How to Get the Best out of Wim Hof Breathing

[@Juhziz]

1. Do not focus too much on breath retention times, it's not really important in the longterm. 2. ALWAYS do breathing while sitting or lying on the ground. 3. 100% air go in, 75% of air go out. It's normal to inhale more air than exhale. *4. DO NOT force it. It is not workout, forceful muscle chest expanding do not needed.* 5. Try returning to online course and doing it again from very beginning. 6. Don't hold the final inbreath for too long. It's not about that. 7. Do not treat it like calisthenics routine. Main work is in focus and concentration on the breath, like meditation, not power breathing and lung exercise. 8. Vary it, do it in various times, with various music OR in complete silence. *9. Once you get used to it, try to listen to your feelings, and do number of breaths you feel saturated best. It may be more or less, no matter. Figure out what works best for yourself.*

[@darrenwalshe8513]

Holding your breath is so good for us!?

[@richrealign]

Thanks for this!!

[@stephiedrown795]

Thanks for writing it out so clearly 😊

[@nicolaesposito5403]

What do you/he mean with "feel saturated"?

[@Juhziz]

@@nicolaesposito5403 You'll feel it. Electrified tingling in the body, maybe lightheadedness.

[@yonikeynan]

Great tips!

[@richrealign]

Thanks Yoni!

[@RobinhoodarrowsRHA]

Awesome video! Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting, seriously one of the most practically helpful vids onnthe WHM ive found 👍

[@richrealign]

Hey Robin, thanks! Really happy it's still landing and helping people.

[@codeeblanchett9314]

Simple and to the point thanks for the video man

[@richrealign]

You're so welcome, happy it's of value!

[@macronencer]

I can see why you became an instructor. Your communication is really clear. Thank you!

[@richrealign]

Hey, thanks a lot!

[@francosalinas4459]

Gecko is doing Wim Hof

[@Livesinashack]

😂

[@Caroljoyebrey]

Helpful thankyou

[@richrealign]

I'm happy you found it useful - thanks for commenting!

[@domb0]

Not letting enough air out was my big mistake, the buzz doesn’t come unless I just let it go and relax fully before taking another breath.

[@veneukko9885]

Thanks for the tip!

[@WEF2030SLAVE]

@@veneukko9885 Torille!

[@deandraelizabethmills7577]

Ive been tirelessly finding videos to help me with my journey, 2weeks into it and youre video has been the most helpful- very straight forward and structured, thank you. Helps a lot.

[@theknowerandtheknown]

Excellent mate! It’s always for a beginner like myself the job to go overkill on everything and overthink too. Chill out, listen to your body and stop trying to get the gold medal 🥇

[@richrealign]

Thanks Tom! I was doing the same thing at the beginning too ;) Enjoy.

[@kleitner]

This is a good Wim Hof video. There's a lot of Wim videos out there that just kill time. This one is worth the time.

[@richrealign]

Thanks Kevin, means a lot.

[@dawidrozmus301]

That was useful :) Thanks!

[@richrealign]

You're welcome brother, thanks for your comment

[@carldavid9673]

Thank you for making this video. Been doing WHM for about 9 months and breath holds have gone down dramatically (realize should not be the focus) but after following your tip 3 and tip 4- boom! Times went up considerably, really appreciate you! Aloha

[@richrealign]

Awesome!

[@jiminyme]

I'm really glad I found this video. My retention times went up to all-time highs after following these tips. I was one of those trying too hard and being counter-productive. Thank You!

[@richrealign]

that makes me really happy! thanks for the feedback.

[@Rainbow_Watermelon]

Didn't he say not to worry about the retention times?

[@gracieallen5366]

Great job with this video, you covered alot of why's. So I'm actually doing better then I thought....blessings are upon you...

[@richrealign]

That's great to hear Gracie, so glad this is still relevant!

