Holotropic Breathwork Workshops Coming in 2025
February 26-March 2, 2025
Holotropic Breathwork Workshop
Toronto, Canada
Private Workshop - By Invitation Only
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn and John Stockberger
April 2025
The Hero's Journey
A Holotropic Breathwork Workshop.
In its simplest form, the hero’s journey can be described in three stages:
Departure, Initiation and Return.
Departure: the hero leaves his home community to go on a quest.
Initiation: the hero faces trials and tribulations until he achieves victory on his quest.
Return: the hero is transformed and shares his wisdom with the world.
June 1-4, 2025
Transforming Trauma: Healing Our Deepest Wounds
A Holotropic Breathwork Workshop
MOST OF US HAVE EXPERIENCED SOME FORM OF TRAUMA IN OUR LIFETIME...
Surviving a pandemic, diagnosis and treatment of a medical illness, loss, abuse, addiction, violence, grief, social isolation, mental health challenges.... Trauma has the power to transform.
However, it is some of the most difficult work a person can ever do.
Trauma can impact your body, your mind and your spirit.
Holotropic Breathwork is a journey of moving toward wholeness. In this workshop, we create a safe and supportive setting, with highly trained and experienced Holotropic Breathwork certified facilitators, where you can begin to reconnect, heal and regain connection to your body, yourself and life. Holotropic Breathwork™ is a powerful experiential breathing process that allows for self-exploration and healing. With the eyes closed and lying on a mat, each person uses their own breath and the music in the room to enter an expanded state of consciousness. This state activates the natural inner healing potential of the breather, or "inner healer", which guides the experience.
This workshop includes four Holotropic Breathwork sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter), a talk on the history and practice of Holotropic Breathwork, integrative writing practice, earthing (nature-based grounding practice), healing sound journey, creating art altars in nature, evening fire gathering, mandala drawing, 3 nights housing, 9 meals, connection, community and support.
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
July 11-13, 2025
Wild Awakenings - The Widsom of the Breath
A Holotropic Breathwork Workshop
Asheville, North Carolina
August 17-20, 2025
The Forest Refuge
A Holotropic Breathwork
and
Nature Immersion Workshop
The Forest Refuge Retreat is a four day intensive residential retreat that integrates Holotropic Breathwork, mindfulness, sound healing and nature-based practices to work with the physical, emotional, relational and spiritual aspects of the human experience.
The Retreat is suitable for a wide range of issues including chronic medical issues, cancer, chronic pain, relationship issues, professional or personal burnout, feeling stuck or trapped, loss of meaning and purpose, significant life transitions, grief and loss, depression and anxiety.
We access and utilize both conscious and unconscious paths of exploration and self-discovery to support people in moving toward health and healing. Some of the processes offered at the Forest Refuge Retreat include interactive lectures, Holotropic Breathwork, mindfulness practices, therapeutic writing, group processes, focused release work and artistic experssion.
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
October 5-8, 2025
EXPLORING INTEGRATION OF EXPANDED STATES of CONSCIOUSNESS
Supporting the synthesis of mind and body
Opening the heart, strengthening the body, calming the mind and lifting the spirit
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
December 7-10, 2024
Winter Wellness Retreat
A Holotropic Breathwork Workshop
Retreat... Release...Renew...Reconnect
Menla is a hidden oasis set in a secluded valley beside an enchanting stream in the heart of the Catskill mountains. Nourish your body, mind and soul through Holotropic Breathwork, nature walks, mask making, guided meditations, sound journey and a heartwarming evening fire gathering. Allow yourself to embark on a healing journey...
Spa Services are also by appointment.
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
The Shadow
Date and Location TBD
Bringing the shadow in consciousness, and experientially knowing these parts of ourselves, can allow us to discover our own inner strengths and resources. In a safe and supportive setting, through the process of Holotropic Breathwork, we can start to reveal, reconnect, integrate and heal these parts of ourselves
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Dr. Laurane McGlynn
Private Practice
An Integrated Health and Wellness Center
Wholeness ∞ Awareness ∞ Energy ∞ Transformation ∞ Connection
Dr. Laurane McGlynn is a clinical psychologist who integrates mind/body medicine with holistic approaches to healing and transformation. She holds doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy and Masters degrees in Counseling Psychology and Child and Adolescent Therapy. In addition, she has advanced training and certifications in mindfulness-based stress reduction, somatic resourcing, Vipassana meditation, Family Systems Therapy, Past-Life Regression and Health Psychology. In 2023, she completed training in Mind/Body medicine from Harvard Medical School. In addition, she is currently enrolled in a Masters program in Integrative Medicine. Laurane has earned licensue as a psychologist in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. She is the Director of the Center for Counseling and Wellness - an integrative holistic healing center in PA. Laurane received her training in Past Life Regression from Dr. Brian Weiss. She was certified as a Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator in 2015. Laurane received her Holotropic Breathwork training directly from Stan Grof, MD and the late Tav Sparks, former Director of Grof Transpersonal Training. She currently offers private workshops and multi-day double holotropic breathwork workshops through Grof Transpersonal Training.
Yulia Meshoyrer, MA is a Grof Legacy Training and Grof Transpersonal Training certified facilitator of Holotropic Breathwork. She holds a Masters degree in General Psychology (Russia), and an MA in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University. In addition, she is certified in Spiritual Emergency support and Dream Studies and trained as a Kundalini Yoga teacher and therapist. Yulia is a founder of “Holotropic Space”, which focuses on facilitating Holotropic states through Breathwork and other modalities and provides Psychedelic Integration and Harm Reduction support. She is a teacher and mentor in Grof Legacy Training US.
