How to breathe in the ice bath?

Many people often ask about the best way to breathe in ice bath because it can be an uncomfortable and challenging experience. The cold water can cause the body to go into shock, which can lead to feelings of panic, anxiety, and shortness of breath.
The key to taking an ice bath is to take slow, conscious, deep breaths and avoid holding your breath. Focus on long and calm exhalations to help release tension from your body.
It's also important to listen to your body and stop if you feel uncomfortable or experience any pain or discomfort. No need to force. Start with a short duration and gradually increase your exposure to help your body adjust and make the experience more comfortable over time.
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“The Iceman” Wim Hof is a Dutch athlete and multiple Guinness World Record holder known for his ability to withstand extreme cold and his extraordinary achievements.
Wim believes that EVERYONE is capable of doing the same exceptional things his body allows him to do. That’s why he developed the Wim Hof Method - a combination of breathing exercises, cold therapy and commitment - to give YOU the tools to take control over your body.
He’s on a mission to share the potential health benefits of his method, working with scientists around the world to prove that his techniques work.
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[@markallinson8350]

I had a powerful experience in the breathing exercises yesterday. At the completion of three sets of 30 breaths on the final hold of breath my entire body felt like a massive dynamo or generator, the vibrations were so strong and deep, and my internal organs felt like they were being re-arranged somehow. And although I was quite warm under a blanket, I began to shiver in a way I had never shivered before - the whole bed was shaking. It felt good so I went with it, and slowly the shivering transitioned into a deep warm glow, and there were lights, everywhere. Amazing.

[@shea5542]

That’s wild

[@todpeterson6976]

DMT right??

[@VoldiShotCA]

Homie was dying

[@nicolasklock6955]

No way you’re sober

[@AJK323]

sure bud

[@vernonlong2175]

The last couple of dark, horrible, long years was possible because of your breathing technique. I hope I can meet you someday and look you in the eyes and thank you for my life. God bless you sir…. For this very moment

[@shea5542]

❤️

[@johnmcwick1]

The way your comment was worded sounded for a moment like you said it was dark because of the breathing technique lol. The ice baths and breathing truly are great and are amazing especially if I’m tired and need to push through a few more min of hard work.

[@ROCKDEES1]

I just relax my body and my breathing regulates almost immediately.

[@alexlonac5858]

❤❤❤❤The cutest ice man on Earth..I love your voice, energy and teaching. Wishing you REWARD of world recognition since you still ON after 30 yrs and going ❤

[@mattherbert4047]

That's how I needed to breathe in my pool this morning at 47 degrees 😮

[@jordanalexander8099]

Cold water heals!

[@Fiufsciak]

Damn, that's some hot jacuzzi

[@Loganomix4]

Thank you wim hof

[@fiddlelove5889]

It changes m life. I bought an icetub for my balcony. The best decision ever🎉❤😊

[@vivanmakwana2253]

I saw this guy on discovery ❤. When I was young.

[@bajzo1983]

Thanks master❤

[@thbuk]

Thankyou Wim. So simple.

[@chasethewolf4930]

Works great. Thank you.

[@crisli84]

Love You man...

[@VRedgrave97]

Exactly! I was able to substantially prolong my time under a cold shower by controlling my breath and relaxing. It is crazy how it takes just a matter of seconds for my body to adapt to the cold.

[@justinputten6005]

What’s the length of cold shower what you’re taking. Just curious

[@VRedgrave97]

@justinputten6005 Depends, most of the times is around 2-3 minutes long, but I can easily last 8-10 minutes

[@justinputten6005]

@@VRedgrave97 aah okee. How long do you need to get back on body temperature after 10 mins of showering. Cause if I take a 16 min cold shower my body becomes numb. But it takes around 45 minutes to get back warm. Is that normal that long?

[@Fiufsciak]

​@@justinputten6005I only need that long time to recover when doing an ice bath in a river (8-12mins). Cold showers usually don't phase me after, maybe you're just more sensitive to cold. Or the exposure is that long, I've never done a cold shower longer than 10mins.

[@justinputten6005]

@@Fiufsciak aah okee thanks. But you stay moving right , when you get out of the river. Well probably yes, I am a bit sensitive to cold. I don’t have any fat on my skin. But after taking cold showers I feel. I am a bit more resistance against cold then at first.

[@danielheisler8281]

Love the method. Thank you. ❤

[@nikolameyer82]

Wow I saw you on the Greater festival. You did speak so well and that inspire me. I did look you’re Videos today I did start with cold shower and breath technic . All so I did kook you’re Eintopf like in that locking video 🍀Wonderful! !! maybe I loose my million allergy’s 🧚🏻‍♀️ and my skin will heal, maybe 🤔 That would be great, I will try it one month .🌾🌱🌿🌲carry on , you make the world 🌍 a bit better thank you 🙏

[@omega5578]

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[@dutchvanderlinde5218]

what i do is scream as loud as i can and for some reason that helps ne breathe

[@wiseserpent]

Thank you. Stay Wise

[@durmango9]

Gracias maestro!

[@jakubdanik]

Thank you Wim

[@paulb9106]

Great advice Wim 👍👍✌🏼

[@thegamerchampie8351]

Im literally in an ice bath right now... i can only get my legs in now, this is actually helping

[@sushrikmukherjee460]

Thank you,

[@sunshine_pnw]

Iong exhale helps me slow down my heart rate

[@indosurftours]

Thank you

[@Memento__Mori]

I've tried both , I tend to stay warmer for longer while doing the wim hof breathing method though . Maybe this is more for people who automatically hyperventilate upon entering the ice bath

[@palmerstile9379]

I always hyperventilate when exposed to cold, do you just breathe through your nose and out your mouth slowly? Like is it a deep breath? I've always been so sensitive to cold 😢

[@bubblebubble279]

​@palmerstile9379 I am very sensitive to cold due to a thyroid issue. I do cold showers, haven't tried the ice bath yet. When my mind is scattered I struggle with the cold water but when I focus on relaxing and accepting the cold it's kind of natural the way my body adapts gradualy to it. It's exactly as this video states, do not engage with stress, let acceptance guide you and you start feeling in peace little by little

[@Fiufsciak]

​@@palmerstile9379Deep breaths can also make you hyperventilate. That being said, be wary when using the method in the water. You don't want to get high on oxygen and pass out/drown.

