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If you’re not feeling well you’re fine to still do the breathing exercises, but avoid the more strenuous cold exercises, as they can exacerbate the existing stress on the body. Give yourself time and energy to recover. Click on the video below. Wim will give you his answer to this question:

The Wim Hof Method can be practiced by every healthy individual. If you are dealing with a serious medical condition, we advise to counsel 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:

•    Epilepsy
•    High blood pressure (in case of prescription medication)
•    Coronary heart disease (e.g. Angina Pectoris; Stable Angina)
•    A history of serious health issues like heart failure or stroke

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

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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. A professional tennis player for example, will likely seek improved athletic performance, whereas someone suffering from rheumatoid arthritis will sooner see benefit from lower inflammatory markers.

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!

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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.

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.
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If you are pregnant, we advise against practicing the 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 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 Wim Hof Method does not finish after our courses. The method should be implemented in your life daily to reap the full benefits. 

The exercises may introduce various lights and colors, sounds or other sensations. However, it’s fine if you don’t experience any of these. Everybody responds differently; just relax and let any sensations come and go as they please. Check out Wim's answer in the video below. 

All you need is a comfortable place to perform the breathing exercises; a shower for the cold (therapy) exercises; and a clock or (stop)watch to track your retention times. You could also fill a bath, or even a bucket, with ice and/or cold water, or find a suitable spot outdoors if you really want to get in touch with nature.

Like Wim always says: "It doesn't matter which hole you use, just get the oxygen in"
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While exhaling you stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. This is the ‘rest-and-digest’ mode that the body assumes during sleep, so it makes sense that you might get the urge to yawn. This is perfectly fine. Check out Wim's answer in the video below. Just hit the play button to watch this short video.

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No, it is not necessary to take the cold shower directly after the (breathing)exercises.

No, however because of the breathing exercises you will supercharge your  body and mind. This will make it easier to go for a challenge (move mountains). In this case a cold shower/ice bath. Another physical effect is that the pain receptors go down after the breathing, wich makes it feels better to adapt to the cold. If you are not able to shower directly after, do a mini breathing exercise before you step into the cold shower. (30 deep breaths and focus on your "challenge") Good luck

See the video ‘Taking a cold shower’ in the ‘Introduction’ section of the course. 

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Feeling is understanding. Do what feels best for you.

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The main purpose of these exercises is to activate the autonomous nervous system. In addition, it’s a great way to gauge the degree to which the breathing exercises have attenuated the speed at which your body acidifies. The autonomous nervous system is composed of two branches: the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and the parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) nervous system. Doing push-ups with your lungs full of air activates the SNS, whereas doing them after exhaling activates the PSNS.

The only spoken language currently available is English. We do have Dutch, German, Spanish & English subtitles; please refer to the Technical Issues section of this FAQ on how to enable subtitles.

Yes, the online material remains available indefinitely after you have completed the course.

You have 14 days to reconsider your purchase. If you request a refund within that timeframe, you will be fully reimbursed, no questions asked. To request a refund, please contact us directly.

The course is designed to progress at a constant rate so as to keep participants on track, and have them come to a gradual understanding of the inner workings of the body. If you move onto advanced techniques too fast, you’re liable to miss both cautionary and instructional information, which can adversely affect your progress. Please follow the course as intended to ensure the best possible results.

You must have a working internet connection to watch the videos.

The only physical requirement for the Expeditions is that you are able-bodied; you do not need special skills or experience in any specific fields, such as climbing or mountaineering. However, we do recommend you get a little familiar with the breathing and cold training. A great way to get a crash course is signing up for our free video Mini Class.

You must be able-bodied to participate in the Expeditions. If you have any medical conditions, we strongly advise you consult your physician before signing up. If you do sign up, please communicate any and all health conditions so we can ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for both you and the other participants.

We are happy to change your reservation, provided the alternative date is still available. For an overview of available dates, please visit the page for the corresponding expedition. Please be aware that spots typically go quickly once expeditions are opened for registration.

When signing up for an Expedition you can specify the number of participants. In case of separate reservations, please contact us directly.

Unfortunately, there will be no more Kilimanjaro expeditions.

Wim very rarely gives workshops anymore. When he does, it’s typically in the US, and for a large audience. If you are really eager to catch one, keep an eye on our newsletter.

The first International Instructors are currently undergoing training at the WHM Academy. We’ll be sure to announce in our newsletter when they graduate, which will be a big step towards our goal of making the workshops available to people worldwide.

In order to become a certified WHM Instructor you must successfully complete the Wim Hof Academy. All the application requirements and course details can be found on our Academy page.

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