The Stoic Body – Physical Discipline as Cognitive Training
Stoic physical discipline
Daily contrast protocol (sauna + ice) with live cortisol/DHEA tracking Breath-hold ladders paired with Stoic meditations (Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus) Progressive overload in body-weight circuits while maintaining meditative awareness The effects of strength training on resilience
Body Awareness / Interoception
Breathwork
Challenging Experiences
Meditation
Movement Activities
Workshop
Description
- Daily contrast protocol (sauna + ice) with live cortisol/DHEA tracking
- Breath-hold ladders paired with Stoic meditations (Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus)
- Progressive overload in body-weight circuits while maintaining meditative awareness
- The effects of strength training on resilience
Benefits
- 15–30 % increase in daily energy and recovery capacity (subjective + wearable data).
- Visible physical transformation + profound confidence boost (“I feel unbreakable”).
- Transferable skill: the same protocols that let you sit calmly in ice water now let you sit calmly through hostile board meetings or family crises.
Outcome: Participants leave with a 6-week protocol that simultaneously builds muscle, metabolic flexibility, and unbreakable mental composure.
Hosted by Sim Van Daele
About the Host
I'm a 34-year-old who's been coaching for 15 years. I mainly focus on neuropsychology. I've been flown to Bali and Bodrum multiple times, living with the client for a month to do 1-on-1 sessions. Essentially, what I do is an exploration of how everything in biology and neurology influences psychology, and how that dictates behavior.
Focus Areas
Well-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching
Location
Antwerpen, Belgia
Languages
English, Norwegian Bokmal, Dutch
Corporate Experience
Significant
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Performing
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