The Superhuman World of Wim Hof: The Iceman

Wim Hof first caught the attention of scientists when he proved he was able to use meditation to stay submerged in ice for 1 hour and 53 minutes without his core body temperature changing. Since then, he’s climbed Mount Everest in his shorts, resisted altitude sickness, completed a marathon in the Namib Desert with no water and proven under a laboratory setting that he’s able to influence his autonomic nervous system and immune system at will.
Almost everything Wim has done was previously thought to be impossible - but he’s not a freak of nature.
To demonstrate that any human can learn his methods, Wim offered to teach Matt Shea and Daisy-May Hudson to climb a freezing cold mountain in their shorts without getting cold. But when Matt and Daisy signed up for the training, they had no idea that the so-called Iceman was planning to lead them on a psychedelic journey across Europe that circled the chasm between science, spirituality and mystery.
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[@TimsWildlife]

"I do not fear death, I fear not to live fully." - Wim Hof

[@baseset9308]

[@avenwilsenach5405]

that’s going to be my graduation quote

[@ytdamiantosaucy5275]

I read this in a accident

[@amiloes2]

actually this qoute belongs to Lucius Domitius Aurelianus Augustus

[@stevethea5250]

Too many millennial entitled oversensitive snowflakes today

[@runreilly]

I love Wim's quote at the very end. "Breathe! It's for free! It's life! It's good!"

[@ytpforleif3715]

i love that you love wim and alan watts

[@deistur]

It's fascinating how their thought influence is intertwined and bring many of us on a similar path. I guess there are many others who will end up here. Especially those who couldn't let go of their spirituality, despite the harsh influence of the modern skeptical world, where any notion of such ideas should make you feel ashamed and somehow inferior to the intelligence of the scientific community. Again, it is fascinating to observe and be a part of it.

[@alanwattsgoingon8429]

i love that you love that he loves wim and alan watts. As a matter of fact i love you all! We are all one big family after all.

[@siemniak]

Just wait until they tax oxygen too

[@robinhoodwasasocialist.1401]

runreilly breathing is free but his app and seminars arent

[@TheBlackCrayon77]

I've been practicing Wim's breathing techniques and cold water therapy for a little over a year. When I started I was detoxing from opiates, 20 years + of addiction. If you know anything about opiate detox then you know trying to describe it is impossible. A detox on this level is beyond just discomfort or pain - it is a painful rebirth full of overwhelming symptoms familiar to the body, only at such intense levels that it becomes nearly impossible to overcome. During and after my detox I began these techniques, and I found myself feeling again. Feeling, just feeling. Which is huge because I had been so separated from feeling anything real for so damn long. Combined with working out and yoga, changing my diet a little and just being kind to myself again began shaping me into a wonderment of emotion and clarity.

[@kyleculp7520]

Hats off to you. Kicking opiates is not an easy thing to do, and many don't make it. Keep on it brother!

[@elgrannido156]

Thanks for sharing man, for real!

[@haidermir4605]

Can you please tell me what should be the temperature of water

[@aquasound-escapes898]

@@haidermir4605 this is a repost, but did something for me albeit not for drugs just experimental value. Also… 20 min saunas 4-7 times a week has huuuuge health benefits maybe try that as well. “ Your wrong. Wim Hoff is completely onto something for humanity and science. I tried a milder experiment, (without breathing technique) BUT in doing so the first FEELING I experienced was to BREATHE. Try this since your such a skeptic; but I’ll be original like Wim Hoff and share with you: 1. Take a shower… increase temp to your heat threshold over 5-7 min period. READY FOR SUCKER PUNCH? 2. Instantaneously turn HOT to COLD. Expose all areas of your body to the cold. You WILL be induced to breathe… or HYPERVENTILATE. Stay in the COLD until you feel a sense of warm ness over your body. That’s your body EVOLVING. Then notice once your out of the shower you feel even warmer. Now I anecdotally see where he got the breathing technique from. The ice water forced it on him and he ACCEPTED the bodies powers to evolve Try it If you got the balls. Then get back to me 🤙😎💯🔥” Good luck brother

[@Lohanujuan]

This is what I needed to read today, thank you. Been on my phone just avoiding life for too long now

[@alilali313]

he is not superhuman but just showing us what humans are actually capable of

[@Omnipotent645]

yeah, but i forgice vice for that clickbaity titel since this was a very good documentary

[@Trabungko_Vlog101]

Exactly i 100% agree..

[@johnbennett9027]

He is a bit of a freak of nature. At the least he has an unusual amount of brown fat which helps him with his cold stunts. It was believed that it might be due to his lifestyle but he has a twin brother who lives normally. Turned out when they studied his brother he had a crazy amount of brown fat also.

[@creas.lo.que.crees.siempre]

su capacidad de Amar es sobrehumana

[@emptymaker9752]

Gee thanks Captain obvious.....

[@zarru1633]

This dude is gonna be flying next year

[@flipdip1002]

"How did you achieve it?" Well I just worked on my breathing techniques. Lol fascinating truly

[@zarru1633]

Flip Dip Its kinda tempting to try it out actually :D Not that the winters are cold over here, but it would be nice to dress to impress rather than dress to survive.

[@806made1]

Flip Dip lmao..!!

[@Grunge_Cycling]

Zarru 163 lol

[@edwardbernayse6665]

Flip Dip tibetan monks and hindu yogis have been doing what this dutch guy is doing and teaching people to do for thousands of years.

