How should I prepare for a Holotropic Breathwork session?
You might want to read an introductory book by Stanislav Grof, such as The Holotropic Mind or The Adventure of Self-Discovery, to get a deeper understanding of the process. Get it touch with a facilitator near you, ask any questions you have, and make sure that you have a good feeling of trust with that facilitator. (Many facilitators offer introductory talks that are open to the public.) Be sure that you have discussed, in advance, any possible medical contraindications. If you are currently in therapy, it is a good idea to talk about your intention to attend a Holotropic Breathwork workshop with your therapist in advance. In the week prior to attending a workshop, you might find that you start to dream more vividly, feel more emotional, or even some fear or anxiety about attending the workshop. This is all normal: your unconscious is aware that you are about to go on an adventure. Some of these feelings could simply be resistance to change, and others could be the “first edge” of the