[@nivlAlvin]

i use the guided breathing tool on Wim‘s app; whenever i do a session, i go up to 40 breaths per round... now i’m going to go back down to 30; it will probably be for the better bc i have noticed i dont let go 75% but like 60% and i have created my own rhythm that isnt consistent. thanks for the tips

[@richrealign]

Nice! And you’re very welcome

[@speshulk1976]

Super glad I found your video. There is a LOT of conflicting info out there on WHM. You brought it right back to the roots. Thank you so much. I also love the Spotify mix. I really appreciate all your efforts! Blessings!

[@richrealign]

Thank you!!!!!

[@andrewharris9105]

Just discovered this practice. I have a 5 year practiced of transcendental meditation and have now added this pre Meditation in morning. It’s incredible. I have so much more energy during the day and just feel fresher inside. Thanks for this excellent video dude. Andrew. Madrid.

[@richrealign]

Can imagine it'll make the TM even more accessible, good for you Andrew

[@shriharigulavani7709]

It gave me lot of confidence for first two years. Since last one year facing tinitus ringing in ear badly. Please caution to people.

[@coimita]

Please keep on doing videos like this! Because of my schedule, I can only watch videos like this to improve my method. Thanks a lot!

[@bobobrien8968]

Well done. Best WH breathing techniques tips on the net. Plus you are super likeable and I could listen to the accent all day. I suppose I would have a ( Canadian) accent to you but ours just isn’t cool. Is that half an LP on the wall??

[@richrealign]

Bob! Thank you so much! I think Canadian accents are cool personally, and this video was recorded at a friend's place, there was even a drum kit behind me...

[@beatlabpro1]

charming explanation thanks man!

[@richrealign]

Charming... I'll take that, thank you!

[@raymondgautier7887]

I've been doing the WH method for about 2 months, and I can now hold my breath for 3:30 min. Is it unusual at my age (77)?

[@richrealign]

Wow, that's a long time! I've rarely hit that, and what I've found is that we all have a different natural lung capacity, and for many reasons. A small man I know hit at least that first time he tried it, I was really surprised. What's worked best for me over the years is not focusing on the retention times too much, but more on how you feel when holding that breath - hopefully you can let go and find some nice peace and inner stillness, that (for me) is what it's there for. Hope that helps!

[@lzorrila01]

You definitely inspired me to do this without counting or a timer, just allow myself to be my own guide, my intuition will be the force to lead me to higher states of consciousness 💓🙏🏽

[@richrealign]

Great!!!

[@marcmaclellan3503]

I just started the fundamental course,really like the yoga too, My lungs have a infection and can only get to 53..then 1 min my body is screaming take in some air. I can relax as studied zen meditation and Qi gong for years but this is so hard for my mind or my basic instinct to switch of.I got tested for Covid-19 as coughing and chest is sore.But still grounding and wim hoffing to keep on puffing. Thanks for the cool play list and your wisdom.Breath is life and I want to fill my lungs up for 2 min then 3,,hopefully one day

[@richrealign]

You're so welcome Marc. Enjoy the ride and take it easy if you have a lung infection! You can always come back to the method once things have cleared up!

[@dave3130]

Nice video, thanks 👍

[@CherryPhosphate70]

Really glad I found this as I'm a good few months into it. Great video. Many thanks

[@diornodiovanna2838]

Hey dude, I've been doing Wim Hof breathing every morning for a little over a month. Over this time I've been feeling I was doing it wrong, I'd been thinking of it in terms of a workout for the lungs. When Wim says to think in intensity I imagined that meant I had to breathe in as much air as I could as powerfully as I could. At the end of the sessions I'd feel great, but I'd have a sort of headrush, a similar kind of thing would happen if I meditated and didn't concentrate too well. And well I just couldn't really figure out where my issue was. Tried a session considering all of this and found it to be so much more relaxing, I feel like I've gained what I want to have gained from this breathing from that session, thanks. The playlist is great by the way, trying to bring myself to meditate without it is gonna be hard.

