The Power Of The Horse Stance In The Wim Hof Method

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    What is the deal with the horse stance when doing the Wim Hof Method? The Horse Stance originated from the world of traditional Martial Arts and is used as a fundamental exercise for leg mobility, strength, willpower, meditation, Qi Gong, and torture method for students. In the Wim Hof Method, where you endure extremely cold temperatures, the Horse Stance is often done after taking an ice bath or while standing barefooted in the snow. But what's the connection between the Wim Hof Method and traditional Martial Arts? Is there some mystic and secret technique hidden in this century-old stance? It's not only Wim Hof who does this stance. Animes, Mangas, and movies all picture this stance as the ultimate source of power. Even the native culture of New Zealand, the Maori, call this a power stance and use it in their Haka.
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    Timestamps (to save you some time):
    00:00 Intro
    00:45 Basics of the Horse Stance
    01:48 Isometric holds and duality of the Horse Stance
    03:18 Why do the Horse Stance after taking an ice bath?
    06:11 The Power of the mind when doing the Horse Stance
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  • @KitaroWaga
    @KitaroWaga  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

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  • @EvieWasacz
    @EvieWasacz ปีที่แล้ว +312

    I've been practicing ice-baths for 3 years now and I've experienced a tremendous change in my body and mind. I treat the cold as a mentor who guides me through life. Forever grateful. Thank you for sharing so much knowledge!

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thank you

    • @m0-m0597
      @m0-m0597 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      As a german who is probably going to sit in the dark and cold this winter, this is going to be a useful skill

    • @carlsocci379
      @carlsocci379 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@m0-m0597 Best of luck to you all. God bless.

    • @vincentlee7359
      @vincentlee7359 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. It truly is a life changing experience. I can now look into the depths of my targets as they take their last breath as cold steel pierces through their body.

    • @david4360
      @david4360 ปีที่แล้ว

      80 years ago germans fuck up europe and now they did it again with help from Usa

  • @javierrodriguez2863
    @javierrodriguez2863 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    A friend of mine from work showed me this exercises, he's from vietnam and he's in his 70's and strong as an ox, will always implement these no matter what! Peace

  • @ramondimas1252
    @ramondimas1252 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Through ice bathing I have learned to be less reactive and more accepting of not only physical stimulants but psychological and spiritual. Thank you for sharing this technique in detail.

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for your comment

  • @MatoNupai
    @MatoNupai ปีที่แล้ว +78

    The horse stance is very powerful.
    I had extreme good fortune to study with a Zhan Zhuang Qigong master in 1973-74.
    He had me hug a tree where your legs are in the horse stance and the arms as if they’re wrapped around a big tree trunk.

  • @HerbalRemedyMan
    @HerbalRemedyMan ปีที่แล้ว +108

    I have been practicing the horse stance for awhile and have found it to be an amazing teaching tool for pain. I push the breath into my legs to relieve the burn and hold the pose longer and that discovery in and of itself was profound.
    Thank you for your tutorials it's helped me to make sure I am practicing the stance correctly to get optimal benefits. You're channel is amazing, heartfelt, and super informative!

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you for watching and your nice words 🧡

    • @trishareichenberg5093
      @trishareichenberg5093 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your tips

  • @l.d.p.9365
    @l.d.p.9365 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    My teacher in high school would make us do the horse stance and would walk behind us with a thin bamboo rod, he called it the rod of focus. If you left your stance because you were tired or not focused he would remind you with the rod. By the time I was 17 I was so strong I could stand like that for however long I needed to. My push-up record was 893 before collapse. This is an excellent way to teach the young to be strong and focused both in mind and body.

    • @whitebuffaloblacksheep
      @whitebuffaloblacksheep ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You'd get fired for that now

    • @DickOswald
      @DickOswald ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@whitebuffaloblacksheep yeah because we like to raise pussies nowadays

    • @DeadSoundful
      @DeadSoundful ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Damn, wish I had that experience growing up!

    • @marvelleonline
      @marvelleonline 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      where the hell did you go to hs lmaooooo

    • @jonl7855
      @jonl7855 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The mountains of TIbet bro@@marvelleonline

  • @TheMigueloangel
    @TheMigueloangel ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Your personality and voice are so peaceful and calming. I needed that. Almost did not finish because I'm always rushing. Thank you...

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Miguel, thank you for your kind words!

  • @user-kl1gk4gi9y
    @user-kl1gk4gi9y 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great stuff and nice humble delivery. Refreshing. Thanks. Subscribed.