[@narekhart9862]

I showed this to my manager after he asked why i took my break in the freezer

[@amygodbless8544]

Really??? Awesome

[@TheMightyDR84]

Lol u funny

[@butdaddy8361]

mored arev haritourian stupid take my like

[@HokiePitcher22]

Unfortunately there is no Toilet Man documentary to explain to my boss why I spend all my time in the bathroom.

[@sandylengerich2304]

Im about to start working in an ice cream factory😂

[@averyshidler1908]

I really wanted this documentary to never end.

[@tyjandrews]

I feel you. I've been doing Wim Hof method under supervision of my friend who's a certified instructor taught by Wim. It's difficult to describe how much it's improved my wellbeing. I'm so blessed to have my best friends just as hyped and doing this together. I did 8.5 minutes in 34-degree ice water today, and I could barely do 3 minutes only 3 months ago. The breathing exercises took me time to learn, and I have learned to surrender to the ice. I am now able to stop shivering by controlling my breath and being able to access a deeper level of consciousness.

[@gioc.5340]

I realized that my anxiety is like cold water (it causes stress on my body) so I started to perceive anxiety as something external to me, and when I feel it I imagine it's just cold water...this helps me to don't identify me with my anxiety which therefore disappears quickly! I can handle it like a cold shower..hope this is helpful for someone else :)

[@Lila-esuncolor]

💓

[@christopherarmstrong2710]

Can’t believe Vice released a positive documentary for once.

[@connermcd]

This was five years ago, times have changed

[@lowlight1063]

And not about weed

[@swimm3r137]

Dixie Normus I really disagree with you.

[@chasekielty2004]

These were the glory days of Vice. Showing real documentaries and journalism, now they talk about what youtubers have said offensive things

[@maxwarner7447]

Bud.. this was 5 years ago XD

[@kilppa]

This elderly gentleman lived near me and I saw him several times going for jogs in negative celcius temperatures in just his shorts. Seems that dude wasn't so crazy after all.

[@addiosnia]

Lol thats so funny. Did you meet him?

[@Stuartcat2]

It's true, I was the shorts.

[@tinamcguinn6283]

How dare u lie like that im offended and now I'm in tears help me someone i cant take the lies lol

[@matt59fire]

@@axelpeterman-spreen889 He isn't American, did you watch the video?

[@stevethea5250]

I wonder if after his wife passed, that he became reckless and suicidal but then actually unlocked something with himself and sharing that now

[@LoneStarBassPursuit]

Man I would love to see David Goggins and this guy spend like half a year together spitballing ideas and methods.

[@chebaz101]

Been thinking the same thing for a long time

[@SilverSurfar]

Considering Goggins thinks this kind of thing is pointless, shows how he aint as HARD as he says.

[@LoneStarBassPursuit]

@@SilverSurfar I know life with the Fantasic Four is different from us mere mortals but thanks for the input.

[@lobokath]

I cried. My interpretation of this man, is that he tried to punish himself by doing this to his body, but in his way of punishment he found life. I'm happy for him and would love to do his course or grab a drink with him

[@rolandcucicea6006]

I watched the JRE podcast he'd done and he just wanted inner peace actually, tried many things before exposure to cold (meditation, reading philosophy books among other stuff) but nothing worked as well as the cold did.

[@Buckwheat0]

@@rolandcucicea6006 true, a lot of people back out from that part.

[@Anaxagoran]

You cried? Really? Smh.

[@livelifeontop09]

OMG, your right because he lost his wife he hurt himself to grow with it... gilt grief omg you hit the nail on the head..... WOW, best comment ever.

[@livelifeontop09]

LIKE REALY HE FOUND A WAY TO POWER HIS SOUL BY GILT..... This makes since just like I had to when I lost my love I did everything as of guilt but I cut over 1000 hair cuts at the Denver Rescue mission For The Homeless... I had to learn why my partner cared so much for those who stole and hurt others.... OMG IM SO BLOWN AWAY RIGHT NOW. I NEEDED TO HEAR THIS .... WHAT. I'm still Selfish I did it for me but guilt and grief can do a lot. it changes YOUR LIFE. death can make you do some selfless things. POWERFUL

[@doors_of_perspective]

Girls in Britain have been doing this for years, primarily on Friday and Saturday nights.

[@nabeelcollection8172]

what for ?

[@doors_of_perspective]

shamanic mating ritual

[@nabeelcollection8172]

really ?? wow

[@Cssfiend]

wim hof learned everything he knows from the mystic shamans of the bigg market, Newcastle

[@GuirriGandul]

I saw this comment and instantly thought of the culture shock I had while fully wrapped up and still cold in Sunderland...then I saw the references to Newcastle haaha

[@Wil_Dasovich]

one of VICE's best docs ever. Incredible

[@kxngcarti]

sup idol❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@yowspisaac6113]

Wil Dasovich must not know who david choe is

[@sidmichael1158]

Too late in the party man.

[@funkymunky1776]

Yo Wil! My brothers and I were trying to get in touch with you. We need someone with dynamism and soul and a platform to help educate the country about the hype around Electrolyzed Water, which in a nutshell is 120x the power of bleach and its so freaken safe we can drink it. With the whole Covid-19 thing on, people could be using the wrong product while thinking they're getting the right stuff that promises to get us to transition out of all these terrible aggressive chemicals. Maybe you remember my mom and my brothers? You guys met at the Peninsula and we've got a pilates studio in BGC! Hope you see this dude!

[@tedrokosh2380]

@@funkymunky1776 mool

[@faheemzafar2550]

I could share my own experience, as kidney patient. I was miserable as my right kidney wasn't functioning fully and somehow I was surviving. After learning Wim Hof breathing in these passing winters, started taking cold showers with his techniques. Believe or not, it super improved my health. Day by day I feel my health is improving and already my daily exercise is boosted with more nutrient diet plan. Truly respect to Wim Hof, he is not mad man but great healer.

