Those who order ten or more books directly from the publisher receive a 40% discount. Holotropic means moving toward wholeness, from the greek holos whole and trepein moving in the. Exploring holotropic breathwork is an essential volume for libraries, schools, and serious collectors of transpersonal and clinical theory. Holotropic breathwork a trademark is a practice that uses breathing and other elements to putatively allow access to nonordinary states of consciousness. Shamanism ireland shamans breath holotripic breathwork. Breathwork is a new age term for various breathing practices in which the conscious control of breathing is said to influence a persons mental, emotional or physical state, with a claimed therapeutic effect. I attended a holotropic breathwork session toward the end of november. Holotropic breathwork has had a complicated history in ireland, with variations on. Melbourne holotropic breathwork workshops melbourne breathwork. Holotropic breathwork utilizes the breath and evocative music to support our work in expanded states of consciousness, allowing that which needs healing to emerge in a safe and effective way. This process can assist an individual in exploring the vast territory of the psyche, with experiences spanning a.
Before his work with holotropic breathwork hb, grof was one of the leading researchers studying the effects lsd had on the psyche. The technique was derived from modern consciousness research, anthropology, various depth psychologies, transpersonal psychology, eastern spiritual practices, mystical traditions of the world and shamanic and spiritual practices. Exploring holotropic breathwork collects 144 field reports from a widespread practice of contemporary, nondrug, alteredstate work. Drawing on ancient healing and spiritual practices, holotropic breathwork uses the breath and evocative music to enter into a nonordinary state of consciousness in a safe setting, to facilitate deep selfexploration, healing, and spiritual opening. These articles were first published from 19912002 by 85 authors, trained in holotropic breathwork by stanislav grof, m. University of new england, armidale, new south wales, australia nigel c. Holotropic breathwork holotropic breathwork is a powerful approach to selfexploration and healing, developed by dr stanislav grof and the late christina grof.
An empirical evaluation of altered states of awareness and patterns of phenomenological subsystems with reference to transliminality. Twelve things you should know about holotropic breathwork iahip. Pdf it is a longstanding assumption that holotropic breathwork hb induces an altered state of consciousness. Explore consciousness and access nonordinary states in workshops in stan grofs holotropic breathwork, in maine, as a tool for healing, personal growth and spiritual connection. Psych private practice, melbourne, victoria, australia kylie p. On the one hand it puts the individual soul into order, in the sense of deep and profound psychotherapy and works on the. Holotropic breathwork uses sustained, deep breathing and a musical soundscape to direct attention away from the everyday mind. Press kit holotropic breathwork intro many of us actively seek healing and wholeness. From observing many people in nonordinary and expanded states of consciousness, grof developed what he considers to be a cartography of the psyche, which describes four main categories of experience.
Holotropic breathwork can be conducted on a one to one basis, or preferable in a group situation, where participants alternate in the role of experiencers and sitters. In this longawaited book, stanislav grof and christina grof describe their groundbreaking new form of selfexploration and psychotherapy. Holotropic breathwork elucidates a map expanded beyond the. Induced by very simple means a combination of accelerated breathing, evocative music, and pdf bodywork in a safe and supportive setting, holotropic breathwork integrates the insights from modern consciousness research, depth psychology, transpersonal psychology, anthropology, eastern spiritual practices, and mystical traditions. Holotropic breathwork plays a privotal role in her life and private practice. This mailing list is only open to facilitators certified by grof transpersonal training gtt or those in training. A new approach to selfexploration and therapy suny series in transpersonal and humanistic psychology by grof, stanislav, grof, christina, kornfield, jack isbn. Breathwork has no proven positive health impact other than promoting relaxation and can cause distress. However, on a recent podcast dr rick doblin was talking about how the process they use at maps includes holotropic breathing, which reignited my interest. The potential role of a prolonged, voluntary hyperventilation procedure as an adjunct to psychotherapy joseph p.
The historical roots and theoretical foundations of the holotropic breathwork experience are important subjects, but for some reason. Visit kylea at her blog with information about her therapy practice and other work. This workshop combines four holotropic breathwork sessions, daily vipassana meditation, and formal. There are many who believe that this is the only way to reach these realms of consciousness without taking psychedelic substances such as psilocybin, dmt. Holotropic breathwork wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Holotropic breathwork is a psychotherapeutic form of breathwork developed by stanislav grof, m. Hb has some similarities to rebirthingbreathwork, but was developed independtly. Utilizing a range of powerful modalities, such as internal family systems, core energetics, and breath work, ted helps clients individuals, couples, and families go beyond the story to achieve lasting change in their lives. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Originally written to share their professional experiences and. Ted riskin, lcsw transpersonal therapist asheville, nc. Jun 24, 2017 holotropic breathing is a powerful tool that can be used to unlock other states of consciousness, work through past traumas, heal anxiety and depression, gain wisdom, and so much more.
