Wim Hof Method benefits
Discover the potential health benefits of the Wim Hof Method
Getting strong, happy & healthy in a multitude of ways
The benefits below either relate specifically to the Wim Hof Method, or apply more broadly to breathing exercises, cold exposure training and meditation.
They have been compiled from scientific research or collected qualitatively from our community of Hoffers over many years.
Please note: Everybody's body is different and as such will respond differently to different types of treatment and intervention. If you have a serious or specific medical issue we highly recommend speaking with a healthcare professional.
Want to try the Wim Hof Method and experience these benefits for yourself? Start with our free Mini Class! This short introductory course covers all three pillars that together make up the Wim Hof Method: Cold, Breathing, and Mindset. Give it a shot and see which benefits stick out for you!
Helping people all over the world
RMIT University conducted a survey study asking what kind of impact the Wim Hof Method had on people's lives. +3,200 people responded, helping them identify some interesting trends and patterns. Watch the video for a nice visual summary of the responses.
Physical Health Benefits
Explore how the Wim Hof Method can improve your physical health
More energy
By following The Wim Hof Method, you will learn to focus on the things that matter and to let go of stressors that only cost you energy.
Boost your immune system
Scientific research has provided us with evidence that followers of the Wim Hof Method have a stronger immune response to pathogens, compared to others.
Natural anti-inflammatory
Want to know more about lowering inflammation with the help of the Wim Hof Method?
Better sleep
People who practice Wim’s method often report that their sleep quality is improved, and that they are feeling more energetic during the day.
Increase sports performance
Are you looking to improve your sports performance? The Wim Hof Method can help you with your training.
Workout recovery
Help your body to recover faster from physical exercise with the Wim Hof Method.
Autoimmune disease relief
There is no cure for autoimmune disorders, so managing related symptoms is key to maintaining a certain quality of life. Learn more about how the Wim Hof Method can help you relieve Autoimmune disease.
Arthritis relief
The Wim Hof Method can help you find relief from arthritis in a natural matter.
Fibromyalgia relief
Fibromyalgia can last for a long time and treatment can be very hard. Therefore, finding relief for the symptoms of Fibromyalgia is important. The Wim Hof Method can give you tools to relieve some of the symptoms related to Fibromyalgia.
Post-treatment lyme disease syndrome
Symptoms of Lyme disease can linger for months and even years. Learn how the Wim Hof Method can be used to relieve symptoms related to PTLDS.
COPD Management
Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is very important to improve the quality of life for people that suffer from this disease. The Wim Hof Method can help.
Migraine relief
Discover how the Wim Hof Method can help you relieve migraine headache attacks.
Overcoming MS
Learn more about how Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients can benefit from the Wim Hof Method.
Asthma management
What are the effects of the Wim Hof Method on asthma and how can the method help you with effective asthma management?
Lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the main causes of death. One of the ways to help keep a low blood pressure is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Wim Hof Method can help you to lower your blood pressure.
Improve your metabolism
Learn more how you can improving your metabolism with the Wim Hof Method.
Positive stress
Learn more how positive stress and the Wim Hof Method can help you live healthier, happier and more energetic.
Athletic Performance
If you are wondering how you can improve your athletic performance, try the Wim Hof Method.
Healthy energy levels
Making sure that your body has enough energy is important for both your mental and physical health.
Immunity booster
Are you tired all the time? Do you always catch colds? Do you notice that when you have an infection, your symptoms are more severe? Then you need an immunity booster!
Cardiovascular system
Your cardiovascular system plays a critical role in keeping you alive. Interested? Read more here!
Benefits of cold water
From an immunity booster to increased energy, the benefits of cold water are endless!
Oxygen advantages of the Wim Hof Method
When practicing the Wim Hof Method you experience several oxygen-related benefits.
Pain relief
We understand the importance of pain relief and are committed to providing natural approaches to help alleviate it.
How to get rid of headaches
Discover effective ways on how to get rid of headaches. Try Wim Hof Method's breathwork and cold exposure for natural relief.
Dive Deeper
How is it that something as simple as cold water and air can give us so many different benefits? Learn more about how the Wim Hof Method works with our insightful free e-book The Journey of the Iceman.
Mental Health Benefits
Discover some of the mental health benefits of the Wim Hof Method
Improve mental health
Your mental health can be determined as your overall psychological wellbeing. The importance of looking after your mental health can’t be stressed enough, because it influences how you feel about yourself and others.
Relieve stress
The Wim Hof Method is a combination of meditation, breathing exercises, and exposure to cold that can help you regulate your stress levels.
Burnout recovery
The Wim Hof Method provides techniques that can help you get a grip on your daily struggles, that can help you reset your nervous system, and that can provide you with the energy needed to recover from burnout.
Improve cold tolerance
Cold body therapy continues to gain serious popularity, because it is linked to numerous health benefits including reducing inflammation & an improved immune response.
Deal with depression
Overcoming depression can be very difficult. However, there are natural ways that can help you cope with depression. For example, depressed people that start with the Wim Hof Method often report relief from various symptoms related to a clinical depression.
Increase willpower
If you really want to become a better version of yourself, increasing willpower is one of the most essential things to do.
Boost concentration
A lot of people experience a huge boost in concentration after practicing the Wim Hof Method. Find out what the Wim Hof Method can do for you!
Improve your mind body connection
With a solid mind-body connection you are better able to manage your feelings and face difficulties. Unfortunately, many people are unable to control their mind-body connection. Learn more about how the Wim Hof Method can help you improve your mind-body connection.
Increase your happiness
Happiness and positivity are essential to get the most out of life, for everybody. When we feel joyful, we are more likely to get out and engage with the world. Learn how you can increase your happiness with the Wim Hof Method.
Improve creativity
The best thing about creativity is that it can be trained. An increasing number of people, including artists, writers, designers, and other professionals are using the Wim Hof Method and enjoying the benefits of improved creativity on a daily basis.
Controlling the automatic nervous system
For a long time, we believed that the autonomic nervous system could not be voluntarily influenced. However, Wim Hof has scientifically proven to be able to control the autonomic nervous system.
Boost your endorphins
Endorphins are naturally produced by the autonomic nervous system to get through pain and stress. Learn how to boost your endorphins and live happier and healthier.
Burnout prevention
Burnout can have several causes. For example work-related causes, lifestyle causes, or personality traits. But there are several things that you can do to prevent burnout. Learn how you can prevent a burnout with the exercises of the Wim Hof method.
Stress control
The Wim Hof Method can help bring down your stress level in tense or exhausting situations. Learn everything about how to control your stress.
Activities To Improve Mental Health
Are you looking for exercises to improve your mental health?
Vagus nerve stimulation at home
Stimulating your vagal tone from within the comforts of your own home can be done with various vagus nerve exercises listed below!
Natural remedies for depression
To cope with a depression is hard. But there are various natural remedies for depression which can help you with some relief. Read more about how the Wim Hof Method can help you!
Peaceful mind
Keeping balance is critical to living a happy and fulfilled life. This is because your mind, body, and spirit are connected. If one of these is weak or imbalanced, it affects the others negatively.
Eustress
Not all stress is the same. The Wim Hof Method will help you turn negative stress into positive stress and raise the level of eustress in your body.
Mental Health
What is your mental health? And how do you make sure it stays healthy? On this page you will ready how the Wim Hof Method can help you with this!
Discover the benefits for yourself
Take the first step on your journey to a happier, healthier & stronger life.
Download the free mobile app to get you started or practice the Wim Hof Method for yourself, at your own pace, with the Fundamentals video course.