[@haidermir4605]

What should be the temperature of water for cold water bath

[@faheemzafar2550]

@@haidermir4605 :) Should be cold enough to chill out body I guess. I used to touch chilling water with my hands and feet before showering whole body, just to get use to it.

[@sedatcakir9771]

Respect to the cameraman climbing along with em

[@ericjacobsen6901]

34:34, one of the cameramen is only wearing boots+shorts.

[@brucelee8338]

This is the most gangsta shit I’ve seen in my life.

[@blznft9513]

He the real one

[@harmbakker5929]

I'm from the netherlands

[@sinnahj]

Gangsta love long time! Vedy kood la

[@trieulieuf9]

Bruce Lee said that, it must be true guys.

[@danielmedina1751]

one of VICE's best docs ever. Incredible

[@orkhanmd]

I'm trying his techniques while actually having the COVID. And the feeling is awesome. Can finally breathe fully

[@ronkeats]

"The cold is merciless, but righteous as well." He really sees cold as God.

[@skull4894]

No he doesn't it is jus his way of getting by like how some people would use drugs ect....

[@jackxavier_expatlens]

That moment when he looks into the camera and says, "He climbed Mt Everest in shorts. What have you done with your life?" RIP my ego

[@pw7138]

What have you done since Jack?

[@jackxavier_expatlens]

@@pw7138 my boring but realistic answer is: try to set small achievable goals with actionable deadlines, only compete with yourself and aim to get a little better everyday, realize that life comes in waves and after a low there will always be a high around the corner, and finally, learn to breathe 🙃

[@pieterpost1224]

I was thinking walking kilometers everyday as a young teen trough my hometown Amsterdam. Believe that anyone can do anything

[@pieterpost1224]

@Robin because my feet can bring me anywhere

[@famousbowl9926]

Tf? So? Good for him.. lol

[@shanatinnin339]

He wears swim trunks out in the snow, then long sleeves indoors.

[@madhu5465]

because he doesnt want to focus all day

[@ayuttaya.ambient]

Hof is not a nudist. He exercises in the buff, but is a normal functioning human being that wears clothes and there's nothing wrong with that.

[@maltesehotel7340]

The duality of man

[@truepotential206]

So, you wear underwear to an interview you dumbass

[@maltesehotel7340]

@@truepotential206 looks like we're entering the no fun zone

[@rustyshackleford7929]

Once I was out for a run and wanted to go for 3 miles. About half way it started to get very cold but I kept going and actually end up going for 4 miles instead of 3. When I got home I experienced something I never had before. I was completely at peace. All the metal clutter and fog was GONE. My typical daily stress and anxiety was literally gone. It was mind boggling.

[@fakename3608]

mind un-boggling.. surely? 😆👍

[@rachelgoodkind6545]

I have always found that living in heat makes humans lazy. Their immune system does not have to kick in to keep them warm. I notice this after living in Florida for almost 2 years, even though I know now that Florida is not for me. I am not advocating freezing. I do recall going for bicycle rides in the winter up North, and if I was not wearing enough layers, I would start to get very cold at the end of the 2 hour ride. Once when I did this, I shivered for hours trying to get warm again. It was not fun. Balance of the elements is important.

[@PappyP]

you beat your goal and exceeded your expectations through a lot of hard work, so your body gave you a lot of dopamine, combined with the relief dopamine of finishing, combined with finally ending the pain? purely theoretical though so idk

[@LPTrAsH]

@@PappyP 👎

[@PappyP]

@@LPTrAsH ?

[@GreenLeafWoodwork]

Trauma/PTSD has unlocked his mind and pushed this man to do amazing things! I overstand that "feeling" you spoke about due to my own experiences, and I see why you have accomplished these things! RESPECT!

[@gina2930]

Ptsd from what?

[@gero3015]

@@gina2930 Wim Hoff's wife commited suicide before he started his iceman journey

[@SayianChi]

I have had a lot of trauma in my life from loosing a finger , to falling from 2 story building to being stabbed 2 times and 11 stab wounds for both times combined . I do have ptsd , and perhaps this is why my mind operates different . I notice sounds other people can’t usually hear like for example I can hear the foxes walking outside on the grass whilst the tv is on , I can hear the wind blowing and the leaves my hearing is very alert , I subconsciously put all my skill points on defense . Nobody can pull up on me , they better be ready if they do

[@RawOlympia]

@@SayianChi I am so sorry fo t he trauma you went through, you made it fine tune YOU

[@ginnyv.4352]

I am sorry sayrian I worship the child you were before your trauma came.noone should live in fear.

[@deArtish]

He trained his body to release adrenaline on will without interference from common factors such as fear (suppression of cellular respiration/energy production). These hormones speed up cellular respiration and generate more energy/heat. The same effect is noticed from taking stimulant drugs. When the body is thriving with energy and lack of fear - dopamine produces a surge of euphoria. Basically if you expose yourself to extreme uncomfortable situations repetitively, your brain learns to overcome the anxiety that is associated with that situation. When endorphins are released you can feel either happy/energetic/warm (in a situation where you are not fearful) or you can feel depressed/anxious/cold (in a situation where you are fearful). Give a man a powerful stimulant drug to release endorphins and he too will feel happy, generate body heat and will be able to withstand cold temperatures in shorts for a period of time. In Wim Hof's case, he learned how to induce endorphins in a more natural manner.

