Wim HofInstructor and teacher, Wim Hof Method

Wim Hof's take on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

17 Mar 2020 · 2 min

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In this brief monologue, Wim Hof addresses the COVID‑19 pandemic, describing how the virus has paralyzed economies, social life, and mental well‑being. He argues that individuals can actively counter these effects by practicing his breathing techniques and cold‑exposure method, which he claims are evidence‑based, instantly increase energy, improve mood, and strengthen the immune system. Hof emphasizes that his approach is freely accessible via a free mobile app and an optional online video course, stressing that there is no commercial agenda—only a desire to share a tool that can help people feel happier, stronger, and healthier both during and after the pandemic. He frames the situation as an opportunity for personal empowerment and long‑term health benefits, ending with a supportive wish for viewers to take action.

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Hi guys, about the coronavirus situation: it paralyzed our economy, paralyzed our social life, and now it paralyzes also through the fear our minds. We think we are not able to do anything against that, and I say there is a lot we can do. We can learn to boost our immune system, all evidence-based, almost instantly get more energy through these breathing techniques and going into the cold. We have proven this with this method we developed throughout the years, making it very accessible and very effective. It is really strong. The choice is yours, and there is no dogma behind it. I'm not gonna— I'm not selling I'm just presenting something that works and that works almost instantly. We got a free app for that, so you don't need to buy anything. You just take on the app. I fully, wholeheartedly endorse this. If you want more, you can do whatever. There is an online video course. I don't care. I just want to bring a message. And the message is that we are able to do so much more at home against this paralyzing virus of our mind, our social life, and our economy. We can do so much more. And it gives also a sort of an opportunity to take on measures which are going to work when the coronavirus is long gone. We're going to feel happier, stronger, and healthier. We learn how to control our immune system much better, our energy levels and our mood, mood swings. We are able to learn to control that all a lot more and a lot deeper. Which now the opportunity with the situation of the coronavirus spreading, being at home, we are able to do so much more. This is always my message, but particularly now. Here it is. I wish you good luck. Take them on. It's your choice.