Brainwave on Ice

A man named Wim Hof, age 48, stood on a street in Manhattan engulfed by ice for 78 minutes. Hof's previous record, set in 2004, was 68 minutes. Hof calls himself a tantric master and says that he uses meditation to regulate his body temperature and breathing in order to withstand the icy temperature for so long.

The strange event marked the beginning of the BRAINWAVE series of events in NYC. The series includes over 100 different events, including art and science exhibits, panels, talks and films. BRAINWAVE is devoted to exploring the connection and effects of art, meditation, and music on the brain. Hof's amazing act promises to be only the first in this exciting series.