[@richrealign]

Djorno, I'm so happy to read this! Great that you found another way to experience the method, intensity rarely helps anything but I had to figure that out for myself too. Nice that the playlist is helping your meditation too ;) I'm here if you need anything, or want to dive deeper. Rich

[@11Talltree]

Brilliant video, well presented and clear -thank you

[@richrealign]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@walkeraudio]

Thank you so much for your video! So much information out there, and this is good. Back to basics to re-align with proper technique is key. I am so happy that WHM found me, and I’m considering going through the instructor course. Everyone needs this in their daily lives. Playlist is also awesome!

[@richrealign]

Thanks for commenting!!

[@YoungBizWhiz]

Good point - thank you for your suggestions! 👍

[@richrealign]

Hope it adds something to your experience!

[@Buttmannopfer19]

I've been doing it for about two years now and it has changed my life. One thing I noticed is too not push too hard on the in breath. Even if it feels like just a little bit, don't let your body tense up

[@richrealign]

Stoked to hear it had such an impact for you too!

[@Listermintsluesh]

Yes agree. It's easy to force the intake. Usually it ends up being a messy gasp. Nose breathing is good on intake I find.

[@susanharrisdemorales3446]

Thank you for some great tips.

[@MaryCateOMalley]

Very gentle and caring soul. Easy to listen to, thanks for the clarification on the exhale. My question is how wedded is the breathing to the ice shower/bath? Must the breathing always precede the shower? Can you do them farther a part, say hours in the same day? All the instructions I have heard from Wim say to step into the shower after the breath hold on the third round. Your notes say not to get into water afterward.

[@richrealign]

Hey there. As modalities they are indeed totally separate, but breathing before cold exposure makes cold exposure a little easier, people find. The instructions Wim is talking about are from a specific step in the cold exposure journey, and isn't referring to doing the actual breathing technique beforehand, as far as I'm aware. My tips are from a general safety point of view, in line with the method's guidelines, to avoid people holding their breath underwater, not under the shower. I hope that helps!

[@ginacardarella]

Thank you for making this it cleared up a lot of things and I was trying too hard🙂

[@richrealign]

You're so welcome! Thanks for stopping by - I'm happy you found value in it.

[@michaellerner7030]

Great tips. Easy to let things slip. Thanks.

[@richrealign]

You're very welcome!

[@aaronjennings8385]

Yup my retention is the most discouraging result so far. Thanks for the encouraging explanation.

[@richrealign]

you're welcome man!

[@theauntofdragons]

I was doing it this morning and it just wasn't "feeling it". I'm glad I came across the video cause I noticed that I am forcing it. I love doing it with music so I'm gonna check out ur playlist! Thank u!!

[@richrealign]

you're so welcome :)

[@valeriehopebennett]

thank you this was very helpfu be blessed. with success.

[@richrealign]

Valart VALERIE HOPE BENNETT thank you!!

[@george12]

Super! Thanks for sharing your tips

[@rory190]

Very helpful video Re-Align. I've done a lot of other breathwork over the years, but I'm new to the WHM, so this has clarified some important points for me.

[@richrealign]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@crawleyprintshop7809]

Thanks! Will definitely be using these tips. Cheers.

[@laheil3373]

Thank you for this video! I am pretty new to the practice and seeing almost miraculous results. (I have RA) Love the Spotify playlist! It really enhanced my breathing exercise experience.

[@waynewood8730]

Honest presentation....well done. I have just come across this technique and I'll now go to the official WH website to find out what's the best way going forward to learn correcrtly. Your video motivated me. Thank you

[@richrealign]

Thank you! And glad it inspired you, have fun with the course.

[@DanielAtorranteFilms]

@@richrealign One thing i need clarity on please and i ve seen different answers, is it inhale and exhale through mouth or in nose out mouth, or in nose out nose (as in yoga?).Can you please clarify this once and for all ? many thanks

[@richrealign]

@@DanielAtorranteFilms Hi, Wim will say 'any hole', but my preference is in through the nose, out through the mouth. There are no rules, basically - whatever works best for you is the right way to do it. Sure, yoga has much to say on Pranayama and I'm fully behind that as a yoga teacher myself, but in context with the WHM, anyone claiming that there is a 'correct' way is probably taking themselves a little too seriously :)

[@garretc6346]

thanks very much ❤🙏❤

[@MichaelBrown-ov8sh]

Good tips! I've been practicing for nearly 2 years now and love it. I wondered if listening to music was recommended or not, but always feel that it helps me focus...glad to see you recommend it. Thanks! wish I could afford a weekend excursion with Wim!

