The Wim Hof Method at RESTORE

RESTORE offers a space to pause, reset, and restore. In collaboration with certified Wim Hof Instructor Damian McAnarney, we invite you to explore how breathwork and hot and cold exposure can help you reconnect with your body, develop mental resilience, and get more out of your recovery experience. 

Health, fitness, and wellbeing have always been a priority for Damian. With a background in endurance sports and almost 15 years as a frontline police officer, including roles as a Physical Training Instructor and Tactical Response Operator, he understands the physical and mental challenges of pushing beyond your comfort zone.

Damian discovered the Wim Hof Method on Mount Everest in 2019. After experiencing its impact on his own journey through significant personal and physical challenges, he developed a passion for sharing its principles with others.

Combining his love for physical challenges (Yang) with a deeper appreciation for cold exposure, breathwork, and stillness (Yin), Damian helps people explore balance, resilience, and the power of mindset.

Damian introduces the fundamentals of the Wim Hof Breathing Method, guiding you through practical breathing techniques and mindset practices to help you approach hot and cold exposure with greater awareness and confidence.

Combining intentional breathing with RESTORE’s sauna and cold plunge facilities, you will learn practical tools to manage discomfort, understand your body's responses, and stay present as you move between hot and cold.

• Introduction to the Wim Hof Breathing Method
• Guided breathing techniques and breath awareness
• Understanding the principles of contrast therapy
• Preparing for cold exposure through breathing, mindset, and body positioning
• Practical techniques for the cold plunge, including nasal breathing and humming
• Body activation techniques, such as the horse stance, to support the transition between hot and cold
• A guided sauna and cold plunge experience

Using two of nature’s most fundamental elements, air and water, these sessions offer an opportunity to step outside your comfort zone in a controlled, supportive environment. You will learn to work with your breath, develop awareness of your body's responses, and explore how your mindset influences the way you experience discomfort.

Whether you are an athlete looking to complement your recovery routine or simply want to feel more comfortable with the cold, the experience is designed to give you practical tools you can continue to use in everyday life.

• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Improved emotional regulation
• Greater mental clarity and focus
• Deeper relaxation and improved sleep
• Increased body awareness
• Nervous system balance and resilience

Many participants leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected to themselves.