What we can see is that we are able to hold our breath for longer than we think, and this length of time typically increases as we train our bodies with the method, to a point. When we reach saturation level our bodies literally feel charged, and we then release our last breath and hold our breath – with no oxygen in the lungs – for as long as possible/comfortable.Īgain, it’s not about force. The physiological shift we create affects the pH level temporarily – during this time (and for up to several hours afterwards) our bodies become more alkaline (known as alkalosis) and less acidic (acidosis).
As a result we might start to feel light-headed, and feel tingling sensations around the body. We do circular breathing, which means the inhale and exhale last the same amount of time – the idea is that we gently take in more oxygen than we let out – and after 30 of these breaths (this varies from person to person as everybody’s physiology is different) we reach saturation, whereby our lungs, organs and bloodstream have a much lower level of CO2 than normal – this is our goal.Ī common misunderstanding is that by oxygenating our body we are increasing our oxygen levels, but this is actually quite hard as they are normally already at around 98% – what is happening is more a reduction of CO2 as we breathe in more deeply than we’re used to. You take in a deep breath – fully in – and let go. I always do it first thing in the morning, to get my day going in the best possible way, but again there are no rules and you can do it as and when it makes most sense for you – and feels right. Try to be in a relaxed state if possible, coming straight from sport makes it a lot harder as your body is in recovery mode and we’re about to give part of it another workout! Empty stomachs are also best, so not directly after food. I find personally that lying down is more effective. In a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere you either lie down or sit down, much like you would if were going to meditate – whatever is more comfortable for you. There are three core components to the WHM: breathing, cold exposure and focus/mindset, and whilst on their own they bring some benefits, when applied together they are extremely powerful. And all this for almost a tenth of the price of the TM course. And on that point, I hope to appeal to all of you who have not come to this from a spiritual background, understandably sceptical as you might be. Key also is Wim’s insistence that science be onboard the whole time, so that there is no speculation, no scepticism, only sound scientific evidence. While yoga and various other forms of movement, breathing and meditation are profound tools and a huge part of my life and daily routine, my personal experience is that since applying the WHM to my life I have not found a more simple, effective way to achieve the same state. How is it different to other methods out there? Can’t they offer the same thing(s)? a powerful form of focus and a way to engineer a positive mindset.a way to influence and reset your autonomic nervous, endocrine and immune systems.a way to connect with your mind and body in a deep and profound way.
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