Austria in-person module / Celebrating Wild Potency – Bealtaine and the Sacred Marriage

The Festival of Bealtaine is one of the most important celebrations of the Year. A fire festival (Bel – a God of the Sun + tinne – fire), we celebrate the union of the Sun and the Earth, the cleansing and fertility of the land and all of her creatures. We embrace and dance with the wild potency of life.

At a time in the world where societal and sexual relationships are fractured or strained due to gender inequality and the dominance of patriarchal institutions, exploration and healing of our intimate and community relationships is deeply important.

During this workshop, we will take time to explore our creative potency and the balance of our sexual energies. Through meditation, journey, chant and sharing, we will tend to the core of our life, our inner creative spark to help us empower our lives and deepen our relationship with Life.

During the course of the six-day workshop, each participant will experience two sessions of HB as an experiencer, or “breather,” and two sessions as a partner, or “sitter”. Besides the breathwork experiences and the topics covered (described below), there will be art, music, dancing, film, and integration during the workshop.

To participate in the module it is not necessary to have previous experience in Holotropic Breathwork. It is required to complete a brief confidential medical form. If you wish to continue with the Grof Transpersonal Training, this module can be used as one of the three optional topics.

The seminar hotel respects and requires the Covid-19 distance and hygiene regulations.

If you are in doubt or have any specific questions please get in touch personally before the module.

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Rachela Dobrzańska

Rachela Dobrzańska (module facilitator) studied psychology and completed the Grof Transpersonal Training program. Besides being a Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator she also certified as a Trance Dance facilitator. She is passionate about therapy in altered states of consciousness, both as a part of her personal development and as a means of supporting others. Primarily, she works with groups, organizing and facilitating Holotropic Breathwork® workshops since 2017. Her individual work with people focuses mainly on integrative practices. The integration of processes and insights from expanded states of consciousness is a topic that truly captivates her. Holding space for others in transformative processes is a significant part of her life and a way of fulfilling her potential. She loves combining inner journeys with travels far beyond the borders of her own country. She has facilitated and co-organized Holotropic Breathwork® workshops in various locations, including Colombia, Norway, Finland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Georgia. Privately, she is the holotropic mama of 4-year-old Teo.

U.S. in-person module / 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.

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Cost per module* $1100 through May 31 / $1300 after May 31
Certified facilitators $950 early / $1150 full

*Sunrise Ranch is a new venue to us this year and your lodging and meal accommodations will be made directly through them, via a link in your confirmation email when you register for the module. Also new: modules at Sunrise Ranch will be for 6 nights instead of GTT’s usual 5, and modules will begin with a session after dinner on the first night.  Lodging & meal cost per module (6 nights) range from $456 to $1080

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”.

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

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, medication, music journeys and nature celebration.

During the course of the six-day retreat, each participant will experience two sessions of HB as an experiencer, or “breather,” and two sessions as a partner, or “sitter”. Besides the breathwork experiences and the topics covered (described below), there will be art, music, dancing, film, and integration during the module.

Previous experience with Holotropic Breathwork® is not necessary.

Link to registration form

Cost per module* $1100 through May 31 / $1300 after May 31
Certified facilitators $950 early / $1150 full

*Sunrise Ranch is a new venue to us this year and your lodging and meal accommodations will be made directly through them, via a link in your confirmation email when you register for the module. Also new: modules at Sunrise Ranch will be for 6 nights instead of GTT’s usual 5, and modules will begin with a session after dinner on the first night.  Lodging & meal cost per module (6 nights) range from $456 to $1080

 

Czechia Holotropic Breathwork® Double-Breathwork Weekend Workshop

This workshop is recognized as a supplement to the GTT Virtual Modules.

We cordially invite you to an extended, double Holotropic Breathwork® workshop in the Central-Bohemian village Buchov. Our workshops often have international attendance, therefore we always make sure that everybody fully understands, and is understood. Accommodation, full board, as well as coffee breaks are included in the price. Space is limited to 30 participants.

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Austria in-person module / The Power Within – The Practice of Holotropic Breathwork

In this module, Holotropic theory comes alive. It’s where we experience the essence of the practice firsthand. We will discuss the principles that support and inform the practice of Holotropic Breathwork®. Sitara will explain the fundamentals of HB and why it is such a special method for personal exploration and self-healing. We will also practice the technique of focused energy release work.

Topics include:

I. The power of the Inner Healing System
II. Facilitator Presence and Skills
III. Focused Energy Release Work  – Principles and Ethics
IV. Focused Energy Release Demonstration and Practice
V. Moving Toward Closure and Integration
VI. Special Challenging Situations when facilitating

This Module is one of the required modules for certifying as Holotropic Breathwork® Practitioner.

Please be aware that the module will take place in person in Austria but it might be that Sitara Blasco will teach online.

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GTT Online / Spiritual Emergency: Embracing Unexpected Transformation

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COST: $398 early registration through January 18 / $428 after
Discount for certified HB practitioners

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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.

For those who are able to make it, we recommend pairing this Virtual Module with the Double-Breathwork retreat the following weekend at RW Ranch in Southern California.

Understanding spiritual emergency is one of the major contributions of the holotropic perspective. Whether you are a professional or a layperson, someone interested in working with or supporting people in transformational crises, or primarily in your own growth, the module offers a rich experience and valuable information. In addition to differentiating between psychosis and spiritual emergency, we’ll also explore the intensely practical aspects of who, in these kinds of crises, can benefit from Holotropic Breathwork® and how best to work with them in their emergencies. This workshop includes a discussion of the concept of spiritual emergency, its manifestations and forms, historical and anthropological perspectives, treatment strategies and work with family and friends.

U.S. dates and times:  Meeting times will be mid-day in US Pacific time starting Wednesday 2/8 and going through Saturday.

Australia dates and times:  Meeting times will be early to mid morning in Australia Eastern time starting Thursday 2/9 and going through Sunday.

Australia Eastern Time – Thursday 2/9: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friday 2/10, Saturday 2/11, and Sunday 2/12: 6 to 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
US Pacific Time – Wednesday 2/8: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday 2/9, Friday 2/10, and Saturday 2/11: 1 to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

To enhance the group experience for everyone, please note that you 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.

Psychedelics & Psychotherapy: The Healing Potential of Expanded States

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An exploration of the latest developments from the flourishing field of modern psychedelic psychotherapy.

• Examines the therapeutic potential of expanded states, underground psychedelic psychotherapy, harm reduction, new approaches for healing individual and collective trauma, and training considerations

• Addresses challenging psychedelic experiences, spiritual emergencies, and the central importance of the therapeutic relationship

• Details the use of cannabis as a psychedelic tool, spiritual exploration with LSD, micro-dosing with Iboga, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD

Exploring the latest developments in the flourishing field of modern psychedelic psycho-therapy, this book shares practical experiences and insights from both elders and newer research voices in the psychedelic research and clinical communities.

The contributors examine new findings on safe and skillful work with psychedelic and expanded states for therapeutic, personal, and spiritual growth. They explain the dual process of opening and healing. They explore new approaches for individual inner work as well as for the healing of ancestral and collective trauma. They examine the power of expanded states for reparative attachment work and offer insights on the integration process through the lens of Holotropic Breathwork®. The contributors also examine the use of cannabis as a psychedelic tool, spiritual exploration with LSD, microdosing with Iboga, treating depression with psilocybin, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD.

Revealing diverse ways of working with psychedelics in terms of set, setting, and type of substance, the book concludes with discussions of ethics and professional development for those working in the field as well as explores considerations for training the next generation of psychedelic therapists.