#5: The Power of the Cold – with “Iceman” Wim Hof

A fascinating journey into the power that the cold, deep
breathing and commitment can unleash together: Wim Hof is known
as the “Iceman”, the reason being that he is able to endure the
cold to an extend that was believed to be physically impossible
before.


 


Wim Hof has climbed Mount Everest to an altitude of 7.200 meters,
dressed in nothing but shoes and shorts. He ran across the
Namibian desert without water. And he has set up 26 official
Guinness World Records, for example for


the farthest swim under ice, with a single breath

the farthest half marathon barefoot on ice and snow

the longest time in direct, full-body contact with ice,
spending 1 hour and 53 minutes in ice water – while feeling good
about it!



 


He has combined breathing exercises, mediation and ice baths into
what he calls the Wim Hof Method, which he teaches all over the
world. 


 


In this episode of Unfolding Maps, Wim talks about how he has
discovered the power of the cold and why he believes, his method
can help with things from strengthening physical health to
fighting depression.


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