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Harnessing Breathwork and Cold Exposure for Mental Resilience
How Cold Exposure Breathwork Can Free You From Poor Mental Health Addictions Kev
Key Takeaways
Cold exposure and breathwork can significantly improve mental health and help overcome addictions.
The speaker transitioned from a career in human rights to mental health work after experiencing severe depression during COVID-19.
Breathwork and cold exposure provided effective tools for managing emotions and reducing anxiety.
Honesty about mental health struggles and sharing experiences with others can facilitate healing.
Breathwork is distinct from meditation, offering a more accessible entry point for those struggling with anxiety.
Practicing breathwork can improve heart rate variability and overall well-being.
A structured breathwork practice focusing on form, speed, and holds can enhance benefits.
5.5
seconds for optimal breathing rate.
30
breaths recommended for a daily practice.
Introduction and Background
Speaker's background in human rights and mental health.
Relocation to Mexico during COVID-19 and its impact on mental health.
Journey to Healing
Experiencing depression and seeking holistic health solutions.
Discovery of breathwork and cold exposure as effective tools.
Breathwork Techniques
Importance of breathwork for managing anxiety and emotions.
Differences between breathwork and meditation.
Practical Applications
Recommendations for starting breathwork practices.
Focus on breathing form, speed, and holds for deeper benefits.
Notable Quotes
"I would set my fingers on fire if it meant that I would feel something."
"The more I hide this, the harder it's going to be to get rid of it."
"Breathwork is the better tool for the Western world right now."