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Wim Hof has truly earned himself the nickname of “Iceman.” The Dutch world record holder now possesses 18 world records, one of which is the longest ice bath. Doctors have studied his incredible ability to control his body temperature, using the Tantric practice of Tummo, which Hof claims allows him to turn up his own body temperature using just his brain. In addition to his world record setting feat of remaining for 1 hour and nearly 15 minutes in an ice bath, he has also climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in two days with nothing but a pair of shorts and completed a full marathon above the arctic circle, again with nothing but shorts. His icy marathon took him a total of just 5 hours and 25 minutes. Still not impressed? In 2007, Hof attempted to climb Mt. Everest in his shorts. He did not make it to the top because of a foot injury, but he did not stop because he was too cold.
Beyond practicing his own Tummo, he also teaches workshops and has written a book. He believes that anyone can master the ability to regulate their internal thermometer. Whether you believe it is possible or not, watching him in action is pretty incredible, so much so that Colombia Sportswear picked him up for some television ads. Even though he has gained some fame, he still keeps it humble; charging less than $150 for a full-day workshop. When you devote your life to Buddhism and meditation from an early age, like Hof has, perhaps spreading the knowledge to others feels better than making the big bucks.
To learn more about his workshops head to: hofoutdoor.nl
