Don Kan
Level 1
Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland
The Wim Hof Method brought me from my mind into my heart and provided me with insights into my inner nature.
Instructor Level
"The Wim Hof Method came to me at a transitional point in my life, and I fell in love with the journey inward."
In 2012, I was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease without a known cause. The inflammation was in my lungs, so I had trouble breathing and felt a sharp pain in my chest when my heart rate was elevated. I had to stop all strenuous activities - even running. Handling stress was a problem. Things turned from bad to worse a few years later when I landed in my doctor's office with high blood pressure. I ended up with a lifetime prescription for the drugs to help me. I felt confused. I wasn't overweight, didn't smoke, and consumed only a moderate amount of alcohol. I've had a hard time accepting what was happening. Soon I've noticed that my mental state started to shift negatively. It affected my relationship with the people I love the most, and also myself. I felt disconnected.
In 2017, I decided to start taking care of myself. I've begun looking into alternative means that could help me to improve my health and well-being. I took cold showers daily, started a meditation practice and paid particular attention to my diet. My friend told me I should look into Wim Hof after seeing me walking outside in a shirt in the middle of January. I committed myself to the daily practice of the method from day one after witnessing the profound positive effects it had on my mental state. A few months later, the symptoms from Sarcoidosis have alleviated, my blood pressure was back to normal, and my relationships with my beloved ones were better than ever before.
The Wim Hof Method brought me from my mind into my heart and provided me with insights into my inner nature. I rediscovered playfulness, self-love and connection to all beings and nature. I feel stronger, healthier and happier than ever before, and I wish to share my discovery with everyone who seeks to improve the quality of their life.
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"The Wim Hof Method came to me at a transitional point in my life, and I fell in love with the journey inward."
In 2012, I was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease without a known cause. The inflammation was in my lungs, so I had trouble breathing and felt a sharp pain in my chest when my heart rate was elevated. I had to stop all strenuous activities - even running. Handling stress was a problem. Things turned from bad to worse a few years later when I landed in my doctor's office with high blood pressure. I ended up with a lifetime prescription for the drugs to help me. I felt confused. I wasn't overweight, didn't smoke, and consumed only a moderate amount of alcohol. I'...
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