The rather more crazy things. From which I learned the most.
Great conversations, lots of fun, breathtaking facts: That’s the conclusion of the private Wim Hof Method Breathing & Ice Bath session my wife and I hosted yesterday in our home and garden in Berlin – powered by Wim Hof trainer Daniel Ruppert. All of us 12 participants jumped into the icy waters.
I have a spider problem. No, not a phobia. But voluntarily touching such a creature? Never. Since I have to expect insects, creepy-crawlies and other animals – biting, poisonous or not – on my jungle trips, it’s time to take a closer look at my fear: I am undergoing desensitisation.
January 2018, Black Forest, Southern Germany: Together with my Ice Buddies I wad through knee-deep snow, jump into ice-cold lakes and finally boot up the snow-covered Feldberg. All topless, mind you. So what’s it about?
Sixty people from all over the world, including me, learn the fascinating effects of breathing, body exercises and ice baths in 5 days. Highlight: We boot up the Sniezka in shorts. My video summarises the experience.