  • @justwatermoving
    @justwatermoving ปีที่แล้ว

    Great insights. Thanks for the discernment between willpower development and use for contemplation/standing meditation.

  • @GoGoJoeShow
    @GoGoJoeShow ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thanks for sharing Kitaro. As a person who gets cold easily, I am looking forward to implementing this into my daily routine. Hopefully can get over to you from Germany to train together one time. Stay well my man!

  • @josephunderhile5804
    @josephunderhile5804 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I did the horse stance throughout this video longest I've ever made it. Thank you. I feel a calming and positive energy from you and what you are talking about.

  • @Anakena3
    @Anakena3 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s always a pleasure to listen to your teaching. Thank you.

  • @oneconsc3333
    @oneconsc3333 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video brother, nicely explained. Love and blessings 🙏🏼💜🇨🇦

  • @felixk5080
    @felixk5080 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I find your videos very helpful and get answers to many questions i had about the method. Thank you : )

  • @kimnenninger7226
    @kimnenninger7226 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video is really great because he has a thorough understanding of what the horse stance really does for your body.

  • @alexandermetzler
    @alexandermetzler ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you. You have a wonderfully calm way of explaining things.

  • @andrewchisholm3665
    @andrewchisholm3665 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this it explains a lot. I was on a taster Wim Hoff breathing class in my gym on Saturday and it was great, yes even the ice dunking bit

  • @brianclark5002
    @brianclark5002 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thank you, I will never be an ice bather but your comments on the power of the mind and the benefits of the horse stance are so true. I'm just starting to use the more traditional Tai Chi method of the stance to increase my Chi.

  • @1ReneDumont
    @1ReneDumont ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the video. Very informative and helpful. 💪🤙

  • @helenabok1610
    @helenabok1610 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is very interesting. You popped up out of nowhere on my YT so I think Universe wants me to start with this horse stand. Going to implement it in my morning routine. Thank you🙏🏻

  • @davideylerYT
    @davideylerYT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow - excellent content. You're a fantastic teacher!

  • @davidcooke2804
    @davidcooke2804 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks so much for your work and for sharing 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
    You are making a huge contribution to thousands of people’s lives!!!

  • @Hurrrrricaaaaane
    @Hurrrrricaaaaane ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, thank you for that!

  • @kev4354
    @kev4354 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanation uncomplicated and succinct-ThankYou

  • @MrAlidor
    @MrAlidor ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Kitaro,
    I’m so grateful that the universe is made me stumble to your message.
    I needed this a lot today.
    I appreciate you sharing your experience. Thank you.

  • @sawomirlesniewski4448
    @sawomirlesniewski4448 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Beautiful explanation covering holistic aspects of oneself. It helped me a lot and I am preparing for the winter :)

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! Yes, winter is coming - and we're ready!

  • @shain6946
    @shain6946 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m loving these videos, the power of the mind and body. Thank you 🙏

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you like them! Thanks Shain

  • @simonevanson3098
    @simonevanson3098 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Never tried the horse stance while doing the Wim Hof breathing method but come the morning I’m going to try it.
    Many thanks.
    From strength to strength.

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It's not the Wim Hof breathing that is done while doing the Horse Stance. It's more of a complementary exercise to the WHM breathing.

  • @carpepedes3520
    @carpepedes3520 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    i love this stuff. the stance exudes power balance focus and stability. Kitaro thank you for showcasing it. You have such discipline and man your bare feet are nice!

    • @skylinetrading9498
      @skylinetrading9498 ปีที่แล้ว

      my guy what sort of fetish are you having there

  • @florianluck141
    @florianluck141 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, great explanation. Everything I asked for 🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @woutermolevelt1507
    @woutermolevelt1507 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    interesting to know a bit more of the "why", thanks for sharing

  • @bajuszpal172
    @bajuszpal172 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes Mr., Kitaro Waga, Ihave spent the time remaining and just accept. The key to it came throught the word and notion of isometric. Previously, despite being trained in martial arts, I have never realized it to be an isometric exercise, which is also used in Karate for the same reasons as you put it. Well done Sir, and all the best. Paul, 67, retired instructor of sports Karate.

  • @jacobhoksza6354
    @jacobhoksza6354 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your content brother, wholesome and pure! Keep it up

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I appreciate that! Thank you Jacob

  • @jewel2022now
    @jewel2022now ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you. I love your understanding of this. I will try this position more often.