[@richrealign]

Whatever works for you, the golden rule :)

[@ReactarooSkidoo]

Once you figure out how many breaths work for you, I recommend timing with a stop watch how long it takes you to complete that many breaths. Then I like to use an app called insight timer and set it for that many minutes. I find counting the breaths to be mentally fatiguing and distracting. I much prefer to hit the timer and wait for the gentle bell to tell me I have completed the breathing. It has made a big difference for me.

[@leerivera80]

NIce! I will try this out! Thanks!

[@kindra1535]

I do this too, way easier

[@xKillYourTVx]

you can use a clicker counter also. I use the simple app called "clicker" and i can use the side button of my phone to count the breaths. :)

[@jellyphish2112]

Oh nice, I hadn't thought of that, I find counting a bit distracting as well. Cheers...

[@claudiapacheco1405]

There's an app now (win Hof) where it does it for you

[@consciouspointers]

Tip #3 ... yes!! Thank you Tip #4 ... thanks for reassurance Tip #5 ... will do that Tip #8... awesome Very good tips, thanks!

[@richrealign]

Great to read that!

[@ronaldxyz1001]

These are Great tips thnx!

[@jasonhenkel6247]

Good tips. Thank you for sharing!

[@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners]

Thanks for the info. 🙏🙏🙏

[@silentpower2247]

thank you so much for this reminder. fantastic.

[@spiritlevelstudios]

My times were dropping when inhaling 100%. It felt way too forced and exhausting. I tried 80% and was much more relaxed about it all and my retention increased by 1 minute. So that was nice. But, I have not noticed any benefits after doing the basic method every morning for about a month. I only do 1 round, but I have tried doing 2 and it's just the same. The cold is nice afterwards, but the breathing has no effect during or after. I normally do about 38 inhales. Maybe I need to try going up to around 60 or something.

[@richrealign]

Hey there, to notice the benefits of the method it's recommended to do three rounds - it's at the end of the third round that we see the major shift in hormones etc. One round won't do much unfortunately. As to how many inhales, it depends person to person. 30 is a good average, some need more, some less. Hope that helps

[@mhmarkuk]

Helpful, thank you. Your good heart is clear to see!

[@richrealign]

Awww, thank you!

[@Khampha1977]

Interisting i also saw a kind of blue light after

[@ImproveHumanity]

"Feeling of saturation" is really important, indeed.

[@luisantoniocoello]

Saturation?

[@moltas9989]

Great video and thanks for the spotify list!

[@richrealign]

thanks for the feedback, glad you liked them

[@colbyd.5044]

Preciate that my guy!

[@leejones3219]

I have the same type Gecko in my house in Korat Thailand. Thanks. Good advice.

[@M8cell]

Nice garden you got there.

[@dennymccaffrey2841]

Just did my first session with your playlist..........Nice, thank you, now off for my shower 😄

[@richrealign]

Great!! Thanks for listening

[@flexyxs]

Clear and Simple. Thank you for those Tips !

[@redstarhawk]

Thanks brother... very helpful!!!

[@richrealign]

you're welcome man!

[@Alamdiens]

Good tips man. Some things you said resonated with me but didn't cross my mind to try. Like the music for example. Thank you

[@nknownnknown7613]

music is awesome w WHM

[@Hbills1243]

Very informative!!! Thank you

[@john-carlosynostroza]

great video bro!

[@ДанилКуличенко-л9ч]

Do you know if WHM may be dangerous if i have a big short-sighted myopia, how will it affect it? My guess is that it shouldn’t do any harm

[@richrealign]

Hi there, I'm afraid I've not idea and wouldn't want to guess myself. I'd go to the WHM Facebook group and ask there, there's probably someone there who knows more. Hope that helps!