[@stefan0ro]

You understand

[@prod.hxrford3896]

@@stefan0ro he understands

[@kingdomthings9887]

Too much adrenaline is harmful to your heart.

[@largeamountsofscreaming4771]

@@prod.hxrford3896 We understand

[@inyoface05]

@@largeamountsofscreaming4771 who understands?

[@ChateauJuice]

Vice is finally making awesome content!

[@TheEmilCrafter]

Joep R true

[@hlary8320]

Joep R much better then prostitutes and weed thats for sure

[@SaSpursFan]

It's the subject that is awesome

[@PDoughboy22]

Joep R They used to, then they didnt, and now they do sometimes

[@grifinx]

Yeah this reminds me of the old stuff they used to do before they blew up

[@ClintZold]

I spent almost 3 months sleeping outside and living off the land on my trapline in North Ontario last winter. Went from multiple layers of wool and parka to t-shirt, no hats or mitts in -20 to -25C within a week or so(barring any sort of nasty wind). The body is an amazing thing.

[@goodvibes-pw9xlVR]

Omg ! His story is very similar to mine. My mother suffered with bi-polar, manic depression back then, she didn't kill herself though, she died from a blood clots. I was 6, and it messed me up, then my brother passed away 2 years on and I went off the rails. My dad had 7 other children and 3 at home. I have also now lost my dad, and lost my 4 month old daughter at 4 months, 2 months after my dad. I have realized However, that these are just parts of my story . I have two young sons to love, and guide , so they don't have the same lessons to learn as I did. I want them to have their own story, and will stay on this earth until I see them as parents themselves. They don't have grandparents on either side, so my grandkids to have their grandparents in their life will be my greatest achievement. 🙏

[@double-you]

I died at "Breathe motherfucker!"

[@josueluna7532]

What part

[@michellemacco]

wake. For Reals LMFAO

[@am-zm5lz]

Could you say that shirt made you.... catch your breath? :D

[@SchneiderStudios]

wake. *breathe

[@thatsmyrail]

***** Exactly. You learn the exact same technique when you take decent scuba dive lessons.

[@Iistener]

"If your brain is a bit not fucked up, then you got a nice electrical field around your head." - Wim Hof

[@HighTim3x]

underrated comment

[@dylhas1]

Just did a breathing technique like an hour ago and my body is still tingling in spots, especially the lower back of my head. It feels amazing. I never thought this stuff was legit

[@enriquemeza6335]

Man I've never thought to do this, but looking into it, watching this, and trying myself for the past week has made me feel overall better physically, and mentally. I used to hate running only lifted weights, doing this has made running not only easier, but more enjoyable, and if i also happen to gain some type of super human ability then that's just a positive plus

[@orangepeel5544]

Damn.. breathing is one hell of a drug

[@coliop1509]

Imagine hiking in the woods and you come across 3 almost naked random people chillin in an ice waterfall

[@time_lapse7907]

Or hiking in the woods 😆

[@JABARI1]

Hypothermia: Im gonna pretend I didnt see that.

[@nazdat333]

😂😂😂

[@mangi711]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@austins.2495]

A very powerful man. The craziest thing is that we all have the capacity

[@vanhelsing4623]

he can beat the coronavirus in only two breaths.

[@kewlmanable]

anyone can beat the coronavirus. Unless youre 81 years old, or a baby apparently.

[@EE-jo5pt]

tim smith Lol even babies have a chance. Thank you for actually being educated.

[@nanonasone3113]

@@kewlmanable an 18 year old died

[@solsolsolomon]

@@kewlmanable also ppl with auto immune disorders

[@urbanumbra6170]

alexandra x There’s plenty of young adults and teens without previous health complications that have died.

[@james1234168]

So ... That whole holding your breath thing. I just tried it... I held by breath for 3 minutes after 1 minute of deep breaths. Thats really cool

[@thedunne1980]

@Mr Shikigami if your muscles are tired, wouldn't you would need to breathe more to bring oxygen to them?

[@matthewbatchelor3547]

Actually the science behind deep breathing is simple - I believe breathing deeper has the same effect as hyperventilating - people who hyperventilate are removing CO2 from their system - as after all it’s the CO2 build up that causes you to breath so hence deeper breathing removing the residual CO2 from your system. On a side note this can be quite dangerous without proper training especially under water as you can pass out and so should always have a spotter

[@dawidda]

@Mr Shikigami No.... hyperventilating can cause damage, The breath method Wim Hof uses is extremely similar to the method that freedivers use, and if done correctly does not harm the body in any way, Do not confuse hyperventilating with controlled breath methods.

[@shotgunblues8575]

@Mr Shikigami He said it was pretty cool. You act like he said "ERMA GAW I HELD MAH BREATH FOR THREE MINUTEZ DAZ IS SO AMAZING"

[@FluffyFractalshard]

@Mr Shikigami seems like you fucked it up one too many times

[@haraldczeschka5323]

"My mission is to bring love into this world!" What a great mission!

[@fiora2930]

This should be all of our missions! Each of us needs to bring more love into this world! 😉❤

[@tylerdurden1923]

Cold jesus

[@georgecastanza6952]

Wim is 10000000000% legit. His breathing exercises really do work. He is the only man I have seen do the super human feats he has done.

[@musicisbrilliant]

HUGE props to his son for taking this to the people. Takes a special kind of mind to see what potential was and is there with Wim's method.

[@adam1975100]

I think his son might have saw the money that could be made from it to be honest

[@steve_ire321]

@@adam1975100 And he'd deserve it. Helping people and saving lives, changing peoples lives. Can you put a price on this? People learn of Wim and his techniques and are doing it for free because air and cold are free, and its helping them, so in reality, its not entirely about money.

