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Marius Helf practicing the Wim Hof Method in an icy river surrounded by snow covered mountains Personal story

How I relearned to breathe – and how it…

  • October 11, 2019October 11, 2019
  • by Marius

In 2017 I was feeling exhausted.

I had just moved to a new city in a new country. I was in multitasking hell in my job, where I was juggling a plethora of technical projects in addition to managing a team of Data Scientists and helping a startup grow to maturity. In addition, I was suffering from frequent and heavy cold and flu, a condition I have been struggling with for the better part of my adult life. In 2017, my sick leave accumulated to a level that was not acceptable to neither me nor my boss.

Six months later, I am standing bare-chested on the ice of a frozen lake in winter Sweden, cutting a hole into the thick layer of ice and getting ready to jump in.

Today, I am teaching how to leverage extreme cold, a powerful breathing technique and forging a strong mindset to become a happier, healthier and stronger version of yourself – how to unleash the Happy Yeti within.

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Marius Helf swimming in a frozen lake in Sweden Personal story

How I started to love the cold

  • August 26, 2018October 11, 2019
  • by Marius

My first encounter with the cold was in my first year at university. For some reason I decided to wear shorts — one complete year long. And in my home and study town of Dortmund, we have seasons, including a winter. Not too cold of a winter, but cold enough to make my daily 10k cycle to uni challenging. Still, all went well for about 10 months. Then, one day in December, the flu got me. I was more or less in bed for the better of 2 weeks, and I have been struggling with frequent colds ever since.

So what brought me back to the cold? What has driven me to even go on a five day expedition to Sweden to swim in ice water and hike for 2 hours through the snow covered wilderness south of Stockholm, with nothing but shoes, shorts and a woolen hat on me?

And even more, why did I feel reborn after these 5 days, instead of being in bed with a fever?