[@Listermintsluesh]

Talk to your doctor id say first and way up the negative over positive. There could be other things you can do, or maybe do it at less intensity. I'm same I have raised blood pressure and heard I shouldn't do. However with life changes I think it's lowered now, remember there's so much we can do ourselves health-wise to get better without doctors and medicines.

[@MishaLee]

Mmm great video! Especially the point about being acutely focused on every breath. I needed this reminder. I’m just getting into this method and am really resonating with it! Thank youuu! Ps: you have a nice smile! ☺️

[@richrealign]

You're so welcome!!

[@miqer]

lovely ambient playlist merci!

[@JM-ze2nh]

Been doing breathing and cold showers since Christmas and felt great benefit in focus and calm (also didn't get sick when everyone else around me seemed to be) Did the Chalk Farm workshop and just started fundamentals - it's all completely brilliant and now I have had pretty much every extra question answered here - so thank you very much for sharing, for free, your knowledge. Do you know anything about using the method with kids? I think mine will benefit! Thanks again

[@richrealign]

Happy to read this!! Careful with kids. There's a good explanation on the official website around this.

[@zackmoon9]

Thank you for your grounded video. I've been doing the wim hof breathing now for about a month and have felt many benefits and feel overall great doing it. I have added rounds as Ive felt moved to and so now I usually go to 4th and 5th round. This started out feeling really good but it seems the last week or so on these later rounds I am realizing that there is a bit of disorientation happening at the end of my retention and I can't remember the last bit of my retention, almost like a mini blackout. It's around the 2:15 to 2:30 mark. In the early rounds I am very present and take my rescue breath at the obvious point, but as I go deeper and longer in later rounds, it feels like at a certain point I am relying on my body to let me know when it's been long enough which is sometimes after I am conscious of it, if that makes sense? It doesn't feel forced, and I always come away feeling like I have gone deep into my parasympathetic but it also feels a bit risky and disorienting and I'm not sure whether it is ultimately beneficial - like is mini fainting on the regular (if that's what is happening) a good idea? . Do you have any experience with this? Many blessings and thanks!

[@richrealign]

Hey Zack, thanks for sharing your experience! You've said it's not forced so it sounds ot me like you're dropping into a very deep state of consciousness, perhaps relatable to yoga nidra / deep theta & delta states. "The body and mind got to sleep, but awareness remains aware" is what my yoga teacher would say. There is zero danger here, as long as you're in a safe environment. The body will always come to. The question I have for you is, how do you feel afterwards? Rested? Groggy? Any insights? Are you more grounded and peaceful, or agitated and unclear? That's the real mark of how any practice affects us. What do you do directly after the breathing, and how does that feel? I'd love to know more.

[@zackmoon9]

@@richrealign Thank you so much for your reply! I find that very interesting about what you said of dipping into a deep level of consciousness and it makes sense, especially as our oxygen levels get lower during retention it is easier to engage this state and perhaps I have nothing to fear!. I have experienced these similar timeless deep states in meditation albeit not while holding my breath so I think that is mostly where my concerns arose from. Tbh I think that after these disorienting time losses/ "losing" consciousness/ dipping deeper whatever one might call it I certainly felt confused and a bit fearful and a bit of disconnect all the while noticing the relaxing benefits of the deep parasympathetic and the clearing as well as strengthening I feel in my cardiovascular system. The breathing has been the start to my days during all this time at home and from there have gone to either exercises or straight to the cold showers (amazing!) as I have been exploring these wim hof practices. Up until these recent concerning experiences, this has been feeling such a great way to start my day to feeling alive and connected and present which I carry through my day. I have readjusted since the last couple days and decided to not follow along with the app as I find I might be tracking my time too much this way, and just to directly be with my breath and retention without a timer so there is nothing external that may be overguiding or a possible self standard I am trying to maintain. This has felt better so far to let my own rhythm guide. What I am after mostly with my practices is greater presence and connection between my body mind and spirit which allows me to connect with all of life. I am one who is more comfortable typically to disconnect/ detach. The breathing and the cold has so far been a great direct access to this end, a healthy uncomfortability that brings great direct experience of life. Im seeing, though if im potentially overdoing it or fearful is another option, then I run the risk of detaching/ disconnecting. For myself, there might be a fine line or a sweet spot or maybe even an edge to dance with. I don't know, I'm very new to these methods so I truly appreciate your reply and for all you have shared of your thoughts and experiences and grateful for the opportunity to share mine🙏