These articles were first published from 1991200285 authors, trained in holotropic breathwork hb by stanislav grof, m. Holotropic breathwork erowid exp unexpected aftereffects. Ted riskin is a transpersonal therapist near asheville, nc. Holotropic breathwork, transformational breathing, rebirthing therapy is not fluffy hippie stuff, it has tons of research for proof of how it can bust stress, aid in recovery from buried trauma. Please note that workshops are temporarily on hold as a precaution against the covid19 pandemic. Exploring holotropic breathwork hanford mead publishers. Exploring holotropic breathwork with monika wikman phd page 3 of 15 community to hold the form so that they have an integrative process at the end thats quite rich. Using the breath to turn inward using holotropic breathwork requires extraordinary intention, knowledge and support. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Facilitators of holotropic breathwork should recognize that, when they utilize a technique which evokes a nonordinary state in a client, there is a potential for unusually intense. It is designed to facilitate nonordinary, or holotropic, states of consciousness without the use of pharmacologic means. He served for five years as president of the association for holotropic breathwork international ahbi and eight years as. We offer workshops and training in holotropic breathwork. Hb has some similarities to rebirthing breathwork, but was developed independtly.
Well thats a very helpful description and so i gather the people who attend the workshop are paired up and one person will be the journeyer, if you will. Holotropic breathwork is a way of breathing your way into a new state of consciousness. Oct 06, 2017 holotropic breathwork is a therapeutic breathing practice that is intended to help with emotional healing and personal growth. Does anyone have any experience with holotropic breath work. Exploring holotropic breathwork, edited by kylea taylor, collects 144 field reports from a widespread practice of contemporary, nondrug, alteredstate work. How to do holotropic breathwork holotropic breathwork. About holotropic breathwork hb hb is a form of breathwork developed by stanislav grof, md, and christina grof that claims, that it allows access to nonordinary states of consciousness. Website of grof transpersonal training and holotropics. Breathwork online was created to make the transformative power of breathwork accessible to everyone, everywhere. We are excited for you to experience breathwork online with our growing global community of people who are practicing breathwork to rewire old scripts embedded in our brain which keep us from becoming our best possible self.
Healing frequently begins with an intention to access our own inner wisdom that allows us to work toward physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing, and developmental change. Holotropic breathing was first pioneered by the famous transpersonal psychologist dr. Thus, breathwork typically begins by creating an appropriate setting. Opening the door to the subconscious with holotropic. Opening the door to the subconscious with holotropic breathwork. This process can assist an individual in exploring the vast territory of the psyche, with experiences spanning a broad range. To pose the question of whether holotropic breathwork hb, a prolonged, voluntary hyper. Its said to produce an altered state of consciousness. An empirical evaluation of altered states of awareness and patterns of phenomenological subsystems with reference to transliminality adam j. New perspectives in psychotherapy and self exploration. A full experience of holotropic breathwork will be available in july to. Holotropic breathwork is a powerful way of deeply opening to innate healing wisdom in our mind, body, and spirit. Within a few days afterward i began to experience quite pronounced phantom body aches, i eventually checked myself into the er believing that i may be having a heart attack.
Participants in holotropic breathwork sessions report a wide variety of experiences taylor, 1994. Holotropic breathing technique used in holotropic breathwork workshops there is not a proper way to do holotropic breathing other than the instruction to breathe deeper and faster than normal so this is not a guided breathwork experience except in a very general sense. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading holotropic breathwork. Along with certifications in core energetics, hypnotherapy, internal family systems, breath therapy, and emdr, he is certified in holotropic breathwork by stanislav grof. Holotropic breathwork is a method that activates nonordinary states of consciousness and thereby mobilizes the spontaneous healing potential of the psyche. Holotropic breathworktm as a method for entering into deep state of awareness. A psychotherapeutic exploration of holotropic breathwork by olaf. Holotropic breathwork, a therapeutic method designed to stimulate an altered state of consciousness, is based on the theory that the effects of hyperventilation represent unique and specific. This was a sound meditation, they explained, which would include seven minutes of holotropic breathworka technique developed in the. Holotropic breathwork hb is a special breathing technique that can foster healing and. Press kit working6 the holotropic breathwork community. Grofs work and to the process o holotropic breathwork, not the full experience of the method itself. D holotropic breathwork is an experiential method of self. Before his work with holotropic breathwork hb, grof was one of the leading researchers studying the.