[@helderafonso2609]

I s funny in a way he can't scientifically explain how it works he just make it work

[@stillkeo]

@@steve_ire321 well it isn't totally free. A instructional week with wim is about 2.5k

[@steve_ire321]

@@stillkeo Is anyone forcing you to go there and pay that? People pay that kind of money to go on holiday and stay at some shabby hotel. Why should this be any different? If it's an experience people want to do, then that's up to them. Wim's actual information and techniques about his practice is free.

[@bdfgdfghdfhgfitdfyutdtydry]

Damn white walkers.

[@jadovaoliaro]

TeddyLXIX have a slice of ukraine.

[@ftwman7644]

Benerro Moquorro Wow, where did that come from?

[@jadovaoliaro]

***** Just no haha, there are ''Wights'' and White walkers.

[@instagram6049]

Lol literally

[@jadovaoliaro]

Philip Voitovich its a meme joke.. gawd.

[@zanderl2056]

This is one of the most inspiring and incredible things I've ever seen. I'd love to do this. Just try taking a really cold shower after watching this in your "comfortable" prison of reality and I think you'll see that there is a way out of this mindset and life that we all so subconsciously assume. This is amazing!

[@zanderl2056]

just simply having that experience of a very cold shower just really puts things in perspective when you think about what his methods empower people to do.

[@XRPcop]

"BREATHE, IT'S FREE!" Taking a breath before you "react" to a situation, turns the reaction into a "response", thus removing emotion from the situation. This is the key to being Love.

[@MatticusPrime1]

Remarkable. Indian yogis have been claiming these abilities for millennia. It's nice to see someone subject themselves to scientific testing.

[@garynelson1072]

I started wim hof method over 3 years ago, i have not had a cold in over 2 years. Sometimes when I see people getting sick i try to share what I did but yet they dont believe me.

[@joshuaper1]

Gary Nelson because like meditation people who never tried sitting in still will find it really difficult.. some will be offended and cal it a waste of time.. but that struggle, that strain was important and probably more productive.. if u thought u failed your wrong.. u cant fail.. worst that can happen is nothing

[@JaydenLawson]

Wow - awesome

[@livinthesound5182]

where can i learn this method?

[@MichaelBrown-ov8sh]

Gary, I can attest to your experience. I started WHM over a year ago and haven't been sick since. I can also do twice as many pushups as I could ever do before discovering Wim (from 35 to 70). And I have more energy than I did when I was 18 even though I drink much much less coffee. I've also amazingly been able to hold my breath for over 4 minutes. Not consistently, but just doing it once seemed like a huge accomplishment for a guy who grew up with severe asthma.

[@kanonaytp2177]

Gary Nelson I also not sick ever, no Hof method

[@daveandersen2484]

I love you Wim ! Trauma drew me to the cold water a few years ago, it’s helping me. It’s helping me find myself again. Sometimes life can be so rough, you can’t get back to normal. The cold water and exercise and breathing, help you get back on course. Thanks

[@lilliankyobutungi8094]

I love your work because your are very important to so many people so, thank you so much and we appreciate it so much.

[@chrisholley6083]

One of the best docs ive seen vice do. This is exactly what big pharma doesn’t want you to know about.

[@jamiepastman5594]

I have finally found the person I will follow. Took 62 years. I'm ready

[@HairyTheCandyMan]

**sees you looking at Chester Cheeto**

[@carpesixties258]

Yep. You’re just like my brother. Always searching searching searching to remain IN CONTROL. Same age group too. Well, blessings to you if you find your way

[@olivierlopez1108]

@@carpesixties258 in control of the mind. Please a bit of possitivity. I asume you dont know this person.

[@AlexS-yy9qu]

i am speechless, the dude fighting against cancer litterally made my cry, really touching, I hope he will win the fight, I started the wim hof method and in twoo weeks I already have impressive results

[@TerranigmaQuintet]

Unfortunately he died the same year.

[@AlexS-yy9qu]

@@TerranigmaQuintet thank you for letting me know, really sad, I am sorry

[@kumakan82]

I just looked this up myself but I wonder what would have happened if he had started doing the WHM sooner.

[@pdaddy1117]

What improvements did you see

[@iwua37]

Can you elaborate on the improvements?

[@rlxd85]

The Dutch legend Wim "ICEMAN" Hof, amazing what he discovered by himself. We should all be thankful to his son for bringing his method to the mass.

[@striken4pot]

"It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live." - Marcus Aurelius

[@nickdiels9103]

Awesome Quote !

[@user-cs8ni9xu2z]

Who just watched yes theorys documentary and is now watching this one because this man is so fucking fascinating??

[@MrVenturadog]

Watched part of yes theory, but went to this as those guys annoyed.

[@ozonebu3746]

@@MrVenturadog You are not the one that's annoyed brother, thats your EGO. dON;T HATE ON ANOTHER PART OF YOURSELF, JUST LOVE AS DEEPLY AS YOU CAN!

[@g3ntl323]

He is not a cultist ... listen to him on Joe Rogan ... he is humble ... the exact opposite of any dictator.

[@beingmyownfan]

I never get tired of Wim Hof content. He's so inspirational.

[@raid8084]

Absolutely brilliant and one of the best documentaries ever made, you have to share this with people who care about

[@Jaecht88]

Wim Hofs breathing techniques give me the same feeling like smoking weed... Now I stopped smoking weed and don't have the need for it

[@davidjenkins8449]

What if you combined the two

[@youlittlerocket]

@@davidjenkins8449 whitey

[@mod91Kauai]

For real?

