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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @dot 5 May \ on: [Yoga Journey]: Breathwork is BACK! (New York Times, Rustin Dodd) HealthAndFitness
I practiced the Wim Hof method for a while and found that it is more suitable for regions with consistently low temperatures. In tropical climates, however, the method doesn’t seem to be as effective or appropriate.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @denlillaapan OP 5 May
Wow that's an interesting observation. Any idea why that may be?
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19 sats \ 0 replies \ @dot 6 May
The Wim Hof Method doesn’t work well in tropical climates because:
  1. Not cold enough for a “shock effect” – The water isn’t cold, so the body doesn’t react strongly.
  2. Breathing creates heat – In hot weather, intense breathing can make you feel more tired and overheated.
  3. No brown fat activation – In warm climates, the body doesn’t need to warm itself, so brown fat isn’t triggered.
  4. Less sense of recovery – After training, you may feel drained instead of refreshed.
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