Holotropic breathing has some similarities to rebirthingbreathwork, but was developed independently. A holotropic breathwork session can bring into consciousness any emotions, sensations or thoughts that may be unfinished byproducts of events from our personal biographies. Breathwork is a general term used to describe any type of therapy that utilizes breathing exercises to improve mental, physical, and spiritual health. The ethics of caring, the breathwork experience, exploring holotropic breathwork, and considering holotropic breathwork. Facilitators of holotropic breathwork should recognize that, when they utilize a technique which evokes a nonordinary state in a client, there is a potential for unusually intense projections, including regressed longings for nurturing, sexual contact, or spiritual connection. How to do holotropic breathwork holotropic breathwork workshops. Grof discusses at some length the way that he believes holotropic breathwork challenges traditional understandings of the physiological and psychological effects of the hyperventilation syndrome in his article physical manifestations of emotional disorders exploring holotropic breathwork, 2003, kylea taylor, editor, publ. A new approach to selfexploration and therapy suny series in transpersonal and humanistic psychology kindle edition by grof, stanislav, christina grof, jack kornfield. A critique of stanislav grof and holotropic breathwork. To go on the waiting list for holotropic breathwork at moon yoga, mount albert, auckland on.
Ted riskin, lcsw is a psychotherapist specializing in relationship issues and cognitive therapy. The brain benefits of holotropic breathwork, transformational. Breathwork provides the opportunity for unproductive patterns and emotions frozen with past events to surface and transform into an experience of release. Holotropic breathwork the adventure of self discovery. Does anyone have any experience with holotropic breath. Shamans and mystics have used the breath to access the healing potential of non ordinary reality for thousands of years. It was developed by stanislav grof as a successor to his lsdbased psychedelic therapy, following the suppression of legal lsd use in the late 1960s. Mar 28, 2020 ted riskin, lcsw is a psychotherapist specializing in relationship issues and cognitive therapy.
Holotropic breathwork is a powerful, natural method of selfexploration and personal transformation. What is holotropic breathwork the secret of breath. Stanislav grof as a method to journey deeper into the non ordinary realms of consciousness, using deep and fast breathing, powerful evocative trance music and healing bodywork. We will update the website and schedule further workshops once we have a better idea of when it is safe to continue holding holotropic breathwork workshops. Holotropic breathwork with tav sparks, diane haug, and others.
The definitive overview of this transformative breathwork. Holotropic breathing is a powerful tool that can be used to unlock other states of consciousness, work through past traumas, heal anxiety and depression, gain wisdom, and so much more. The aim of the present study was to explore the effects of holotropic breathwork in the context of a weeklong workshop called insight and opening. Holotropic breathwork is used by practitioners as an approach to selfexploration and.
Drugs are usually the first thing someone encounters when researching how to become a psychonaut. Holotropic breathwork is a powerful, spiritually oriented approach to self exploration and healing that integrates insights from modern consciousness research. Holotropic breathwork is a therapeutic breathing practice that is intended to help with emotional healing and personal growth. From my own personal experiences and from having had the honour and privilege of holding space for many individuals and groups, i have learned to honour the. She has written numerous articles and conducted workshops in the usa and abroad. On the one hand it puts the individual soul into order, in the sense of deep and profound psychotherapy and works on the other hand beyond usual and individual boundaries. The inner healer will select the issue you will explore, the healing you will. Melbourne holotropic breathwork workshops melbourne. Exploring holotropic breathwork hanford mead publishers, inc. Find out whats happening in holotropic breathwork meetup groups around the world and start meeting up with the ones near you.
Holotropic breathwork constitutes practical work of transpersonal psychology an intense process work with altered states of consciousness. Holotropic breathing technique is usually done in groups, using pair work where each person takes turns being the breather or the sitter. I first heard about holotropic breathing and the work of stanislav grove a few years ago but never put much thought into it. Jun 25, 2015 holotropic breathwork, transformational breathing, rebirthing therapy is not fluffy hippie stuff, it has tons of research for proof of how it can bust stress, aid in recovery from buried trauma. Mentioned in michael pollans latest book, in stealing fire, and in tim ferris interviews.