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice to hear! thx for the comment

  • @sebastianpage8507
    @sebastianpage8507 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude.. your videos are ace man! Love it! Thank u! Keep it up 💪❤️

  • @graysonharrisful
    @graysonharrisful 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, buddy! Good stuff for sure!

  • @totocristi3676
    @totocristi3676 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video 🙏

  • @JamieJacksonati
    @JamieJacksonati ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful stuff! Thank you.

  • @nigel6862
    @nigel6862 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you.. Will try 😊

  • @trevor_osborn
    @trevor_osborn ปีที่แล้ว

    Touching on the victimentality, I still have to work on it on going but that alone can improve health and energy levels 10x. Just hsve to let it go, acknowledging being a victim only worsens your body. Good job bringing that up and reminding me to feel at peace again 🙏

  • @randiclark1
    @randiclark1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent tutorial- TY Sir!

  • @m17434
    @m17434 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Kitaro! More please.

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching. More is coming 😉

  • @bensadream
    @bensadream 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent instruction!

  • @JoesGemsPodclips
    @JoesGemsPodclips ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video!

  • @tedkirk7755
    @tedkirk7755 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Phenomenal video - Super informative and motivating!

  • @sylverista3505
    @sylverista3505 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When finish my shower with cold water I noticed I don’t get cold any more in winter. Basically I have my normal shower with hot water I just finish with cold water all over my body if you practice this you’ll never have running nose or cold. Indeed it’s very effective but you have courage to do it every day 😊

  • @kennethbedwell4183
    @kennethbedwell4183 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the video I train Horsestance every day I also finish of my bath session with a cold shower, in fact your the reason I started taking cold showers last year

  • @michaeleccher4068
    @michaeleccher4068 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video and presentation, very helpful content. I just started doing ice baths, this will be an invaluable addition.

  • @mongeestoico
    @mongeestoico ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I identified with you a lot. It's like a Baki The Grappling vibe. Excellent quality content. gratitude 🙏

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you that's a great compliment - I love Baki 😁

  • @domenicosimonelli1528
    @domenicosimonelli1528 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 🙏 for your videos ❤🙏

  • @mrdanyel73
    @mrdanyel73 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, will definitely incorporate The Horse Stance now after my cold showers

  • @stuartwakefield1657
    @stuartwakefield1657 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    May I suggest a book that helped me 60 years ago. It's called " The Hindu-Yogi Science of Breath by Yogi Ramacharaka in 1903.

    • @soundmindbodydivine
      @soundmindbodydivine หลายเดือนก่อน

      Such a great book. Also, it is on youtube audiobook for free!

  • @dobhran3851
    @dobhran3851 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much 🙏🏻

  • @Kornwins
    @Kornwins ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very informative! Thanks.

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome 🙏

  • @bioenergeticsscotland4812
    @bioenergeticsscotland4812 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and great presentation!

  • @lefterislef5630
    @lefterislef5630 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've been doing the WHM for about 3 years now, not daily I admit but I still enjoy the results. I really like your approach and your explanations in your channel and I keep coming back to it for a while now. Thank you and keep it up.

    • @VIKRAMSINGH-ld6ms
      @VIKRAMSINGH-ld6ms 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is it helpful in fighting cold

    • @lefterislef5630
      @lefterislef5630 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@VIKRAMSINGH-ld6ms to me it feels more like accepting the cold rather than fighting it. If you fight it you start shaking and it feels more of a struggle rather than an esoteric journey that teaches you calmness.

  • @dna1238
    @dna1238 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤ 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉,great explanation of the horse stance and its benefits 👏 and the broader goals ❤

  • @rudyfire8748
    @rudyfire8748 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is what i need for my evening routine 😊

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perfect! Thanks for the comment

  • @noritube773
    @noritube773 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did anyone hear when he said "You can use these challenging situations as a stimulus to grow." Thanks for sharing!

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching and the nice comment

  • @Smalltime
    @Smalltime ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks brother!

  • @jacquelinebrulotte5873
    @jacquelinebrulotte5873 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for this video

  • @freddie3858
    @freddie3858 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this video Kitaro! I'll surely start doing this. It looks like Kiba Dachi, right? I do have an issue with my back, getting it straight in line and therefor leaning forward. Is there an addtional excersie or something to do that the right way? Thank you

  • @PrimeflexFitness
    @PrimeflexFitness ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh that was that stance for ...! Thanks for the video , it was very helpful!