[@Jaecht88]

@@davidjenkins8449 after two decades of weed i think time has come to change techniques

[@baronsaturday9560]

Ja echt88 - I smoke for years now, and if I quit smoking for a while I always feel so bored. (Maybe I never quit long enough to overcome that feeling) But when I smoke I feel more excited about things, more inspired. Does the breathing technique really replace that all (for you)? Did it take a long time?

[@greenmarcosu]

This is brilliant, uplifting journalism.

[@FeelingShred]

yes! it's about time!

[@ianthescientist8827]

5 years after watching this I'm 18 and I am more mature and started doing this adding to my spiritual journey, remembering Wim from being a little kid and because of him I'm doing great and so are my chronic pain conditions which medicines don't fully help or get me high if they do. This doesn't which, if you're a chronic pain sufferer is amazing to find something that works.

[@AtortAerials]

No way anyone can’t see he’s an amazing human. 🙏🏾

[@zocv20]

Idk what it is about his voice but he sounds extremely reassuring, everything he says jusy make me believe everything is going to be alright.

[@dinospumoni663]

Couldn't agree more. He's such a comforting character. I want him to tuck me in.

[@juliahry2759]

Yes theory brought me here. So cool

[@anonymous_yo_mama6728]

Same

[@georges.2553]

took at the views/like/dislike ratio of both vids lol

[@fit_pharmd4830]

Same here, just finished watching their version and really liked it. Now lets see how Vice does...

[@BALSCOU]

same

[@stevethea5250]

Is this why Wimm has lost patches of hair?

[@icysurfer1]

My Hero. I used his breathing technique freediving, before I ever heard of Wim. It worked, and I learned more from him.

[@lyricsronen]

Wow. I just tried the simple first technique of breathing more air in than out for a minute and then holding my breath, and it was just as described - tingling feelings, I could feel muscles and veins down in my diaphragm releasing all the oxygen that has been built up. At first it’s a strange feeling, but after you let it do it’s thing you realize you’ve been holding your breath for a minute and yet you have no urge to breath. No head-bursting oxygen deprivation, no pain in the chest - it’s as if your body has found a different rhythm. Incredible.

[@jamesguy1030]

What a Amazing Story about an Amazing Human being. . My wife and child died back in 2005 & a Friend Told me about this person. . Many Thanks, I’ve got nothing to lose.

[@DisintegratorFilms]

I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you find peace.

[@jamesguy1030]

Raw Chef & D- Films ~ Yeah, Many Thanks For your kind words. Life goes on, it’ll never be the same but as long as I’m still breathing I must be alright. It destroyed my self confidence but I have found a way to cope. I hope that your Los didn’t smash your life my friend. Take Care & Be Lucky Fella 🍀

[@kilianriebesehl8108]

@@jamesguy1030 Dear James, Wim is building a world in which life itself becomes the center of things, and nothing else. With all its beauty, and all the pain. All heartbreak, loss, and pain buries love and forgiveness underneath. And everything that you are going through will make fresh soil for new seeds to sprout and bloom one day. That's my belief. I wish for you to find your path inside, to resolve your destiny, to find peace again and to find fulfillment in whatever direction you look in your life. The WHM is the way. Your life will become bright again. Love, Kilian.

[@PigeoN1776]

Your a strong man my brother. If lost my lights I don't know that I'd be able to push forward. Hearts out to you friend. Stay up.

[@pij6277]

The soul never dies. So move on. People have already had millions of deaths and reincarnations.

[@krauser8429]

and i have a hard time getting out of the shower cause of the cold feeling

[@krauser8429]

You sound like a crazy person but ill still respond for my own amusement. You dont know shit about my life. I havent lived an easy life. Dont overgeneralize an entire generation. I was making a joke about the contrast between this mans life and the average persons.

[@GunsNPasta]

+John Schweiger he saw your pic and got jelly

[@krauser8429]

GunsNPasta ha maybee

[@skilled111]

+John Schweiger I was exactly the same, once you are start showering cold, and you are don - You just take your time to dry.. walk around naked because you are one with yourself, you don't care about the cold anymore... it isn't there

[@RadAlarm]

+John Schweiger I used to be like that too. I suggest trying the breathing exercise (google wim hof breathing) for a few rounds before your next shower. Then when you're taking a hot shower, prepare yourself mentally with the breathing and imagine yourself warming up from the inside. Then turn the water all the way to cold. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to resist as long as you keep focusing on taking deep breaths and trying to resist it in a calm way. Then when you turn off the water you'll feel all warm and invigorated. I've been doing it for a few weeks now. Feels great.

[@beams-harmonywithnature296]

For everyone who reads it: I wish you happiness, health and love!

[@adam1975100]

May the universe bless you with peace ✌🏻❤️

[@louislemieux258]

Surprisingly well presented from a scientific perspective for such a video in particular for alternative explanations/hypotheses being discussed explicitly, and 'single case' vs generalisability.

[@jessjess3369]

“BReAth MotheRFuckErRRr” 6:55 I want that shirt

[@deeznutz966]

“I do not fear death, I fear not to live fully” I love that

[@kelley2098]

Wim is a treasure, all he wants to do is help others.

[@mikesouts4258]

This one video changed my life in ways I can’t even begin to explain

[@ripundilepcha]

"That's my grief, I loved her to death"- 😭

He loved her, he still does.

