GTT Australia in-person module – Deepening into Samhain with Cáit Branigan

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During this module, you will experience four Holotropic Breathwork®, two as a “breather” and two as a partner, or “sitter.”

The season of Samhain, and the festival which marks the beginning of the Celtic New Year, is one of four important festivals in Irish tradition: Imbolc (Spring); Bealtaine (Summer); Lughnasadh (Autumn) and Samhain (Winter).

The word Samhain means ‘Summer’s end’ and is seen as important in all Celtic calendars. Samhain is the beginning of the dark season and is greatly associated with the dead (ancestors) and the Otherworld. The Irish, in common with many indigenous cultures, placed great importance on their dead ancestors and this was reflected in their customs and beliefs.

At Samhain, focus was placed on the telling of our ancient myths and legends; storytelling and the telling of anecdotes; fireside craft; study and learning. Samhain Eve was a time of setting out on voyages to the Otherworld and the blurring of customs through mask-wearing and cross-dressing. In ancient times, the fires were put out in the home and relit from the sacred fire on the Hill of Tlachtga.

In this workshop, we will prepare for the coming of Winter, exploring our ancestral stories and the evolution of familial and cultural traditions. Through shamanic journeys, creativity, sound and movement, we will explore the fears we carry societally and individually, represented by the masks we wear at Halloween.

GTT Australia In-person Module – Music and Transcendence

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During this module, you will experience four Holotropic Breathwork®, two as a “breather” and two as a partner, or “sitter.”

This module is an exciting and transformative journey through the world of music. 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 exciting 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: it’s 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; 6) Practical workshop information – venue, pricing, promotion, brochure, types of workshops.

U.S. in-person module / Music & Transcendence

Open to anyone interested. Previous experience with Holotropic Breathwork® is not necessary.

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 (described below), there will be art, music, dancing, film, and integration during the module.

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

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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: it’s 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.

These modules are open events and suitable for both participants in the training program as well for those attending primarily for their personal journey of transformation.

U.S. in-person module / The Holotropic Paradigm: The Psyche, The Inner Healer & Moving Towards Wholeness

Open to anyone interested. Previous experience with Holotropic Breathwork® is not necessary.

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

Topics covered include:

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

Psychedelic Integration: Psychotherapy for Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness

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Psychedelic Integration: Psychotherapy for Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness is a trailblazing guidebook for anyone interested in psychedelic-assisted therapy and integration.

When psychologist and psychotherapist Marc B. Aixalà began fielding questions from people around the world seeking help integrating their own psychedelic experiences, he couldn’t find a singular source of collected research and support. What began as an attempt to help others became Psychedelic Integration, a work that traces the evolution of psychedelic-assisted therapy and integration research from the 1960s to the present moment, explains therapeutic techniques and outlines a clinician’s real-world observations on the deep work of healing.

Written for practitioners and the generally curious, this book offers 11 metaphors for understanding integration and concisely explains the seven dimensions of integration, which Aixalá sees as part of a process inextricably linked to preparation and the psychedelic session experience.

GTT Online / Holotropics and SoulCollage® – A Virtual Module and Workshop

COST: $398 EXTENDED until October 10; $428 after October 10
Discount for certified HB practitioners

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Supply list will be sent upon registration, with Zoom link to follow.

In this Virtual Module, we will experience the dynamic expressive arts self-discovery method of SoulCollage®, a creative practice that helps us view and listen to the feelings and counsel of our many parts. SoulCollage® is wonderfully compatible with the principles and practice of Holotropic Breathwork® and is a valuable addition to your tools for personal transformation, and for the integration of your journeys in expanded states of consciousness.

During our time together, we will have group interaction, discussion, card making, card reading, and other experiential sessions. Holotropic Breathwork® is not included, since it cannot be done virtually.

Note that in addition to being a GTT Virtual Module, this is an introductory SoulCollage® workshop. It can be used as the required workshop to attend SoulCollage® certification. However this event is not itself training to work with others using this method. For more on SoulCollage® including certification trainings, see World Of SoulCollage.

This Virtual Module is open to anyone interested, and can be a stand-alone event. However, there is also the option to use it as a module that counts toward your GTT certification as a Holotropic Breathwork® Facilitator. In that case, you will be able to make up the Holotropic Breathwork® component in a GTT approved double-breathwork workshop. Up to two Virtual Modules+Double-HB workshops can be used toward your training.

Meeting times below are in the U.S. Pacific Time Zone as well as the Western European Time Zone:

Thursday opening circle: 11:30 – 2:30 p.m. U.S. Mountain (7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Western Europe)

Friday – 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. US Pacific (3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Western Europe)
Friday – 11:30 – 2:30 p.m. U.S. Pacific (7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Western Europe)

Saturday – 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. US Pacific (3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Western Europe)
Saturday – 11:30 – 2:30 p.m. U.S. Pacific (7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Western Europe)

Sunday – 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. US Pacific (3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Western Europe)
Sunday closing circle – 11:30 – 2:30 p.m. U.S. Pacific (7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Western Europe)

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

GTT Online / Movie Yoga® Virtual Module

COST: $398 until November 10; $428 after November 10
Discount for certified HB practitioners

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Led by Diana Medina

Movie Yoga® is a way to use movies for personal transformation, as described in the book by Tav Sparks, Movie Yoga: How Every Film Can Change Your Life. Movie Yoga is about taking our feelings about any movie, no matter how we react to it – even (maybe especially) a movie or genre we don’t like or feel resistance to – and applying a Holotropic perspective to discover something about ourselves.