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it!

  • @PieraB
    @PieraB ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your channel! thank you for explaining this practice so thoroughly and with great insight. I'd love to know more about your breath work course :) can't wait to check it out! And your cute too :P

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Piera! I'm on it! The course is in progress :)

  • @sollacarra63
    @sollacarra63 ปีที่แล้ว

    Muchas Gracias!

  • @BennoKlass
    @BennoKlass ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool Video! I Really like your channel😇

  • @olddudeonaducati3153
    @olddudeonaducati3153 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much..

  • @nenya9065
    @nenya9065 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you!!!

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome, Nenya!

  • @RuudAwakening
    @RuudAwakening ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So Wim showed something considered impossible, but had to do it without one of the components he used himself for it (the breathing).
    For the experiment's convenience. And he pulled that off.
    That man gained another level of AwEsOmE right there! Damn!!

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, that illustrates very nicely what our minds can do!

  • @karatemom24RedHawk
    @karatemom24RedHawk ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I found this fascinating as a 3rd level black belt in karate. I practice daily and found this useful to add to my program.
    Thank you for the video. With your permission, I will add it to my study list.

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for your comment 🤗 You don't need my permission, everything I share is free to use 😉

  • @vincentpagano1686
    @vincentpagano1686 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Nice Kitaro. Curious to know what your diet is like.

  • @niro8092
    @niro8092 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you.

  • @dogueiravibes
    @dogueiravibes ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video, THANKS a Lot 🇧🇷✌🏾✌🏾

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome, André! Thanks for the comment 🙏

  • @regprofant8609
    @regprofant8609 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great educational video.

  • @AnthonyFransella
    @AnthonyFransella ปีที่แล้ว +11

    When I was 12 an man who didn’t normally teach class at our martial arts school had us spend the entire class in horse stance. Nearly 20 years later I would end up training under him and one of his challenges was two hrs of the high meditative horse stance. It’s a wonderful exercise and a great foundation for anything else you want to do in health or fitness.

    • @Crownholder
      @Crownholder ปีที่แล้ว +3

      2 hours is sick bro

    • @RobertSpiller
      @RobertSpiller 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's awesome. What other benefits have you received doing this method?

    • @AnthonyFransella
      @AnthonyFransella 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RobertSpiller Part of it is just the benefits you get of meditation, but its sort of like meditation with weights if that makes sense. The first hour is physical, the second is really more mental, so you have to work harder to maintain focus and a meditative state. You can't 'push through' like with regular exercise though, by getting intense or angry, because you have to stay meditative, so you're just left alone with your mind. I've heard others say they have more mystical sounding experiences, but I didn't, just a great focusing and toughening exercise. Also my body hurt later :)

    • @RobertSpiller
      @RobertSpiller 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AnthonyFransella That was quick and a big Thank you Anthony.

  • @xerxesman1
    @xerxesman1 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Im surprised more people didnt like this video. This is really good. And I admire you not being bothered by peoples judgement as I've seen you practice this outside aswell. something I can't do without feeling stabbed by other peopels eyes. One day I hope to achieve that. Best of luck! :)

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank you, Martin! Well, not being bothered by the stares of other people was something I needed to work up to. And I still do as I'm not a very extroverted person by nature. This would be actually a good video idea, thanks 😁

    • @JeffCaplan313
      @JeffCaplan313 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ​@@KitaroWaga That would make for an EXCELLENT video.
      I live in a city and practice "mindful walking" regularly and I treat the uncomfortable feelings I get from the energy of other people VERY similarly to the uncomfortable feelings I get while exercising. Total game changer. ✌️

    • @Troglor048
      @Troglor048 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@JeffCaplan313 Mindful walking? Like slow, taichi, bagua?

    • @JeffCaplan313
      @JeffCaplan313 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Troglor048 slow or fast...the thing that makes mindful walking is being so mindful of your intentions to walk, so the pace is always perfect.

    • @fd4511
      @fd4511 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Troglor048 it's walking with full presence in the moment and each body part. Being mindful of any tension and consciously releasing it. Externally it looks like a graceful walk. It can be fast or slow, as long you keep full awareness in the moment and keep your thoughts to a minimum by focusing on breath and body sensation.

  • @dmitryvishnevsky5170
    @dmitryvishnevsky5170 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great content!