[@dobmeista7193]

Dimensiones De Libertad loved who

[@marcin.iglicki]

@@dobmeista7193 I guess his wife. She committed suicide jumping off the 8th floor of a building from what I heard Wim saying in another documentary movie. All that happened when they already had 4 kids and that was a moment that completely turned his life upside down.

[@laraoneal7284]

Marcin Iglicki When did that happen? So is he no longer the ice man?

[@MrShokolol]

@@laraoneal7284 Did you even watch the documentary ?

[@Larissa-jt5sm]

@@laraoneal7284 in '95.. they said so in this video 😑

[@ThomasTheWankEngine1]

Unbelievable... Brings the self to tears. Thank you Wim Hof...

[@sailingannasara6409]

How Beautiful, I am crying! Peace and Love to all!

[@Rawdiswar]

"Fuck fate, and fuck destiny".

[@jawenalien]

maybe you should tell that to syrian people right now

[@KFlorent13]

Alien how is this related ?

[@jawenalien]

KFlorent13 imagine ppl dying under bombs saying fuck fate fuck destiny, do you think they have many options

[@KFlorent13]

Alien The dude is quoting a video about learning to endure cold and controling your body and you find a way to talk about something completely different.

[@JoshJWright]

He contradicts himself when he makes this quote. He says "Fuck destiny" yet he believes in it. Listen to what he says starting at 28:29

[@chubydukskruber7969]

I've started turning the water on the coldest setting in my bathtub after I workout and just lay there, fully submerged with the exception of my mouth and nose, and I've learned how to control my breathing and I don't feel cold at all. I know this is nowhere the level of coldness as he experiences but he has inspired me to push myself and I always feel so alive and motivated after these baths.

[@vikingbaguettebratwurst8619]

You can pass out and drown in your own bathtub

[@AbDirkie]

@@vikingbaguettebratwurst8619 Agreed, people have actually died from trying Hof's breathing exercises while being in water.

[@sebbimon]

@@AbDirkie Because you should never ever do the breathing exercise anywhere dangerous. Thats like rule one Wim says, always be in a safe and comfortable environment. A tub full of water is not safe.

[@edenhazard9860]

@@sebbimon you just have to build it up

[@sh3x_455]

@@AbDirkie Source?

[@andrewjr_11]

This is the best documentary ever made on KZbin! Let's hope this will never be censored or taken down

[@tylerdurden1923]

Phzer stocks plummeting cause cold is free hahaha

[@Denchouz]

That was very emotional for me. So many good thoughts! Thank you so much for sharing with us Wim’s story. I think the more people will see it, the more happiness will appear in the world. (I love TWM and now can’t imagine my life without it)

[@natasharose]

“Love is my mission” 🥺❤️ I’ve been doing his breathing technique every day and it’s changed my life. Watching this video and getting to meet Wim and hear his journey was so beautiful - this was an excellent documentary 🙏🏼❤️‍🔥

[@camperlou1]

Breathing and the cold showers a day!

[@manikanth9247]

It's called yoga

[@jasonolinger6967]

It's amazing to me how "advanced and knowledgeable" we are as a species yet we know so little about our own bod'y capability hmm

[@cthulhufhtagn7520]

we are very advanced and knowledgeable as a species but that doesn't we know everything

[@cenkanpolat5805]

Big pharma controls reseaerch in order to prevent man from gaining knowledge of true healing. They want to keep the mass sick and tired so that the "medicin the sell* can ease the pain.

[@obviouslynotdamian2408]

@@cenkanpolat5805 this is so true, you can find the cure to everything inside yourself and your mind. we are so much more than our physical bodies

[@PhazeOfficial]

Amazing doc. Well done

[@JenkEy13]

Agreed. :-)

[@jazminestiles1094]

Wow!!

[@mtl_graphics]

PhazeOfficial Just like some meat

[@travisskiles6018]

What a beautiful message. Thank you Wim Hof.

[@MJBott]

Good for you and keep it up! I respect how genuine you are. Good health to you sir.

[@christianlorenz2132]

I can´t remember the last time I watched a documentary fully. But Wim Hof is so interesting, that it was a pleasure for me.

[@ConorSantry]

Loved his final message about Love.

[@runreilly]

"Breathe! It's for free! It's life! It's good!"

[@patriciaclerc3624]

"Love is my mission " this is when I cried ❤️🙏🏼🍀

[@tutinn_]

Whoa dude… that technique to hold your breath was freaking amazing.. I always try this since I quit smoking about 6 months ago and I couldn’t even reach 30 seconds after like a month of not testing, I hit pause and absolutely had to try this and with EASE I hit 1:52. Without stressing or kicking my feet just straight comfortable.. that was insane I can’t wait to keep pushing the limits with this one here.

[@petecabrina]

It is funny how the average person will react to this sort of thing as 'crazy', "why you breathing like that?", "why would you want to swim in winter, are you crazy?". Shows the mentality of the modern isolated and detached person, with unrealistic protection habits, which are ironically detrimental. Why would anyone think such an incredibly sensory experience, embracing nature and testing your body, which is incredibly adaptable, is crazy? Only thing that is crazy is modern living, mentality and detachment from nature and true self.

[@petecabrina]

derty.QWERTY42N What German guy is doing what? If you are talking about Wim it was his children who wanted to use the internet to make a little money for him. Wim is reviving old knowledge for a mass audience, showing the modern world what we all need. Noway to see anything he does in a bad light, he needs to pay bills and eat like the rest of us.

[@petecabrina]

derty.QWERTY42N So vice is owned by a German guy? Anyway, whatever really.

