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COST: $398 through December 10
$428 after December 10
Discount for certified HB practitioners

To enhance the group experience for everyone, please note that everyone will be expected to attend all 7 sessions of the module just as you would if it were being held live, at a retreat center.

This module offers an exciting exploration of the philosophy, principles, and strategies underlying the experience and practice of Holotropic Breathwork®.

Topics covered include:

1. the power of the Inner Healer and moving towards wholeness;
2. presence: the disciplines required to become an effective Holotropic Breathwork® practitioner;
3. COEX’s: how the Inner Healer orchestrates transformation through our experiences of the psyche;
4. exploration of the frontiers of the psyche through Movie Yoga;
5. session stories: valuable teachings from practitioners through their work with breathers;
6. open forums focusing on every facet of the Holotropic experience;
7. dance, meditation, and more

This “Virtual Module” is open to anyone interested. There will be group interaction, teaching, and experiential sessions, everything except actual Holotropic Breathwork® sessions, since HB cannot be done virtually. The topic is one of the four Required Modules for anyone wishing to become a certified Holotropic Breathwork® Facilitator.

Although you may attend this Virtual Module as a stand-alone event, there is also an option for those who wish to get full module credit by attending a GTT-approved double breathwork workshop.  Up to two Virtual Module+Double Breathwork combinations may be counted toward the requirements for certification.

This event consists of seven 3-hour sessions.

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Open to anyone interested. No previous experience with Holotropic Breathwork® is necessary.

As we experience and practice Holotropic Breathwork®, the theme of death emerges both in theory and as an intrinsic part of our inner journeys. Over the years, GTT has held Holotropic Breathwork® retreats on Death and Dying,* The Books of the Dead,* The Art of Living and Dying,** and more. This module continues in that tradition.

While Western society tends to ignore or turn away from anything related to the idea of dying, those of us drawn to the holotropic are often fascinated by the experience and meaning of death, rebirth, and the continuity of consciousness. From our journeys in the holotropic state, as well as in learning to be present for others, we also become natural “sitters” for our loved ones in their dying process.

This retreat is an opportunity to explore and share our experiences in and around death, dying, rebirth, grief, and the afterlife, as they occur in HB sessions and in our lives. Primarily experiential, it will include a range of topics, such as:

– how do we best face our own death; living before dying
– dealing with loss; the mystery of the grieving process
– being present for and sitting with others as they die
– Near Death Experiences (NDEs); Life After Life; Life Between Lives
– evidence for the existence of the afterlife; the primacy of consciousness

Coming together with our stories, our fears, our fascination, our curiosity, and, of course, in our HB sessions as breathers and sitters, this retreat allows us to delve into one of the most significant aspects of the holotropic perspective and experience.

Each participant will have two sessions of HB as an experiencer, or “breather,” and two sessions as a partner, or “sitter”. Besides the breathwork sessions and the topics covered, there will be time for art, music, SoulCollage®, media, and integration during the module.

In addition to Holotropic Breathwork® breathing and sitting, topics explored in GTT modules are especially relevant for anyone working with others in expanded states of any sort for transformation and personal healing.

*modules with Stan Grof
**module with Jean Farrell

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This module is an exciting and transformative journey through the world of music and how it is used for work in expanded states of consciousness. Sound and rhythm have always been vital creative and spiritual tools for transformation. Music has even been called the language of the soul. This is a special opportunity to learn first-hand the music structure that defines Holotropic Breathwork® in such a special way.

In addition, we’ll also explore other effective strategies that help make the Holotropic perspective an essential tool for everyday living.

This module includes: 1) Holotropic music: its history, theory and practice, detailed discussion of the three-part structure of a Holotropic Breathwork® music set; with demonstrations of specific pieces for each section; 2) Holotropic group work: its history, theory and practice, discussion of common group experiences and challenging situations; 3) COEX systems: how we work with multi-level patterns; 4) demonstration of relaxation; 5) facilitator self -care.

The six-day module format is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your process of self-exploration, and to directly experience the healing potential of non-ordinary states using Holotropic Breathwork®. You will meet like-minded people from around the world, and explore together in a safe and supportive environment. You will also learn tools and techniques for living a more creative and fulfilling life, and will have extensive personal contact with some of the best Holotropic facilitators in the country. All modules include four Holotropic Breathwork® sessions, two as a ‘breather’ and two as a ‘sitter’, along with valuable time for group sharing.

In addition to experiencing Holotropic Breathwork®, topics explored in this module is especially relevant for anyone working with others in non-ordinary states of any sort for transformation and personal healing.

This module is an open event suitable for participants in the training program as well as  for those interested in personal transformation.

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This module is offered in cooperation with the Institute for Holotropics / GTT USA and Holotropic Poland, and is recognized as part of the Holotropic Breathwork® Training Program.

This dynamic six-day module offers an immersive exploration of the principles, philosophy, and transformative potential of Holotropic Breathwork® and non-ordinary states of consciousness within the framework of Transpersonal Psychology.

This module is part of the Holotropic Breathwork Training Program and counts toward certification as a Holotropic Breathwork facilitator.

This module is open to everyone. You do not need to be enrolled in the training program or intend to become a facilitator in order to participate. It can be taken as part of the Holotropic Breathwork® Training Program, or simply as a deep personal and educational exploration of the Holotropic approach.

For those pursuing certification as Holotropic Breathwork® facilitators, this module is one of the essential core modules of the training program. It is equally valuable for professionals in the fields of psychology, psychotherapy, personal development, bodywork, healing, and consciousness exploration who wish to deepen their understanding of the psyche and its innate capacity for transformation.

