Grof Transpersonal Training

Besides the practice and theory of HB, modules topics have included Shamanism; The Books of the Dead; Astrology; Spirituality and Addiction; Death and Dying; Gender; Modern Popular Culture; and others.  A special annual event is "Ecstatic Remembrance," the Kirtan (chanting) module led by Jai Uttal (nominated for a 2002 Grammy for his album Mondo Rama).

You will participate when you choose, in a residential setting, in groups of moderate size, for one or two six-day modules at a time. You will be with people from around the world who are excited about Holotropic Breathwork and its possibilities, and join them in going deeper into the work and your personal journey than you may have been able to in shorter workshops. And you will become connected with the larger community of HB practitioners and experiencers.

What is the format of the program?

In keeping with the HB tenet that your inner wisdom is the best guide, GTT is designed to be flexible. Once you apply and are accepted into the program, you may participate in any of the six-day modules, which are usually offered in pairs so you can take one or both. Pairs of modules are spread out through the year, and you may attend as many or as few as you wish, and at whatever time. Thus each person can participate at her or his own pace depending on one's own process, available time, and financial considerations. You do not have to become certified, and if you do, you are welcome to continue attending modules at any time (at a reduced fee).

For those who wish to become certified, there are two tracks, Educational and Practitioner. Both have the requirements of attendance at seven modules (four on required topics and three optional), and a two-week closing intensive. In addition, the training includes ten hours of consultation with a certified practitioner and 150 total hours (including those done before starting the training) of participation in HB workshops led by Stan or a certified practitioner. In addition, those wishing to become independent workshop leaders (Practitioners), must apprentice at least four times at workshops with previously certified practitioners before leading groups of their own. Practitioner certification is not guaranteed, but is at the discretion of Stan Grof and the training staff.

Who is the Grof Transpersonal Training program for?

The program is designed to work for people with various levels of interest and needs.  If you have previously tried HB, either a few or many times, and want to learn more about it while going even deeper into your personal journey, you may want to attend at least one module.  

Although many in the program are in the helping professions, it is in no way a requirement for participation, or even to become a practitioner. People with all kinds of backgrounds have come through the training, including business people, artists, academics, ministers, nurses, filmmakers, teachers, bodyworkers, writers, builders, doctors, musicians, veterinarians, attorneys, and more.

A training group generally consists of people from many countries, and of varying ages and income levels. There has been limited racial diversity, but we hope this will change. People come with widely varied interests and reasons for participating. There are all types of spiritual paths represented, and individuals in many different stages of life. Gay and straight people attend, sometimes in couples, and occasionally siblings or parents with grown children attend together. What they have in common is a passion for Holotropic Breathwork, and based on this and on taking the inner journey together, groups usually bond quickly, and deep connections are made.

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How does someone begin the training?