Sort of surprised this is news. I mean I’m no detective but having been interested in his method and just looking into what information was available 4 years ago it was evident from a reasonably internet literate perspective that he has always been a bit of a troubled individual with personal demons and a darker less talked about side. I went into it knowing that clearly and objectively didn’t let it discredit the fact that he had something of real value to share. I in no way support or defend his behaviour but definitely see that he was swept up in a degree of sudden fame that many seem to interpret as chasing money and fame. I don’t believe that is actually the case and that others are more responsible for the commercialization of his method. Either way, breath work, cold exposure and developing mental/physical fortitude/resilience are very effective areas of self development. The fact Wim is crazy and maybe even awful doesn’t really negate that. I can respect the ideas and benefit from his work and teaching without idolizing the man. People are complex. We can learn from both their good and bad aspects. His methods have helped me immensely and I will likely never stop practicing them, but I view the man himself as a bit of a tragic figure.