Drawing on the pioneering work of Stanislav Grof and decades of experiential research, this module offers both theoretical foundations and direct personal experience of the Holotropic approach.

What we will explore:

1. The Origins of Holotropic Breathwork®
   Discover how Holotropic Breathwork® emerged within the field of Transpersonal Psychology, integrating ancient wisdom, modern therapeutic insights, consciousness research, and experiential approaches to healing and self-exploration.
2. Holotropic Principles and Strategies
   Learn the core principles that guide the work: trust in the inner healing intelligence, respect for each individual’s unique process, a non-directive approach, and the facilitator’s art of “doing not doing.”
3. Cartography of the Psyche
   Explore Stanislav Grof’s expanded map of the psyche, including the biographical, perinatal, and transpersonal dimensions of human experience. This cartography offers a powerful framework for understanding your own inner experiences and for supporting others in non-ordinary states of consciousness.
4. Perinatal Matrices
   Grof’s Basic Perinatal Matrices reveal how birth-related experiences may imprint deep emotional, psychological, and spiritual patterns. Exploring these layers within Holotropic experiences can offer profound insight into themes of transformation, death, rebirth, struggle, surrender, and renewal.
5. COEX Systems – Systems of Condensed Experience
   COEX systems are emotionally connected clusters of memories and experiences that shape our inner world, relationships, and patterns of perception. Exploring individual COEX systems can open pathways to deep healing, integration, and personal growth.

Immersive Practice – Theoretical learning is complemented by direct experiential practice. During the module, participants will take part in four Holotropic Breathwork® sessions: two as a breather and two as a sitter.

The module also includes lectures, group sharing, creative expression, integration time, and opportunities for reflection and dialogue. Through this combination of theory, practice, and community, participants gain both personal insight and a deeper professional understanding of how to safely navigate and support non-ordinary states of consciousness.

This module is a profound journey toward self-awareness, transformation, and a deeper understanding of the essence of the Holotropic approach.

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About Holotropic Breathwork®

Holotropic Breathwork is a facilitated practice that enables participants, in a safe, highly supportive environment, to access intense psychological states without the use of substances.

Holotropic means moving towards wholeness. Originated by Stanislav Grof, Holotropic Breathwork® provides a safe and caring container for deep exploration in expanded states of consciousness. Participants use their breath to access these expanded states and, in doing so, allow the process to unfold at its own pace. This healing becomes a collaboration of mind, body, and spirit

What a Holotropic Breathwork® session looks like:

• You lie on a mat and – after a guided relaxation – begin breathing in a specified way. You can stop or slow down as you wish.
• Music supports the process over several hours.
• You may experience strong emotions, memories, or physical sensations.
• Facilitators are present throughout, and you can ask for support at any time.
• The session is followed by integration in the form of discussion, art, reflection.
• Further integration after the session is available by appointment.

This powerful modality is greatly recommended if you:

• seek meaning and context to support you in your life
• want or need to process unresolved emotional experiences
• want to access and expand your creativity
• would like to gain insight into patterns in your life or feel a sense of release or clarity
• seek a direct experience of the spiritual
• are looking for a non-substance way to access states similar to those reported in psychedelic experiences.

Throughout human history, men and women have discovered or invented ways to access a deeper level of consciousness – through meditation, the use of plant medicines, chemical hallucinogens, breathing, dancing, fasting, etc. Experiencing this ‘non-ordinary’ or ‘expanded’ or ‘Holotropic’ state enables us to know (in many different ways) that which is usually unknown or mysterious. Long time participants report great positive changes in their lives and, often, a sense of deep fulfillment.

“In over ten years as director of programs at Esalen, I saw virtually every conceivable form of therapy and personal transformation, great and small…In terms of therapeutic effectiveness, Grof’s Holotropic Breathwork was by far the most powerful; there was no comparison.” ~Richard Tarnas, author of The Passion of the Western Mind

Holotropic Breathwork® is contraindicated for pregnant women or anyone with epilepsy, severe cardiovascular problems or severe schizophrenia.

The format of this workshop offers participants extra time for preparation and integration, including Q&A on Sunday, which many report gives them a clearer understanding and even more appreciation of this work.

There are two sessions of Holotropic Breathwork. Each person has one session as a “breather” and one as a “sitter.” Friday evening is preparation and Sunday offers integration plus Q&A.

This event is led by Sharanya Naik, who has conducted Holotropic Breathwork workshops for 25 years and is a member of the Institute for Holotropics training staff.  She will be joined by a team of experienced HB facilitators.

“The workshop was profoundly transformative for me, I am forever grateful for the experiences and for the new found knowledge, strength, and wisdom. Thank you.” – Simona

“I want you know that the (weekend) event was the best and the whole group that does the work is more than outstanding. The love and effort is beyond excellent. Thank you.” – David

Approximate Schedule

Friday
5:30 to 6:30 pm – registration
6:30 – 10:00 pm – opening and preparation for experiential sessions

Saturday
8:30 am – 12:30 pm – Holotropic Breathwork® session 1
12:30 – 1:15 pm – lunch is included
1:30 – 5 pm – Holotropic Breathwork® session 2
5 – 6 pm – snack break is included
6 – 8 pm – break into small groups
Dinner is on your own

Sunday
9:30 – 10:30 am small groups
10:45 am – 1 pm large group integration and Q&A
1 pm closing – lunch is on your own