1 / 2The Secrets of the Icewomen: Cold Therapy and Breathwork for Women
Breathwork: The Secrets of the Icewomen is a guide by sisters Isabelle and Laura Hof to cold therapy, breathing practices and mindset through a women-focused lens. It describes adapting the Wim Hof Method around the menstrual cycle and addressing pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause, while presenting health benefits as the book's claims rather than established outcomes.
At a glance
- Centres on the Wim Hof Method's three stated pillars: breathing, cold therapy and mindset.
- Includes advice on planning practice around the menstrual cycle and setting intentions.
- Discusses women's experiences across pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause.
- The description says to adjust practice and rest when dealing with serious conditions or hormonal imbalances.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers women-specific framing of cold therapy and breathwork rather than presenting the subject solely for athletes or men.
- The listed 272-page length leaves room for discussion of cycle-aware practice and different life stages.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Rider |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1846048273 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1846048272 |
| Dimensions | 14.5 x 2.7 x 22.3 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 370 g |
What to know before buying
- Health benefits such as hormone balance, improved sleep and immune support are claims presented in the book description, not outcomes established by the supplied listing. Follow the book's advice to adjust or rest for serious conditions or hormonal imbalances.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Women interested in learning about cold therapy, breathwork and mindset practices through a women-focused guide.
- Readers seeking discussion of adapting practice around the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, breastfeeding or menopause.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for clinical guidance or verified evidence that these practices treat health conditions or balance hormones.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but the supplied information includes no written customer feedback. Ratings alone do not show what buyers liked or disliked, so they cannot establish how clearly the book explains its practices or whether readers found its health claims convincing.
Frequently asked questions
What practices does the book cover?
The description identifies breathing, cold therapy and mindset as the three pillars of the Wim Hof Method discussed in the book.
Does it address women's life stages?
The listing says it discusses practice around the menstrual cycle and topics including pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause.
Does the listing establish that the practices balance hormones?
No. Hormone balance is presented as a potential benefit in the book description, not as an independently established result.
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