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Nature, inner power, focus, a clear mind and a won Nature, inner power, focus, a clear mind and a wonderful tribe. Some impressions of our first workshop in Bergen aan Zee. See what strength and beauty ice, breath and quality time with yourself and good humans brings out.⠀
If you want to experience this power yourself check out our upcoming workshops in Andijk and in Dortmund at http://happyyeti.nl#happy #healthy #strong #happyhealthystrong #clearmind #coldtraining #energize #whm #wimhof #wimhofmethod
It's been one year since the Fire & Ice Challenge It's been one year since the Fire & Ice Challenge with @tom_staal, @thomas.meijwaard, world-record holder Johan Holst, Jakko and many other lovely people. Since then, Jakko and me have given many more workshops and shared the power of the ice, the power of the breath and the strong tribal connection with dozens of other humans from Australia, Europe, Asia, North and South America. We are proud to be part of this, and we are proud to be able to share all the good stuff with every single one of you. #wimhofmethod #whm #wimhof #happy #healthy #strong #happyhealthystrong #clearmind #coldtraining #icebath
What a weekend! We've been in Bergen aan Zee to pr What a weekend! We've been in Bergen aan Zee to prepare our next workshop and just couldn't resist to jump into the sea. The feeling of calmness, rest and happiness this cold sea gives you in indescribable. #happy #healthy #strong #happyhealthystrong #clearmind #coldtraining #energize #whm happyyeti.nl
Now maybe 1/3 through I can only highly recommend Now maybe 1/3 through I can only highly recommend this book. It beautifully explains how your beliefs shape every aspect of your life - and how to model them for your best outcome. Do you believe in opportunities, or do you rather  see problems around you? Do you know that you change your thinking patterns to see the world around you in a different way, and as a result feel better and do more things that you like?  @tonyrobbins #mindset #beliefs #happy #healthy #strong #happyhealthystrong #clearmind
It is hard to go into the ice. Every single time. It is hard to go into the ice. Every single time. Pushing out of your comfort zone. But the knowledge that beyond the pain happiness awaits doesn't let us stop.⠀
Want to experience the feeling of happiness explosion yourself? We have 2 seats left for our workshop next week in Andijk 🙂 #beAHappyYeti #happy #healthy #strong #icebath #breathwork #meditation #wimhofmethod #whm #happyhealthystrong
Last weekend we had an amazing breathwork session. Last weekend we had an amazing breathwork session. Diving deep into the subconscious, into deep relaxation and into unity with the self.⠀
For next week we have two seats left in Andijk -- interested? PM me!⠀ #beahappyyeti #wimhofmethod #whm #happy #healthy #strong #meditation #breathwork
Hi guys, tomorrow is our first and only FREE Wim H Hi guys, tomorrow is our first and only FREE Wim Hof info session this year. If you're not sure yet whether the Wim Hof Method is for you, this is your time. Send me a message if you wanna come! Oh yeah, it's in Amsterdam!
We're on the road today with our trailer for the f We're on the road today with our trailer for the first time! How do you like it?⠀
Spot us at the Lab in Amsterdam tonight!
Curious about the Wim Hof Method? Whether you’re Curious about the Wim Hof Method? Whether you’re considering to join a workshop or just want to learn more about the method — this session is for you.⠀
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What you will get:⠀
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✓ an overview of the Wim Hof Method⠀
✓ learn about its benefits⠀
✓ ask any question about the method⠀
✓ experience deep, energizing relaxation with a mini breathing session⠀
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It’s absolutely free, but you may want to sign up for one of my full Wim Hof Fundamentals Workshops after this session. Of course, nothing is obligatory and if this session is enough for you that’s perfectly fine.
The Nobel prize 2019 for medicine and physiology g The Nobel prize 2019 for medicine and physiology goes to a team who researched on how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability. In their work William G. Kaelin Jr., Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe and Gregg L. Semenza shed a light on how oxygen or the lack of oxygen influence the creation of new red blood cells, the growth of new blood vessels in muscles, and even the development of babies in the mother's womb. Their research may help to find treatment to a variety of illnesses, including certain types of cancer and anemia. Very fascinating, and I'm gonna dive deeper into this topic.⠀
Until then, keep breathing, and keep the oxygen flowing!⠀
Image source: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/2019/summary/⠀
#oxygen #nobelprize #happyhealthystrong #happy #healthy #strong #breathwork
The cold teaches you to clean your mind from fear. The cold teaches you to clean your mind from fear. To see challenges as opportunities. And without fear, the world is your playground.⠀ ⠀
Image credits: @iceman_hof ⠀
#wimhof #happy #healthy #strong #happyhealthystrong #fearless
Sailing has been in my bucket list for a long time Sailing has been in my bucket list for a long time. Last week I did it together with @lisannerijnveld! When was the last time you have done something for the first time? #bucketlist #sailing #firsttime #outdoor #happy #healthy #strong #happyhealthystrong
This weekend I have been working on very interesti This weekend I have been working on very interesting ideas for the ArcticbreathCompany.com together with @thomas.meijwaard . And I have enjoyed the last sun of this summer and had a little man cycling on my shoulder. What have you done on this last warm weekend? Can you still do it when it gets colder? #weekend #plans #vision #summersleaving
No ice today, but I got my pencils out and created No ice today, but I got my pencils out and created a tooth paste tiger 🐯 😁
Feeling free. #wimhof #wimhofmethod #icebath #happ Feeling free. #wimhof #wimhofmethod #icebath #happiness #meditation #relaxation #happyhealthystrong #happy #healthy #strong
Wim Hof Workshop in Dortmund! Anmeldung: PN oder L Wim Hof Workshop in Dortmund! Anmeldung: PN oder Link in meinem Profil :)⠀
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Entdecke die wahre Kraft deines Körpers und Geistes. Lerne wie du mehr erreichen kannst als du dir jemals zugetraut hast. Verbanne Stress aus deinem Leben und werde glücklicher, gesünder und stärker!⠀
Und nie wieder kalte Füße 🙂⠀
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In etwa 4 Stunden lernen wir die 3 Säulen der Wim Hof Methode kennen: Atemtechnik, Fokus & Mindset, und Kälte: eine Badewanne bis zum Rand gefüllt mit Eis!⠀
Auf sanfte Art und Weise entdecken wir die Grenzen des Möglichen und erweitern sie, ohne sie zu überschreiten.⠀
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Durch Abwechslung von Stimulation und absoluter Entspannung lernen Körper und Geist besser mit Stress umzugehen, das Immunsystem wird gestärkt und der Körper mit Sauerstoff angereichert.⠀
Und wir erleben nicht nur, dass sich die Methode unglaublich gut anfühlt, sondern lernen auch wie und warum sie funktioniert.⠀
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Anmeldung: http://bit.ly/whmdeynyogado - oder Link in meinem Profil!⠀
Mehr Info (Englisch): http://mariushelf.com⠀
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#iceman #wimhof #wimhofmethod #happiness #happy #healthy #strong #happyhealthystrong #clearmind #coldtraining #energize #whm #mindfulness #dortmund
How many persons can you fit into an icebath? All! How many persons can you fit into an icebath? All! This amazing crew of freshly frozen icemen and icewomen made my second official Wim Hof Fundamentals workshop the great day that it was! And super-assistant Jakko of course 🙂 The next workshop is on March 23 in Dortmund, Germany.
#iceman #wimhof #wimhofmethod #happiness #happy #healthy #strong #happyhealthystrong #clearmind #coldtraining #energize #whm @scwestfriesland
Lekker duikje in de IJsselmeer 🙂 We zijn klaar vo Lekker duikje in de IJsselmeer 🙂 We zijn klaar voor de Wim Hof Fundamentals Workshop in Andijk at @scwestfriesland volgend weekend! Wie wil nog meedoen?  Nice dip in the IJsselmeer today. We're ready for the Wim Hof Fundamentals Workshop next week in Andijk. Who else is coming? 
#whm #wimhof #wimhofmethod #happiness #happy #healthy #strong #happyhealthystrong #clearmind #coldtherapy
Ascent to Mount Sniezka. -5C, blackice, ice on the Ascent to Mount Sniezka. -5C, blackice, ice on the handrail, ice everywhere, storm, but together we are strong! Ascending this mountain in nothing but boots and shorts was one of the most intense experiences of my life, even though in the end the elements would not allow us to proceed all the way to the top  #wimhof #wimhofmethod #cold #fog #mizzle #helpinghand #ice #coldtherapy #happyhealthystrong #happy #healthy #strong
One week in Poland at the foothills of Mount Sniez One week in Poland at the foothills of Mount Sniezka, doing nothing but breathing, teaching and swimming in the icy waterfall. This is the result.  Photo by Michał Wawrzonek.
#whm #wimhof #wimhofmethod #happiness #happy #healthy #strong #happyhealthystrong #clearmind
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Phone: +31 6 40 21 60 90
Email: marius@happyyeti.nl

Amsterdam · Dortmund · Liverpool

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