FAQ

FAQs

  • Yes. Private workshops are offerered for a minimum of 6 people. Please contact us to enquire about your date.

    To find out more about the structure of a private workshop and what it entails, visit the WORKSHOPS page and scroll to the bottom of the page for more info.

  • The breathing techniques can cause lightheadedness and even loss of consciousness. Children often have not matured to the point where they can adequately assess these risks. Moreover, their brains are also physically still developing.

    Thus, we advise that children under the age of 16 are supervised by a parent or legal guardian. Please be careful with regard to cold exposure, and build this up gradually.

  • The average daily investment is 20 minutes to start your day. During the day focus on deeper more conscious breathing. Once you have unlocked how to do the Wim Hof Method, you can access it indefinitely, and move through the stages at your own pace. The method should be implemented in your life daily to reap the full benefits.

  • The Wim Hof Method can be practiced by every healthy individual. When the WHM is practiced in the correct way, it can contribute to a healthy, strong, and happy life. As breathing techniques and cold exposure can affect the physiology of the body, this can have a profound effect on people in poor health or with certain illnesses. If you are dealing with a serious medical or psychological condition, we advise counseling a healthcare professional before attempting any of the WHM techniques.

    We advise against practicing the WHM if you are dealing with any of the following:

    Coronary heart disease (e.g. Angina Pectoris; Stable Angina)

    Cold urticaria

    Epilepsy

    Kidney failure

    Raynaud’s Syndrome (Type II)

    High blood pressure (in case of prescription medication)

    A history of serious health issues like heart failure or stroke

    Shortly after an operation

    If you suffer from migraines, we urge you to be cautious about taking ice baths.

  • We suggest you limit your practice to the breathing exercises when feeling ill, and skip the cold therapy parts, as these tend to compound the existing stress on the body. Get well soon!

  • If you are pregnant, we advise against practicing the Wim Hof Method. We do not know if the increased adrenaline levels associated with the WHM techniques adversely affect the health of the baby. This is of course a tremendously delicate matter, and we want to be as careful as possible.

    When the baby is born, you are safe to resume practicing the Method.

  • The effects of the WHM techniques differ from person to person. Everybody’s experience is slightly different, and is partially determined by your goals and expectations.

    Reported general benefits of the Method include: increased energy, improved sleep, reduced stress and anxiety, heightened focus, accelerated recovery, and a general improvement in quality of life.

    The potential benefits are numerous and diverse. Ultimately, the only way to find out what the Method does for you is to try it for yourself!

  • Start your day right and do them in the morning. Jump-starting your body right from the get-go will help you spend the day both energized and relaxed. For best results, do the exercises on an empty stomach.