Image courtesy of Kiki Bosch
I’ve always been curious about the idea of taking cold showers. A relative of mine has been doing that for the many years as a way of strengthening her immune system. I have tried doing the same from time to time, but consistency has never come easy.
About a month ago I met two athletes through the Boston Health Optimization group. Both are Wim Hof Method instructors Kiki Bosch and Samuel Whiting, who were excited to share their passion and expertise with our community of Wellness Insiders.
In the next two episodes we’ll be talking about Wim Hof method and different aspects that the training concentrates on specifically cold exposure and breathwork.
In part 1 of this discussion you’ll meet Kiki Bosch. Kiki is an adventurer, nutritionist and biohacker from the Netherlands.
Described as a daredevil and female Wim Hof, she is an experienced ice freediver and extreme cold specialist. Kiki has recently dived some of the coldest waters in the world.
During her last trip to Greenland Kiki swam for prolonged periods of time in sub-zero glacial waters with nothing but a swimsuit on.
Kiki continues to explore the world and is currently furthering her education in health sciences and her training as a Wim Hof Method instructor.
Her life motto’s are ‘Disturb the comfort’ and ‘The magic is in the doing.’
During this episode, she will share how cold exposure helped her to overcome trauma and change her mindset and life.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. How trauma changed Kiki’s life inspiring to search for solutions
2. What is Wim Hof Method (3 main pillars) and why it became an important part of Kiki’s healing
3. Using Wim Hof Method as a ways of discovering your own potential
4. What are Kiki’s favorite resources on Wim Hof method
CONTACTING OUR GUEST:
- Kiki’s website Disturb the Comfort, her Facebook and Instagram accounts
- Kiki’s incredible experiences – Video
”Sometimes life is an ice bath, a force pressing upon us. The only thing we can do to stay centered is to breathe through the hurricane of emotions.”
”Fail at the level of other people’s success.”
Kiki Bosch
WEB RESOURCES:
- Wim Hoff Method web site, Facebook page and Facebook group
- Brain over Body Michigan Study
- Wim Hof Method Breathing Session with Kiki Bosch & Samuel Whiting – April 7, 2019 – 6:30PM – BDYSQD – 349 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115
- Wim Hof Method Introduction – March 29, 2019 – 6:30PM – BKBX – Allston, MA – can join for any of the workshops in this series
”Cold exposure became a very powerful mindful tool to help with my mental state, but it’s been proven that its very healthy for the body to be exposed & learn how to adapt to the cold. You create a new level of body awareness.”
”An ice bath is a workout for your circulatory system.”
Kiki Bosch
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