In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, world-renowned extreme athlete and wellness pioneer Wim Hof, popularly known as the “Iceman”, returns to India nearly 50 years after his first visit. Describing the journey as a “homecoming”, Hof says India planted the spiritual seed that shaped his life’s work and credits ancient Indian yogic practices for inspiring the globally practised Wim Hof Method. Known for his extraordinary feats of endurance, including breaking world records for ice exposure and climbing Mount Everest in minimal clothing, Wim Hof discusses breathwork, cold exposure, modern stress, inflammation, and the science behind his method. He also calls for a modern, science-backed interpretation of Patanjali’s teachings to help people reconnect with their physical and mental well-being.
