?

[@EvolutionofDave]

yeh i think could very well be right...certainly you do need balance with all this

[@fredcastelobranco3220]

Hello my friend, I'm writing from Brazil, and as you may know, it's very sunny around here. So it's not easy to practice the cold therapy, that is why I'm practicing only the breathing. You think that, doing this way I will be able to get the benefits?

[@EvolutionofDave]

absolutely, all the benefits explained in this vid will certainly be coming your way

[@martierobinson3217]

Hello Brazil guy, I live in Durban, South Africa, also very warm here. I started ice baths... only done about 3 or 4 so far. I freeze 1liter, 2 litter and 5 litre water bottles, whatever I can for in the freezer, then pop those in the bath. Once the water bottles have defrosted a bit, I get in. I finish off by pouring water ever ice water is left over, over my body, shoulders, and lastly head. The head hurts from the icy cold, so I wont do that too much. I'm still researching the ice head, pros and cons. Fantastic for the body though

[@EvolutionofDave]

@@martierobinson3217 good work - the ice head is a good thing - great for enhancing the blood brain barrier - the bit that can seep in toxins if not looked after - so a little bit of ice cream head is good ...

[@thomasnelson1073]

How long is your cold shower dave or should I say the hose it is your currently doing outside ?

[@EvolutionofDave]

well its probably around 3-5 mins, depending on where i am - some times i use the indoor shower if i want to do a contrast shower - warm then cold then warm - i often do that during a shave for example

[@mac2658]

Thanks Dave

[@EvolutionofDave]

No problem

[@ingalway]

Any thoughts on people with low pressure and breathwork? I hear much about how good it is to lower high BP but what about people who have low BP to start with. Could it go dangerously low?

[@EvolutionofDave]

Well i always have to start this with - I am not a Dr and this is only my opinion, however no i dont think it would make it go dangerously low. My wife has POTS, a condition that causes an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system and subsequently her blood pressure goes both up and down. Breathwork has been shown to harmonise the autonomic ns and bring it back into balance, which is why my wife has started to practice this. Its worth stating that its the gentler versions of breath work that would work best for someone with those conditions - so the slower 4:8 breathing pattern for example and of course, no force on either inhale or exhale

[@ingalway]

@@EvolutionofDave Thank you Dave. I appreciate the response. I was trying the Wim Hof method yesterday, I didn't pass out! I bought you a coffee, thanks for all the great content.

[@EvolutionofDave]

@@ingalway no problem and thank you too for the coffee, ive been unable to respond to those that have bought me a coffee...so ill do so here - really appreciate it thank you very much

[@lotsofwhiskers]

Do you ever play around with the inhalation hold at the end of each WHM round? The WHM app suggests 10 seconds or so

[@EvolutionofDave]

yeh, in soma breath you go for longer, i just mix it up and go as long as feels right

[@lotsofwhiskers]

@@EvolutionofDave Perfect, I'll try out Soma next time

[@nela8277]

CAN I USE SOMA BREATH WHEN ITAKE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDIcaments?

[@EvolutionofDave]

HI Karina, at your own risk of course, I know of people whom have...bear in mind, like all things like this, the breath-work increases certain neuro transmitters and this either may or may not have an adverse reaction to the psychotropic substance. As I am no scientist or Doctor, i couldnt tell you whether you could do both at the same time.

[@nela8277]

Ok.I understand.can you Tell me what should I do when I can hold breath only30seconds?what should I do then?

[@fatmaalnajjar6222]

Would these breathing methods help with weightloss?

[@EvolutionofDave]

HI Fatma, for me the combination of cold showers (thermogenisis) and breath work and the real game changer of intermittent fasting was great for weight loss

[@leandrobiff]

what temperature you think is a good safe zone to walk in tshirts like you, after practice of course?

[@EvolutionofDave]

HI Leandro, I think its more a case of tolerance, ive personally been ok at -10C and I know that Scot Carney climbed Mt Kilimanjaro with Wim Hof which would have gotten to at least -20 or so.and Scott didnt have a great deal of training prior.....Wim is a different beast altogether, since he's done Everest as well, but he has acclimatized for most of his life...so he's not normal. So i genuinely think there is no specific 'safe' temp...albeit im sure most couldnt handle -20 or below for too long.

[@martierobinson3217]

Dave, do you warm up after cold exposure? Drink a warm drink, dress warmly? Maybe exercise to warm up? I love your videos !

[@EvolutionofDave]

@@martierobinson3217 hi yes i do, i layer up and if necessary do pressups or burpees etc thanks for the kind words

[@iantogriffin9928]

I'm gonna live life , just like your dog who stole the show. No cares in the world. Live each day and worry free.

[@EvolutionofDave]

Yeh man..hrs got it sussed

[@fredcastelobranco3220]

The breathing that I'm practicing is the wim hof.

[@EvolutionofDave]

yeh whm and soma are the same in the use of intermittent hypoxia, soma is like an enhanced version of whm as its more involved and is done to music - you are more likely to experience heightened states with soma

[@fredcastelobranco3220]

Wich one is preferable?

[@EvolutionofDave]

@@fredcastelobranco3220 i now have a preference for SOMA but only because its more involved and i love the music and breathing to a rhythm...but the hypoxic bens are the same and of course you only get the cold therapy bit with whm, tho theres nothing to stop you from doing soma in the cold of course!! as i do

[@daniloescleto1782]

WHY! WHY! WHY!you're always walking???

[@EvolutionofDave]

yep thats how i roll man...walking and talking man...tho my live vids are mostly at home, chatting whilst fueled by black coffee

[@jsmcdougall]

I love the walking, talking, and filming. Could you provide links to your filming gear that makes this possible? Thanks! Also, I love the videos. I've been finding incredible success with the WHM breathing and cold exposure. I've come to crave both.