[@netosku]

Love u Wim

[@nataliacorrea4900]

Amor❤

[@shary375]

would you please give a hint for daily routine breathing

[@godra051]

I was doing regular wim hof breathing in the ice bath. Actually did it hour ago

[@user-tr6vn8xc5y]

❤

[@StevieHogendoorn]

How to deal with your body when you are calm in the ice bath or cold shower but the body starts shivering?

[@HappyMSI1]

I was confronted by that instance too. If anyone knows the answer ...

[@losrudoss]

breath out long - ride the parasympathetic - thats what we want to keep stress out. Will keep that in mind when taking a plunge in my freezer on the 21nd floor. 35C/95F here in Shenzhen. greetings to all WHMer

[@jesusdiedforyouproofjohn3.16]

Praise the LORD for creating ice bath breathing!

[@edwpach462]

Thank you very much for the video, it is very helpful, so from what I understood, it is to inhale quickly, not hold your breath and immediately exhale slowly, right?

[@zipfail2112]

Без этого дыхания дышал в 1.5 раза быстрее чем собака, очень быстро. Раза 3+ в секунду.

[@hopefulAbstractierre]

I really like ice vapes since they help my throat chakra ( being a Taurus n all .. we may tend 2 hav weak throat chakras wen in the midst ov violence , speed , danger or any other chicanery ) #GodBless #Godspeed

[@hopefulAbstractierre]

i usu do a half minute, small mouth air pocket pranyama everyday ( #Eureka , i can do it outdoors in these winters seasons :// #slo ol mi :// .. being Taurus n all 😮😅😊 ) i also do a snake breath for the Chinese Zodiac number lucky seconds ( 2 , 8 , 9 ) hwile doing a panther / snake / anjali / chimaira / Zyz mudra #Tooduhloo

[@theoplunkett5262]

❤❤

[@ironclad452]

Three weeks in and I still have trouble breathing calmly.

[@lawprovider]

Dear Wim In page 28 of your book you talked about deep breathing in the ribs ....intercoastal muscles .... Is that the same breathing technique in the method or is it different?

[@federicograziani6160]

Any deep breathing technique activates intercostal muscles, burning brown fat and making you feel a little bit less freezed. Doing the Wim Hof Breathing WHILE taking an ice bath can be a little bit dangerous, you could have reaction (like fainting) that you don't have while doing the Breathing in a normal situation (because of course the body is in a completely different state). Also, the Breathing technique takes around 10-15 minutes, but if an ice bath is in the right temperature for you (that is, "fucking freezing degrees" ) you should stay less than 10 minutes

[@federicograziani6160]

That said, do as you like, experiment with yourself and serch for the deepest part of your mind and body All the love, all the power

[@HappyMSI1]

​@@federicograziani6160I can't quote exactly where I got that information but someone who seemed to have professional knowledge in a comment said that you should stay 1 min immerged for each C° for example 10 degrees = 10 minutes and 11 degrees = 11 minutes

[@chromakuro]

If I want to deliberately activate my sympathetic nervous system, would I do the standard deep breathing into the base of my lungs but exhale quickly for maximum oxygen?

[@auroraaustralis5470]

Thank you💞🙏

[@MrRohanstar]

Is it our through the mouth or the nose ? I have been telling people about how amazing u are

[@muhamadjaza5918]

I stayed in the ice Bath for ten minutes yesterday🥶🧊

[@NONAME-qw5rb]

today is the second time i cold plunge, and every time my chest burns and i breath hardly ! is that normal or should i stop ?

[@qwertyqaz2227]

What are you supposed to do if your arms and legs go numb and you can't feel them to pull yourself out of the ice bath?

[@ruderussian9811]

I’ve been taking cold showers but at winter it doesn’t get below 43 degrees. Want to try ice bath but where people get so much ice?

[@espensund2878]

Try to find a cheap (or free, better...) chest freezer mate! There is plenty of information on diy ice bath on YT 👍

[@jcoolman01]

I find the best way to adapt fast to an ice bath is to breathe in as much as possible then exhale through the nose a little bit and are-inhale. And repeat this process quickly. Making sure I'm using my lower diaphragm Then after a minute I can relax into the cold. Is this completely wrong?

[@HappyMSI1]

Doesn't that look like the tibetan fire breath (tummo) ?

[@jcoolman01]

@@HappyMSI1 sort of but not focusing on the chest when exhaling. I have since moved onto slower breathing like in the video and only use this if I think I'm about to shiver

[@andyalam5074]

People give this guy too much credit. Like he is 164 yrs old! 😂 he is only 64. Just like anybody else. 😂

[@claudiah599]

Why do you breath in by the mouth and not by the nose? 🤔

[@jagzin6147]

I just watched a Wim Hof organisation video where they sat in the ice baths hyperventilating. That organisation is such BS.

[@aldofortes8559]

How to breathe when you're sick

[@lawnmowerman7]

might not want to do this in water. apparently people have drowned doing it and he 's being sued

[@edwassermann8368]

dude's not aging well for a health proponent

[@basiaknop519]

❤