Holotropic Breathwork is a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Stanislav Grof, M.D. which allows access to nonordinary states of consciousness. It was developed as an adjunct to LSD psychotherapy and has mostly replaced the latter due to the legal problems concerning the clinical use of LSD. The method combines deliberately hyperventilating and relaxation while listening to evocative music in a supportive setting. The state of consciousness thus brought forward is said to activate the natural inner healing process of the individual's psyche, bringing him or her a particular set of internal experiences. This method is based upon Stanislav Grof's 50 years of intensive study of "nonordinary states of consciousness."
Additional elements of the process include "focused energy release work" and mandala drawing or other art techniques, such as working with clay. Holotropic Breathwork is usually done in groups, although individual sessions are done. Within the groups, people work in pairs and alternate in the roles of experiencer and "sitter". The sitter's role is simply to be available to assist the breather, not to interfere or interrupt the process. The same is true for trained facilitators, who are available as helpers if necessary.
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Association for Holotropic Breathwork International - Includes an overview of the technique, a database of practitioners and details of training courses.
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Breathwork Central - Schedule and dates for European workshops in Holotropic breathwork.
Stanislav Grof Holotropic Breathwork Workshops in Seattle - Schedule of events and biographies of facilitators for workshops in the Seattle area.
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