[@richrealign]

@@zackmoon9 All sounds great! The best advice I can give is to go your own way and experiment - find that connection by listening to what is happening on the inside. The method served for me as a stepping stone to deeper practices with more structure and lineage like yoga or qi gong. Your relationship to how you relate to your body and the energies that you may now have access to mean that these practices take on a new meaning and accessibilities. Enjoy Zack, and never stop exploring.

[@spiritlevelstudios]

I would not be quick to conclude that is healthy. It does not sound healthy at all. You may be giving yourself brain damage. If you were free diving, those mini blackouts could easily kill you.

[@m11w888]

I've been doing it for 4 months now but I rlly don't feel anything compared to how long I did before, at the beginning I felt so much tingling and blood running round my veins and body, felt great, now I get the odd tingle is this normal and if so how can I get it back so I feel full effects thxs peace and love

[@richrealign]

Hey there. What you're experiencing is very normal. The body adapts after a while and we all plateau - you can try adding a round or breathing more per round (eg 50 instead of 30 breaths) and see how that goes.

[@m11w888]

@@richrealign okay thxs for that i will deffo do that

[@JamieJacksonati]

Great advice. Thanks.

[@szolanek]

Advice 11 : (after day 4 - big expert!) run a bit uphill and out of breath. Lay down on your back and try to come back to normal. You will do exactly the method naturally. After try the same without running. * I had a clue that this is how he discovered. It is amazing how the body gets rid of the carbon piled up in your blood. I tried several times and always ended up with 30 breaths. 20 through the mouth and when I relaxed a bit, 10 through the nose. * This is WHM breathing..... He thought "well, why would I wait to get acid, let's go alkaline with it and let's see". Good idea. Otherwise you are always on the acid side, now on the alkaline. When you do it, it feels unnatural compare to to the bodies automatic recovery breath, try to copy. * Thanks for the video!

[@DontKeeptheFaith]

This is very helpful. Thank you.

[@richrealign]

You're welcome!

[@rickyhartricky]

Hi love the video. Just wondering about the final exhalation before we hold our breath, would you let 100% go or just let go to 75%? Thanks

[@richrealign]

Thanks for the comment and question. I try to let go of that last deep, full breath in very naturally, and stop at the end of the exhale, and rest/pause the breath. That's another way of saying 100%, but being careful not to consciously clear every last drop of breath that was there, that's too much and 'unnatural', and causes a strain. This should be a relaxed part of the technique. Hope that helps!

[@jediblackknight7819]

Thanks very much for the video. I’ve been doing WHM for a month and I hit my 2 minute retention time this morning. But I do have a tendency to try really hard to “beat my record”, which might be counterproductive to my goal. In this light I wish to ask you: What should be the main goal of breath retention? Should it be the head rush? Or anything else? And how long should we “REALLY” try to hold the breath despite the spasms/contractions? Any tips on this will be really helpful!! Thanks.

[@richrealign]

Hi Jedi Black Knight. My advice is not to have a goal whatsoever, other than to observe how you feel during the day and whether this technique is adding to or detracting from your levels of energy and stability. Where did you get the idea to 'hold your breath despite spasms/contractions'? That is the last thing I would do if I were you. I put up another video about not going as deep with the method, and I recommend checking that out for more tips - I hope you find it useful!

[@jimtipton8888]

Thanks! Very helpful. Much appreciated!

[@666xochi]

Thanks for the upload. Please could you explain what is meant on the breathe retention part, when Wim Hoff refers to the "squeeze ". Thanks in anticipation xx

[@richrealign]

Hi, I do not recommend the squeeze in any way - this is force, and as Wim often says, force is destructive and nothing good comes of it. The squeezing is a new thing, Wim never taught it in the original course or to us as instructors 4 years ago, so I'm the wrong person to ask, sorry.

