What is Holotropic Breathwork?
The term holotropic is derived from Greek roots, holos, meaning “whole” and trepein, meaning “to turn, lead, guide”. Thus, Holotropic Breathwork may be defined as “breathwork that leads to or turns us toward wholeness”. Holotropic Breathwork combines accelerated breathing with evocative music and close one-on-one supervision in order to access insight and healing in non-ordinary states of consciousness. Holotropic Breathwork is presented by facilitators certified by Grof Transpersonal Training. With the eyes closed and lying on a mat, each person uses their own breathing – supported by the music — to enter a non-ordinary state of consciousness. Holotropic breathing is faster and deeper than usual; generally no other specific instructions are given before or during the session as to the rate, pattern, and nature of breathing. The experience is entirely internal and largely non-verbal, without interventions. Entering a non-ordinary consciousness, in this context, activates the natural i
