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EP 011 - Richard Ayling on How to Become Superhuman, Master the Mind & Body, and Influence the Autonomic Nervous System
“It’s amazing what the body can do. We just don’t realize that we’d forgotten that.” - Richard Ayling
How to become superhuman… Hold on a minute. What does that even mean? Are we talking about some kind of product here? Or maybe witchcraft? Or wait, possibly… magic?
While I understand there might be some kind of skepticism around the title and the topic of the interview, the method that is being talked about – The Wim Hof Method – is a scientifically proven method that works for real and has nothing to do with a particular product, witchcraft, or magic.
The benefits of practicing it are almost immediate, and yes, joking aside, over time, it can make you seem superhuman to others. Best of all, it doesn’t require you to buy anything at all.
So, what is this method? Who is Wim Hof? And who is our guest on the show here, Rich Ayling
Rich Ayling is a life coach who, after battling an unstable lifestyle and being diagnosed with a debilitating autoimmune disease – ulcerative colitis, started to shift his life around.
In his own words, “perhaps the most powerful moment on my journey came with the discovery of the Wim Hof Method, where my ability to take control of my entire health and wellbeing was realized.” Something which he found out about through the fascinating interview of Wim Hof on the Tim Ferriss Show.
Wim Hof, also known as the Iceman, is a Dutch daredevil currently holding a whopping 26 world records.
While this interview does not focus on Wim Hof’s life but more around the method he founded, if this topic sparks any curiosity in you, I highly recommend that you check out the VICE Documentary about Wim Hof.
As Rich mentions throughout the interview, it is quite fascinating and inspiring.
Rich became one of the first international Wim Hof instructors, whereafter he founded Re-Align Coaching.
This is where he holds events and offers services such as one-on-one coaching sessions, in-company training, public speaking workshops, and Wim Hof Method workshops.
He specializes in mindset, movement, breathwork, and flow.
While we dive deep into the Wim Hof Method throughout the interview, how it works, why it works, and what it does to the body, the method itself isn’t anything complex, consisting of a breathing technique and cold therapy.
Now, as simple as that sounds, and as much as many might think that it can’t possibly be so easy to heal ourselves through something like that, the depth and benefits of the method go far and beyond.
The breathing technique has been scientifically shown to: strengthen the vagus nerve, improve the immune system, alkalize blood, increase the efficiency of O2 use, increase energy production, control the nervous system, enhance athletic performance & recovery, and a whole lot more.
Whereas cold therapy has scientifically been shown to:improve the immune system, activate brown fat, improve sleep, improve mood, increase metabolism, increase creativity, decrease inflammation, and again, a whole lot more. All of these benefits Rich will touch upon throughout the interview.
Additionally, Rich talks beautifully about some very insightful and wisdom-filled topics throughout the interview. The work he does as a life coach is phenomenal and this flows out in our talk. If you ever get the chance to meet him or join one of his workshops or retreats, I can only recommend it strongly.
Now, please enjoy this interview with Richard Ayling on how to become superhuman.
Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://innerpicturestories.com/2018/02/become-superhuman-richard-ayling/
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Question about this episode: What are your thoughts about our use of medication and our bodies’ self-healing abilities?
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