[@youwillknowatthefinishline1033]

Does it matter if we hold our breath by taking that deep breath in and hold or do we always have to hold our breath on the exhale?

[@richrealign]

There's a set protocol for the breathing that's well worth following. Check out Wim's website to know the official version :)

[@andreaseriksson9746]

Thanks man, I'm going to skip the timer and put on my noise cancellers! :)

[@welyl]

Hi there thanks 4 this amazing information we reay needed that.... I wod like to ask you can this breathing method cure gastritis?

[@richrealign]

Hey, you're welcome. Re gastritis, or anything you're suffering from, I wouldn't look to it as being a cure, rather something that could help, it's a big distinction and important too. And specifically re gastritis, I don't know! But you can ask in the Wim Hof Method Facebook group, and I'm sure you'll get a lot of answers and ideas - hope that helps!

[@emonty62]

Thanks for the tips!! Could you explain a bit more about the saturation point please, thxs!

[@richrealign]

Specifically?? :)

[@bowsandaro]

If I may also add in my tip: At least for me, I do not include any mini pauses into the breathing. Like, how Wim Hof does it is by like: *Full inhale.* *Mini pause.* *Not so full exhale.* But for me, I feel like I get way more: *Full inhale.* *Not so full exhale.* *Inhale.* *Exhale.* What do you think?

[@richrealign]

Thanks for that. I wasn't taught by Wim to do a mini pause - maybe that's new? I'm with you tho, how you're doing it makes more sense, to me at least.

[@bowsandaro]

@@richrealign At least in his YT guided breathing video he makes this very very small pause in between the inhalation and exhalation. I find that I get way mote from excluding the pause. You're welcome! ☺️

[@richrealign]

@@bowsandaro Ah ok. And yeah, ditch the pause!

[@bowsandaro]

@@richrealign YESSS! We ditch the pauses! 💪

[@GlowGlobe]

I hear you say that holding the in breath for a long time isn't necessary, but is it counterproductive? Is there any good reason not to do it?

[@richrealign]

Good question. It'll add a sense of euphoria for sure, so I like to hold that in-breath for as long as I can on the last round. Apart from it being time-consuming and sometimes overstimulating (for me), I wouldn't say it's counter-productive though. Hope that helps!

[@lifeisreal5878]

Any advice for a recovery breath after completing the 15 second hold? Is it better to do this breath hold after inhaling or exhaling? Thanks

[@richrealign]

The recovery breath, as I learnt is, is the 10-15 second inhale hold after the exhale hold. You're recovering from holding your breath out for a longer time than normal :)

[@lifeisreal5878]

Thanks for answering. My question was a bit incomplete. After doing all the rounds and 15 s last hold. I read that you can do another recovery breath. Inhale and hold for as long as possible. When I don't do this there is too much of a buzz , pulsating, energy etc. I find it helps me to calm down and recover. Any thoughts ? Is this a good practice? Best wishes.

[@richrealign]

@@lifeisreal5878 Ah, got you. I tend to finish on this recovery breath by holding in as long as is comfortable, and then letting go and relaxing into whatever comes up in body and mind - great way into meditation too, I find.

[@lifeisreal5878]

Yep. It really helps. I read this last year but can't find the website. Best wishes.

[@Listermintsluesh]

Are you saying hold breath after 15 seconds again ? I do like the extra 15 secs, this is when I feel relaxed as i know it's only a short hold and I've achieved the longer hold beforehand. I find this is where the training part of your lungs seems to kick in.

[@PistOn1313]

Thanks for this video. I got so frustrated lately, cause I couldn't get that nice tingeling feeling anymore... The one that got me hooked (besides the increased energy ;-) )... Also my retention times got more short, without any reason.. I am trying to find the right amout of outlet and number of intakes. thanks for your advice!

[@richrealign]

Sensations fade over time, it's the way of things. But the effects remain. Are you still practicing?