Tav led Movie Yoga® one-day workshops and GTT Movie Yoga® six-day modules for years, and many folks have joined in for free online Movie Yoga® salons with GTT staff and friends starting in 2020, when we couldn’t meet easily in person. These community events have been a joyful and heartfelt way to deeply connect, despite being online.

Because many people have said they would like to share Movie Yoga@ with their own groups, we’ve created this online training for those who wish to go deeper into the practice and become Movie Yoga® facilitators themselves. After this training you will be certified to work online or in person doing Movie Yoga® events with others.

This Virtual Module is open to anyone interested, and can be a stand-alone event. However, there is also the option to use it as a module counting toward GTT certification as a Holotropic Breathwork® Facilitator. In that case, you will be able to make up the Holotropic Breathwork® component in a GTT approved double-breathwork workshop. Up to two Virtual Modules+Double-HB workshops can be used toward your training.

During our time together, we will have group interaction, teaching, movies and/or movie clips and other experiential sessions. Holotropic Breathwork® sessions are not included, since HB cannot be done virtually.

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

Time Zone Chart for Movie Yoga®

If you do not live in either of these time zones, please calculate each meeting time in accordance to your time zone.

Day 1	U.S. Mountain Time Zone	Western Europe Time Zone
Opening Circle	Thursday, December 1st	Thursday, December 1st
	12:30 – 3:30 p.m.	7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Day 2
	Friday, December 2nd	Friday, December 2nd
Meeting Time 1	8:00 to 11:00 a.m.	3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Time 2	12:30 – 3:30 p.m.	7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Day 3
	Saturday, December 3rd	Saturday, December 3rd
Meeting Time 1	8:00 to 11:00 a.m.	3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Time 2	12:30 – 3:30 p.m.	7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Day 4
	Sunday, December 4th	Sunday, December 4th
Meeting Time 1	8:00 to 11:00 a.m.	3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Time 2	12:30 – 3:30 p.m.	7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

GTT Module (U.S.) / The Integration of Expanded States of Consciousness: A Holotropic Approach

“Integration” is a vital component of Holotropic Breathwork® practice, as well as any other work in expanded states of consciousness. We are often reminded that preparation, session & integration are all necessary components of any complete transformational experience. Exploration with holotropic states has impact on the totality of our being and our lives on physical, mental, emotional, environmental and spiritual levels. Giving attention to integration offers the potential to enrich our life experience by allowing us to digest, embody and apply to our daily lives the insights and lessons learned while doing in-depth exploratory work. We will create a safe, supportive, sacred, contemplative, and playful container, that will invite spaciousness for absorbing, being with, and processing what occurs before, during and after Holotropic sessions. The retreat will be highly experiential and offers valuable tools to support the integration of your personal Holotropic practice. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for facilitators and any seekers, and offers exciting, creative ways to support groups and individuals through the integration process. The module includes four Holotropic Breathwork® sessions, two as a ‘breather’ and two as a ‘sitter’, along with valuable time for group sharing.

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Note: Space is limited to 30 participants
Cost per module* $1150 through August 25 / $1350 after August 25
Certified facilitators $950 early / $1150 full

*Sunrise Ranch is a new venue to us this year and your lodging and meal accommodations are made directly through them, via a link in your confirmation email when you register for the module. Modules at Sunrise Ranch include 6 nights and begin with dinner and a session after dinner on the first night. Lodging & meal cost per module (6 nights, all meals) range from $456 to $1080.

GTT in-person module Poland / A Holotropic Approach to Psychedelics: Past, Current and Future

In recent years, we have witnessed a renewed interest in psychedelic therapy and research being called “the psychedelic renaissance.” Many people are discovering the potential benefits of psychedelic substances and master plants, and shamanism has become an increasingly sought method for healing. Dozens of clinical trials study the efficacy of psychedelic medicines such as MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine to treat serious conditions like PTSD and treatment-resistant depression. At the same time, the importance of Stanislav Grof’s Holotropic Paradigm and of Holotropic Breathwork® in the development of the psychedelic field still remains unknown to many.

With respect to this new era of psychedelics, those of us involved with the Holotropic paradigm have much to contribute and consider. How do psychedelics compare with or compliment Holotropic Breathwork® as tools for personal development? What is the role of Holotropic Breathwork® now that psychedelics are becoming an accessible therapeutic method? How is the future of Holotropic Breathwork® affected, now that more people can access deep experiences through psychedelics and master plants?

In this module we will explore in depth:

The different paradigms in which psychedelics have been used, and are currently used.
General characteristics of the main psychedelic medicines and the process they induce.
The use of psychedelics from the Holotropic Paradigm developed by Grof, Sparks, and others.
How do psychedelics compare to Holotropic Breathwork®?
The principles of supporting processes from the Holotropic perspective.
Dealing with challenging situations.
The importance of integration of psychedelic experiences.

Cost for this module is 1260 Euro.
Cost is reduced for those from Poland, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries; contact organizer for details.

Marc B. Aixalà (see full bio here) is a GTT module leader trained in the therapeutic use of Non Ordinary States of Consciousness; in MDMA assisted-psychotherapy for PTSD by MAPS; and in the use of psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. Marc works as a therapist and mentor in a clinical trial with psilocybin in Sant Joan de Déu Hospital in Barcelona. He has experience as a Team Leader and Trainer helping people through difficult psychedelic experiences at Boom Festival (Kosmicare 2010-2016).

Marc collaborates with ICEERS (International Center for Ethnobotanical Education Research and Service) by offering integration psychotherapy for people in challenging situations after psychedelic experiences, developing theoretical models of intervention and training and supervising therapists. He is the author of “Psychedelic Integration: non-ordinary logics and the challenges of psychotherapy in expanded states of awareness”.