  • @dogueiravibes
    @dogueiravibes ปีที่แล้ว

    THIS CHANNEL ITS A UNDERRATED GEM

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the appreciation my friend! Such comments keep me going when time gets tough 😁

  • @benjaminwesercreative
    @benjaminwesercreative ปีที่แล้ว

    beautifully worded

  • @jawohl3547
    @jawohl3547 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hi Kitaro! Great content, superb quality. Without cheap marketing tricks, just plain knowledge. Much appreciated! Quick question - for beginner what is more important in horse stance - maintaining 90* degree with your back and floor or getting as low as so upper tights are parallel to the floor? When I'm trying to go lower, my back just can't hold 90* degree it's rather 45* , so leaning forward much. thanks!

    • @Mr440c
      @Mr440c ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maintaining your back is a priority. You must never sacrifice a proper form for progress. Otherwise you're destroying your body. In your case it will be your lower back.

  • @heyArkay
    @heyArkay ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seen it many times in movies and such and never ever attempted...assuming it's easy, how wrong was I 😁...thanks for the info and instruction 👍
    Does the burn (assuming it's the lactic acid buildup) need rest after the horse stance exercise or use as a start up to engage in other sport (say tennis) afterwards?

  • @kobi2260
    @kobi2260 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi! First of all, great video as always!
    I wanted to ask, I don't do normally ice cold baths, but I do cold showers (even though it's not that cold in this time of year)
    When would you recommend implementing the horse stance in my daily routine?
    Usually I do Yoga, straight into Pranayama in the mornings,
    Do you think it fits in this morning routine, or should me inserted elsewhere?
    Thank you for spreading light brother!!!

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hey Kobi, thank you for your comment! An option is to do the Horse Stance after your cold shower or in your cold shower if you shower longer (5 - 10 mins). Alternatively, you can do it somewhere between your Yoga practice and Pranayama.

  • @galga637
    @galga637 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you 🙏

  • @mizukarate
    @mizukarate 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In Goju Karate most people use the higher stance. This is for some mobility when used as an attack.
    One time years ago I stood in this stance for 30 minutes.

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice! 30 minutes is solid 💪

    • @mizukarate
      @mizukarate 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@KitaroWaga Did it over 25 years ago. I heard that Shoto-Kan Karate used 30 min for it's black belt test.

  • @SC-vb2ui
    @SC-vb2ui ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome 🤔 ⛲💚
    How cold would work for Vata body type in Ayroveda
    ⛲🙏

  • @jackforeman3687
    @jackforeman3687 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In the book man myth and magic the lady that was traveling through the Himalayas came upon a bunch of guys that were sitting in a stream meditating and there were others that were putting cold wet blankets over top of them and I don't believe they were doing any physical movement but they were just drawing it but I don't remember whether they were doing the breathing techniques or not they probably were that's an interesting book if you ever want to read it about her life of going through the Himalayas seeing all sorts of strange things

    • @billpetersen298
      @billpetersen298 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you read? into the silence.

  • @TheSackSwordsman
    @TheSackSwordsman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You put me on the horse stance with your other video abt it. I also do it dynamic and side to side but super slow

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm sorry for torturing you again 😜

  • @reginaldwilliams3875
    @reginaldwilliams3875 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most excellent

  • @NBeev1
    @NBeev1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I imagine a Wall Sit would work just as well if you lack the mobility for example.

  • @lwandilemakubalo7477
    @lwandilemakubalo7477 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it.

    • @KitaroWaga
      @KitaroWaga  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching

  • @hellfrozen3678
    @hellfrozen3678 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the horse stance is a verry powerfull technique that can be helpfull for anyone,no matter what goals they have,It helped me in chalistenic,flexibility and boxing and I am sure it could help anyone doing any sports

    • @wakeupp563
      @wakeupp563 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hey
      in what way did it help you? did it make your tendons stronger? did you gain muscles faster?

  • @jasinAmsterdam1976
    @jasinAmsterdam1976 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to include this in my workouts. How should I add this? doing it daily and building up time? Do it a few times a week? I exercise about 4 to 5 times a week

  • @Crimepaysaskapolitician
    @Crimepaysaskapolitician 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's a very nice tub,where can I get one?

