"You bring 100 people together and they are all strangers, but in the sauna, you open up because your body is opening up.  And then your mind follows." "Heat and cold are our great teachers." -Wim Hof (The "Iceman") I started Saunatimes about 10 years ago, with a vague yet committed intent to share the goodness of authentic sauna with others. I started Sauna Talk podcast a year or so ago.  At that time, I created an "intention" to host three specific guests to Sauna Talk.  I'm very pleased to share with you one of these three guests.  My vision was to be able to bring you this guest to Sauna Talk and here he is. Welcome Wim Hof to Sauna Talk Wim is Dutch.  He was born in 1958.  He is nicknamed "the ice man" and here's why: Wim Hof holds 26 world records, including a world record for longest ice bath.  Wim describes his ability to withstand extreme cold temperatures as being able to "turn his own thermostat up" through breathing exercises. In February 2009 Wim Hof … [Read more...]