Holotropic Breathwork: Expanded States of Consciousness as a Path to Healing and Transformation

This workshop is suited for all those of heart who are curious about exploring expanded states of consciousness. 

New or novice explorers/breathers are very welcome, along with experienced navigators/breathers too.

Holotropic Breathwork originated with the psychedelic pioneer Stan Grof and his former wife, Christina Grof. It is a useful practice for those training to become practitioners of and those interested in psychedelic-assisted therapy. No use of substances will be allowed at this retreat in a vast field of transformative potential. The fundamental urge to grow, to heal, and to be transformed in a truly authentic way drives us not outward but inward, toward the depths of our own psyche, toward a deep mystery within.

For thousands of years, expanded states of consciousness have been used as a strategy for transformation, marking life’s rites of passage and deepening one’s connection to self and the natural world.

In this workshop, we will gather in the rich field of community for an immersive experience and personal exploration of expanded states of consciousness, including strategies for preparing for, navigating, and integrating these experiences.

Holotropic Breathwork offers language, method, and structure for turning inward and working with the material that emerges uniquely from your own intrinsic wisdom. We will be supported by time-honored practices that are simple, yet powerful, including methods for quieting the mind, turning the focus inward, and attuning to the body, senses, and emotions as fully as possible while allowing the experience to be wholly guided from within.

All healing happens from within and these unique states can offer us unmediated access to self as a deep source of healing, insight, and evolutionary power. This inward journey strengthens and nourishes our senses in a way that can revitalize our daily lives with creative and emergent energy.

There will be four Holotropic Breathwork sessions: two as “breather” and two as “sitter,” so you will also gain experience sitting for others in non-ordinary state space. Additionally, contemplative practice, movement, and expressive arts will be offered throughout the week.

This workshop is suited for all those of heart who are curious about exploring various states of consciousness and opening to an evolutionary process of unfolding that leads to more expanded levels of wholeness.  New or novice explorers/breathers are very welcome along with experienced navigators/breathers too. 

Holotropic Breathwork originated with the psychedelic pioneer Stan Grof and his former wife, Christina Grof. It is a particularly useful practice for those interested or training to work  in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Please, no use of substances at this retreat.