  • @MortenVoigt
    @MortenVoigt ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for this video
    I wasn't aware of the inner warmth and then the cold blood in the extremities have to merge together slowly - using fx a horse stance. I'm not using ice baths yet, just daily cold showers.
    How do you make that many ice cubes? Do you make them every day? Curious to hear your daily routine about that 😊

    • @fd4511
      @fd4511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In his videos I've seen the ice cube bags next to the immersion tub. Ice can be purchased in food stores. Normally they are used in portable ice chests, for car camping or storing the water bottles when working on construction projects outside in summer. Restaurants, motels and gas stations might also have commercial ice machines where you can buy it in bulk. Don't use dry ice because it's frozen CO2 and causes frost bite.

    • @MortenVoigt
      @MortenVoigt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fd4511 thanks for your reply
      I had hoped this wasn't the answer because then it would require a lot of money to use it on a daily basis. 10 euros at least.
      And also the water used in these ready made icecubes aren't of good quality - at least not here.

    • @fd4511
      @fd4511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MortenVoigt True, the ice cubes in bags are not for drinks but for cooling. You can use your own clean ice but if you don't want to invest in a bunch of silicone containers, use what you have. Small zip bags or sandwich bags can hold water, or just fill whatever plastic bottles you have and freeze them. Ice cubes will cool the water faster because of the greater total surface per cubic meter and thermodynamics, but you use what you have. Experiment with frozen bottles and see how many you need and how long it takes to cool the water that way. Smaller frozen bottles would cool the water faster than big bottles in the same tub.

    • @fd4511
      @fd4511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also, that large bag would last you for 5-6 dips. You don't use all at once unless you use it in a swimming pool. For a single person in a small tub, you don't need much ice to get the temperature you want.

    • @MortenVoigt
      @MortenVoigt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fd4511 yeah i guess I'll have to just experiment with how much ice I need to get a nice temperature. It's a great to use plastic bottles or bags - haven't thought of that.
      How long did it take you before I emerged into the icebaths? I haven't done wim hof style like hardcore every day. I have done it on and off. The last month or so I have taken cold showers every morning in an outdoor shower I have installed for the purpose. But I don't "know" when I'm ready to do more - meaning going into icebaths.
      I'm well aware that it's mostly about the power of our minds but I don't feel like pushing things too much. Forcing it.

  • @Buttmannopfer19
    @Buttmannopfer19 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally, this explains why I get cold after showers despite doing calisthetics!

  • @josephcarbone5379
    @josephcarbone5379 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    U r very good

  • @erijqudus1960
    @erijqudus1960 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was always fascinated with the martial arts, I had also attended 2 schools, in one location run by a Korean Person many different senior artists came & monitored our practicing exercises but none ever talked about the philosophy of the art; and I also thought all this fighting is for defence, not until now. I am 77 years old & only 2 days ago I learned about the Horse Stance, I feel like I wasted most of my energy in trying to learn superflupus stuff which is a shame. Most of these Karate Schools are businesses, they make money from fees & selling the paraphinalia, yelling and jerky movements are name of the game in those places however, I am taking ONE lesson right NOW, Blaming others & complaining about Bad conditions does not solve the problems or improve the situations around us. I am not ready for icy waters yet but I will incorporate at least One Cold Shower/day (I live in Maine where water temperatures are very low) and stay in the horse stance as long as my body will allow me. My First mistake, I am letting my body contro;l my action & not the mind controlling the body. It will take a lot of practice and WILL POWER. Thank you Mr. Kitaro Waga.

  • @ingom6397
    @ingom6397 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Kitaro, love your videos, lots of great information and a nice relaxed speaking voice, feels real comfortable.
    One question though.
    I've have been swimming outdoors for a few years now and when the water is at 10 to 5 degrees it feels physically painful to get into the water.
    My head, collarbone hands and groin are excruciatingly painful no matter how relaxed I am before getting into the water. My friends don't feel pain just cold. When there is ice on the water it hurts and the pain does not go away. A 10 minute swim is still 10 minutes of pain. I am reduced to getting in the water and ebduring the cold without a swim.
    My question is, what causes this physical pain? I just cannot shake it. I control my breathing, my heart rate but the pain will not stop.
    Have you any idea why this physical pain remains and have you any suggestions to overcome it?
    (I swim without wetsuit)
    Thank you...

    • @seanregehr4921
      @seanregehr4921 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most people in our world today eat poorly as far as nutrition is concerned. The substitutes being consumed carry with them trade offs. In short this is likely the root cause.

  • @ManjeetSingh-rt1lc
    @ManjeetSingh-rt1lc ปีที่แล้ว

    I may correct you that lateral moving of vertabtea column produces heat