[@PermanentMerka]

Never realised Geckos where called that because that's what they say. Cheers for vid. Cleared some stuff up

[@richrealign]

You're welcome!

[@swisstrader]

I will add 2 tips: 1) this one was night and day difference for me: breathe in from your diaphragm or your belly, NOT your chest. It’s very easy to do shallow breathing through the chest without really knowing it, 2) when holding your breath, do not move! If you move, you expend oxygen and wont be able to hold it as long. I also like to just do deep breaths every once in a while during the day which helps clear the mind a bit.

[@richrealign]

great additions! i agree with the belly breathing focus, tho if we don't focus on where we breathe at all and instead let the body do that, it tends to go there i find. chest breathing is not the way to go, you're right. and yes to keeping still! that's the best bit for me, a deep stillness so we can really drop down. thanks for your comment.

[@swisstrader]

Re-Align yes 100%. I surprised myself in that I was mainly doing shallow breathing in the chest. Deeper breaths made a big difference for me

[@howieghana1648]

Thanks!

[@xpansionteam1537]

Not even finished watching yet but thank you thank you thank you

[@richrealign]

you're very welcome!

[@alonzovs]

Thanks bro

[@richrealign]

alonzovs you’re welcome!!

[@HumanRationalist]

Awesome tips. Thank you so much. I'm not far from you in Malaysia but too far to come to Bali :-)!

[@richrealign]

Thank you for the kind words. SE Asia massive ;)

[@HumanRationalist]

Your welcome, I have been completing the 10 weeks Wim Hof Method, and implemented it in different ways in my life, also converting many people to WHM. I want to become an instructor as well, but can't get in touch with anyone in WH...

[@richrealign]

Yeah, quite a few people apply, and their instructor courses are always full - be patient and keep trying!

[@eaburl]

On the 10-15 second hold, I have pulled up the perineum. I like this but have received some negative comment on it when suggested.

[@richrealign]

From a yoga perspective, that is definitely a big call! That can overstimulate an unbalanced mind, but I'd say whatever works for you :)

[@eaburl]

@@richrealign Appreciate the feedback!

[@eddiegalindo1770]

Thank you very much for your input. is it better to fill in your tummy first and than your chest or should it be done just your chest (lungs) or just the stomach? would you recommend doing it morning and night? and also should the cold showers should be cold all of the time? I Have been doing it in the morning and afternoon and I feel great !!! I have so much more energy since i have been doing the Wim Hof technique. thank you very much !!!!!

[@richrealign]

I just breathe without directing and let my body do the rest. Morning before getting out of bed too. Cold showers separate subject, separate video too ;) Great you're experiencing more energy, keep enjoying.

[@sharathkumars9135]

Did any one get relieved from cervical disc bulge pain from this... If yes.. to what extent If no.. did I aggravate the pain

[@richrealign]

No information from my side, sorry I can't answer this one

[@fullmoonjudgesson8440]

Hi that was really helpful indeed my concern is the squeezing to the head thing after doing it i.feel Dizzy and uncomfortable it feels like a lack of oxygen in my brain and i feel exausted and even a bit sad any.clues about that my friend? Thanks

[@richrealign]

Hi there, I never do that and find it unhelpful. It's not what we learnt and feels like chasing a high. If you're feeling sad then there is your answer my friend. Sorry the answer is coming so late.

[@guestonyoutube7875]

Is it normal to have this tingling feeling in my temples and centre of my chest and upper stomach when practicing the WH breathing?

[@richrealign]

Tingling can occur in many places, and yes it's normal - it's your body's sensitivity to the change in oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. It's all good :)

[@guestonyoutube7875]

@@richrealign thank you :)

[@HANWHOwho]

would you suggest breathing in through the nose and exhaling with the mouth? Or is purely mouth ding justice?

[@richrealign]

Whatever works best for you! In nose, out mouth for this is my preference.

[@Jenelle82]

How do i whole the breath on the exhale

[@richrealign]

Breathe in, breathe out...then pause and stop, don't breathe in again :)