September brings a full calendar of Wim Hof Method activity to Spain, spanning the Catalan coast and the south. Built on the three pillars of specialized breathing, controlled cold exposure, and mental commitment, these sessions give participants a structured way to work with oxygen and cold under certified guidance, with the aim of reducing stress and building lasting resilience. Five events run across two regions of the country over the course of the month, from intimate garden gatherings to a community practice for returning participants.
Around Barcelona: from a private garden in Premià de Dalt to a historic swimming club in Badalona
The month opens on September 18 in Premià de Dalt, where a Fundamentals Workshop unfolds in a home surrounded by nature. The setting is intentionally intimate: the group is capped at twelve participants, and the morning session runs alongside light snacks and warm tea, giving the format a more personal, unhurried feel than a typical introductory class.
The following day, the format shifts slightly further along the Maresme coast to Vilassar de Mar, where the Taller de Fundamentos is held at Hivernacle Bada, a greenhouse-style venue wrapped in greenery roughly half an hour from Barcelona. The venue’s practical appeal matches its atmosphere: it sits within a short walk of the train station and offers easy parking nearby, making it a straightforward add-on for anyone already exploring the coast. The session, conducted in Spanish, covers the physiology of breathing before moving into an immersive breathwork practice and a voluntary, supervised two-minute ice bath.
Later in the month, Badalona hosts two sessions back to back on September 26, both at Espaimar CNB, a modern space built inside the historic Club Natació Badalona right on the Mediterranean shoreline. The morning Fundamentals Workshop, offered in English with support in Spanish, German, and Portuguese on request, is structured as a steady progression through the method: an introduction to breathing physiology gives way to an immersive breathing session, followed by work on mindset and commitment, before the group moves into controlled cold exposure and integration in the final stretch. Healthy snacks close out the morning.
Later that same day, a shorter Community Practice Session takes over the same venue, using both the indoor space and the outdoor area by the sea when weather allows. Unlike the Fundamentals sessions, this one is reserved for practitioners who have already completed a Wim Hof Method Fundamentals Workshop elsewhere. With minimal theory, it functions as a shared practice space for local participants who already know the method and want to breathe and plunge together, conducted primarily in Spanish with the same language support as the morning session.
Andalucía: an evening of breath and cold on the Costa del Sol in Marbella
The month closes on September 26 with a change of pace and geography in Marbella, where an English-language Fundamentals Workshop runs through the late afternoon and evening in a quiet, green corner of the town. The setting favors a slower, more relaxed atmosphere than the coastal Catalan sessions, giving participants space to unwind before working through the breathing practice and resetting into the ice bath. Healthy snacks and drinks are provided throughout.
Getting ready for a session
Preparation is much the same across all five events. Warm, comfortable clothing is essential for after the cold exposure, alongside swimwear, a towel, a yoga mat, and a water bottle; a thin cushion can add extra comfort during the breathwork itself. Eating lightly, or not at all, in the hours before a session is strongly recommended, and anyone new to cold exposure benefits from finishing daily showers with cold water in the days leading up to the workshop, easing the nervous system into the practice gradually.
As with any Wim Hof Method activity, the physical intensity of deep breathing combined with cold immersion calls for a baseline of good health. Participation is strongly discouraged during pregnancy or for those with epilepsy, and anyone with cardiovascular issues or other serious health conditions should consult a medical professional before taking part.
