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Wim Hof Breathing Timer

Three rounds of roughly 30 power breaths, each flowing into a breath retention that lengthens as you go — 60 seconds, then 90, then 120 — followed by a 15-second recovery hold. The whole sequence runs 9:45 with gong cues marking every phase change.

The escalating retentions are the point: each round of fast breathing leaves you able to hold longer than the last. Practice sitting or lying down, never near water, and hold each retention only as long as it stays comfortable. To match your own capacity, open the preset in the editor and set the hold lengths to suit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Wim Hof session?
9:45 in total — three rounds of power breaths, each into a retention of 60, 90, and 120 seconds, with a 15-second recovery hold after each.
What if I can hold my breath longer than the timer allows?
Open the preset in the editor and lengthen the Breath Hold intervals. The 60/90/120-second holds are a starting point; experienced practitioners often go well past two minutes by the final round.
Where should I do this?
Sitting or lying down, somewhere you can’t hurt yourself if you feel faint. Never in or near water, in a bath, or while driving — the breathing causes light-headedness and the holds can bring on a brief blackout.