[@petecabrina]

+derty.QWERTY42N God I hope you are a troll, you can not even elaborate on who you are even referring to but it is all 'sigh'; and "SWOOSH";. Guess it is hard to get through a day online without some douche crossing your path. I can only assume you were referring to WIm in the original comment, mistaking him as German, that he is greedy and now just want to talk bullshit instead of retracting your ignorance. Go take an ice bath mate.

[@petecabrina]

derty.QWERTY42N You guys? You realise I am the only one here right? It is clear who's perception is broken, you have some axe to grind and then pretend that I, or anyone else cares? Funny stuff.

[@petecabrina]

derty.QWERTY42N You take one poor choice of word from the title to exclaim "You all, INCLUDING VICE are acting like this guy is superhuman". I hope you see how stupid this assumption is. I am the only one replying here mate and paying attention, you really think anyone else cares? You probably do think that highly of yourself, that you are changing minds by pointing out how stupid and gullible they are. But keep using ad-hominem and being condescending, it is showing quite well how much you appreciate the subject matters of the video and similar methodology.

[@misanthropy6690]

People glaze over this with snarky comments because they like to feel comfortable knowing they're "smarter" than everybody and aren't falling for Wim's "tricks" or chock it up to simple shit everybody has known for years to diminish what he's saying. What they fail to realize is it isn't just about breathing and going for a swim in a frozen lake. It's about mentality and self improvement. How many of these people typing at their computer right now feel like shit because they waste so much time on the internet or they feel like their lives are going nowhere? How many of these smart asses bottle up their anguish behind snide remarks to hide it from the world, I wonder. So much changes when you accept a positive outlook in life and it took me a long time to achieve the feeling and peace I have now. Every little failing and shortcoming I had would just pile on more stress and anguish to the point where it crippled me and made me suicidal. Even after coming out of the lows and having felt like I had conquered my insecurities and depression, it always returned because I thought myself stronger than it. It wasn't until I put my ego aside and realized that I had to succeed not because of my image, but because of necessity for my own happiness. I realized it wasn't about life becoming easy more than it was about embracing difficulty. What he's saying here is a lot deeper than what it seems and I just wish more people would listen, not for Wim's fame or to his credit, but for themselves.

[@Danno1850]

+Misanthropy Preach!

[@devalah]

+Misanthropy spoken the truth, sir!

[@madmike3200]

spoken like a true misanthropist good comment I agree

[@occamschainsaw3450]

You using a dangerous rhetoric, my friend. In this particular case you absolutely right, but not because you right, but because Wim's right. If he would've been a con artist all your "positive attitude" thing would be an utter bullshit.

[@misanthropy6690]

Occams Chainsaw What was the purpose of this comment? I think it's obvious that my comment bases itself off the premise that Wim is right. That was the whole point of the comment. Even then, there is plenty of evidence that displays the strength of the human mind very nicely like some interesting and powerful placebo effects that have to do with how our bodies release hormones and regulate our mood. Even if Wim is "wrong" in this case, what I say is still right.

[@yotoyotov4796]

The cure for anything. ANYTHING, mark that word, especially nowadays.

[@secretofsinging]

This is more than Fabulous....I was an opera singer...and deep breathing know-how is CRUCIAL....HOW TO BREATHE IN AND DOSIFY (SLOWLY LET OUT THE BREATH FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN (for the length of the musical phrase)...AND START OVER.) We have to train VERY HARD. But...hyper-ventilating is beyond this. I LOVE WHAT YOU ARE DOING...HOLDING BACK AIR WITH EVERY BREATH WE TAKE...AND BREATHE DEEPER ...TO CONTAIN EXTRA AIR...LIKE DEEP SEA DIVERS...BUT WITHOUT ANY EQUIPMENT. BRAVO DEAR WIM HOF...AND SON !!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE WILL START DOING IT. I am 77 years old and still healthy but have always hated the cold !!!!! Much love and many hugs from Ontario. Maria

[@goez5445]

This guy seems like an alternate universe Robin Williams

[@skylarburnett424]

Underrated comment right here. I totally feel that

[@a1pwn]

Wim is very humble despite his accomplishments. He cares less what people think of him. People are free to follow his teachings or not. Can't just call him a cult leader

[@lenkajf7816]

Breathe … it’s free. Amazing man.

[@WretchedIcon]

Seriously, just to add to the pile, the breathing technique really works. Held my breath for 3x longer than I ever had before. I need to start taking meditation and breathing technique more seriously.

[@cassandra820]

Same! When do I start

[@007artimus]

Wim on the inhale, Hof on the exhale.

[@076657]

Art Pintauro exactly.

[@honeyhahn]

Shit. I tried it 😂

[@dinospumoni663]

Wax on. Wax Hof.

[@tylermcnally9931]

Aww damn it now I'm going to think this with every breath when I do the exercise haha 30-40 breaths times 3-4 rounds....that's a lot of wim hofs

[@TheCulturalCompass]

lol @@dinospumoni663

[@Eric-of5ex]

I m a Norweigan construction worker,I know what cold is ....I worked with a guy 8 years ago who wore nothing but a t-shirt on his torso in - 10 degrees. He always told me he felt warm..guess he had a lot of brown fat around his vital organs.....Great docu !

[@TravelOns]

One of VICE's "coolest" episodes.

[@ASKaaron32]

Doing Wim Hof Method is great, the science results are just mind boggling. Never thought i would some day be able to sit in an ice bath and feel great about it, but by now i do :D The documentary is really well made, by now there are so many videos about Wim but it feels like this is the one that started it. Watching stuff about the WHM like this always gives me motivation again to share it with people i haven't yet talked with about it.