![]() ![]() administration of 2 ng/kg Escherichia coli endotoxin). Subsequently, all subjects underwent experimental endotoxemia (i.v. > Subjects in the intervention group were trained for 10 d in meditation (third eye meditation), breathing techniques (i.a., cyclic hyperventilation followed by breath retention), and exposure to cold (i.a., immersions in ice cold water). Depending upon the situation same principle might suggest diametrically opposite actions. This means there are no prohibitions but only principles to be followed to maintain the balance. Word Dharma comes from Sanskrit root dhri, which means maintains the stability and harmony of self, society, environment, and universe. ![]() Buddhism and Jainism don't even have gods per say. There is no creed to be followed, there are no prophets, and you don't have to follow commandments to achieve eternal bliss in after life. So as far as religious trappings are concerned, Hinduism and Buddhism aren't religions in Abrahmic sense. How do you justify him never coming across eight parts of Yoga? Moreover on his website he admits similarities with Buddhist meditation but reluctantly and justifies by claiming of "stripping the religious aspects" just like you. He himself claims practising yoga for years. > It's completely possible he rediscovered it independently, and free from the religious trappings. Second video captures another sadhu who lives naked under snow without any protective gearsĮDIT 2: Major edit explaining yogic origins of this practice. First video was captured by Indian soldier in -45 degree temperatures of himalayan border. Two of the comments mentioning yogic origins of this practice are dead. I think there is strong bias going on here in the comments. That aspect is called ASANA and what Wim Hof claims as his discovery is called pranayama which is a fully developed science of breath control practices by Sadhus and monks for centuries. Contrary to popular belief Yoga is not about just twisting your body into weird poses. Yoga's actual name is ashtanga yoga which means it has eight limbs. Yet he presents it as if he "discovered" it. Wim hof have achieved great things practising the ancient practice of pranayama which is actually a part of yoga. The other one I'd recommend is James Nestor's new book called "Breath". Being in 100% climate controlled perfect environments doesn't always help us. Scott recently released a new book called "The Wedge" that incorporates some of Wim but a lot of other practices and people that fit into the idea that we have more control than we realize and getting out of our comfort zone has healthful benefits. Scott Carney does the best job of dispelling Wim as his original intent was to basically shine the light on Wim's snake oil in "What Doesn't Kill Us" (spoiler: that is not the end result). I would highly recommend his excursions to anyone that has an open mind that's interested in learning about themselves and meeting like-minded people in the process.Ī couple good resources for you to check out if you're interested. I learned a lot from Wim and his instructors and I have better understanding of myself. Wim has a large personality which can work against him in some regard. But Wim is about sharing, not bringing you into his fold and sucking resources out of you. I think the Internet, and some perspectives of those who have written about him, may give that impression. ![]() I wouldn't go as far to say that it feels or is cult like at any point. I've been to a week long expedition in Poland to study with Wim a few years ago. That'd be enough to open the doors and get going. Typically yoga studios that have "Mysore" or "Hatha" practices on their schedules will be teaching something that isn't just calisthenics. There are of course tons of others, but better to start with fewer than an overwhelming collection of things when getting situated.Īlso, yeah, the sinuses thing is weird and was also surprising when I started noticing it!Įdit: Also, a physical yoga asana practice really brought me a whole lot deeper into my meditation practice. "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" by Shunryū Suzuki I picked it back up about a decade later and found some texts really helpful that I'd recommend to anyone working at a meditation practice: I had a similar experience of needing to stop when I was younger and was practicing with no teacher in my early 20s, it became overwhelming. For sure, lots of things start changing with a meditation practice. ![]()
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