Wim Hof Retreat

Emma Estrela is a certified instructor of The Breathing Class by Dr. Belisa Vranich and the Wim Hof Method level 3, the highest possible. She is an international speaker and an ambassador for the Wim Hof Method. She has completed both a Marathon and an Ultra Marathon without any conventional training, fully incorporating the Wim Hoff Method, the valuable mechanics by The Breathing Class by Dr. Belisa Vranich and the Buteyko Method by Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko as part of her training regime.

Since then, Emma has studied with Patrick Mckeown (Oxygen Advantage) to gain a deeper understanding of the science of efficient breathing through the nose.

Emma understands the body doesn’t lie and her key has been discovering the true power of breathwork for healing

The cold is you friend and one of the three pillars of the Wim Hof Method. Proper exposure to the cold starts a cascade of health benefits, including the build-up of brown adipose tissue and resultant fat loss, reduced inflammation that facilitates a fortified immune system, balanced hormone levels, improved sleep quality, and the production of endorphins— the feel-good chemicals in the brain that naturally elevate your mood.

You’ll take a daily ‘cold dip’ in the cold tub located at your Tree Lodge.

Whilst some of the activities are undercover, there will be walking to and from the Tree Lodges to the Tipi and Café (about a 5 minute walk) whatever the weather, so warm and waterproof clothing and footwear is essential, whilst remaining comfortable for full benefit of the breathing session. Torches are provided for guiding the way first thing in the morning and in the evening!

Don’t forget your bathing suit for the cold dip and time in the sauna, if desired.

There will be time around the firepit after dinner, even though the fire will help keep you warm please remember an additional layer of warmth to keep you cosy.