To register, plsease email drmcglynn6@gmail.com
SIX DAY HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK DOUBLE BREATHWORK
AND NATURE IMMERSION WORKSHOP
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
Stockbridge, MA
June 9-14, 2024
https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/holotropic-breathwork-and-nature-immersion-workshop-journey-expanded-states
Kripalu is the largest retreat center in North America. The Kripalu campus sits on more than 100 acres in the heart of the beautiful Berkshire mountains. After more than a decade, Holotropic Breathwork once
again returns to Kripalu Center to continue the legacy and teachings of Stan Grof and Tav Sparks.
Thousands of people throughout the United States and internationally are part of the growing
Holotropic Breathwork community experiencing the healing potential of expanded states of consciousness.
Holotropic Breathwork™ is a powerful experiential breathing process that allows for self-exploration
and healing. With the eyes closed and lying on a mat, each person uses their own breath and the
music in the room to enter an expanded state of consciousness. This state activates the natural inner healing potential of the breather, or "inner healer", which guides the experience.
This workshop includes four Holotropic Breathwork sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter), a talk on the history and practice of Holotropic Breathwork, 5 nights housing, organic meals, healing sound journey, movie yoga, integrative writing experience, creating art altars in nature, evening fire gathering and celebration, mandala drawing, connection, community and support.
Meet the team:
CONTRAINDICATIONS: This workshop is not appropriate during pregnancy, for persons with cardiovascular disease including heart attacks and angina, Severe or Uncontrolled Hypertension, Severe Mental Illness, Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Glaucoma or Retinal Detachment, Recent Surgeries, Recent Physical Injuries, Recent Infectious/Communicable Diseases, Asthma (if you have asthma, bring your inhaler to the workshop).
For more information, please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com or info@drfrancescott.com
To register, please call Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health at
413.448.3500
Dr. Laurane McGlynn is a clinical psychologist who integrates mind/body medicine with holistic approaches to healing and transformation. She holds doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy and Masters degrees in Counseling Psychology and Child and Adolescent Therapy. In addition, she has advanced training and certifications in mindfulness-based stress reduction, somatic resourcing, Vipassana meditation, Family Systems Therapy, Past-Life Regression and Health Psychology. In 2023, she completed training in Mind/Body medicine from Harvard Medical School. In addition, she is currently enrolled in a Masters program in Integrative Medicine. Laurane has earned licensue as a psychologist in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. She is the Director of the Center for Counseling and Wellness - an integrative holistic healing center in PA. She was certified as a Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator by Grof Transpersonal Training in 2015. Laurane received her Holotropic Breathwork training directly from Stan Grof, MD and the late Tav Sparks, former Director of Grof Transpersonal Training. She currently offers private workshops and multi-day double holotropic breathwork workshops through Grof Transpersonal Training.
Vera Hanakova has been involved in the Holotropic Breathwork community for the past 25 years. During that time, she was personally trained by Stan Grof and Tav Sparks. Vera is a Holotropic Breathwork apprentice with Grof Transpersonal Training..Vera has a passion for yoga and received her 200-hour teacher training certificate from Sadhana College of Yoga. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in clinical psychology at SUNY (State University of New York.) Vera brings a warm and gentle approach to her role as a facilitator and is dedicated to supporting others in their healing work.
Jeffrey Warren is an advanced healing arts practitioner and instructor trained in more than 20 modalities. He is a certified Holotropic Breathwork® Facilitator, Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Fire Walk Instructor, Ecstatic Dance Facilitator, Sound Healer and Shamanic Practitioner. Jeffrey is an instructor of ThetaHealing®, Integrated Energy Therapy® and Magnified Healing (LI-III), plus holds triple Reiki Master Teacher certificates in Usui/Holy Fire III, Kundalini Reiki and Lightarian Reiki.
Additionally he is an Advanced Pranic Crystal Healer, certified in Melchizedek Method Level 5, Access Bars, and has trained in the Arcturian Healing Method® with Dr. Gene Ang, and BioGeomety® with Dr. Robert Gilbert. He has studied with global shamanic leaders and is a student of Sat Nam Rasayan. Jeffrey is deeply committed to personal discovery, spiritual growth and conscious evolution through the healing and spiritual arts.
Jeffrey Warren is an advanced healing arts practitioner and instructor trained in more than 20 modalities. He is a certified Holotropic Breathwork® Facilitator, Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Fire Walk Instructor, Ecstatic Dance Facilitator, Sound Healer and Shamanic Practitioner. Jeffrey is an instructor of ThetaHealing®, Integrated Energy Therapy® and Magnified Healing (LI-III), plus holds triple Reiki Master Teacher certificates in Usui/Holy Fire III, Kundalini Reiki and Lightarian Reiki.
Additionally he is an Advanced Pranic Crystal Healer, certified in Melchizedek Method Level 5, Access Bars, and has trained in the Arcturian Healing Method® with Dr. Gene Ang, and BioGeomety® with Dr. Robert Gilbert. He has studied with global shamanic leaders and is a student of Sat Nam Rasayan. Jeffrey is deeply committed to personal discovery, spiritual growth and conscious evolution through the healing and spiritual arts.
Jeffrey Warren is an advanced healing arts practitioner and instructor trained in more than 20 modalities. He is a certified Holotropic Breathwork® Facilitator, Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Fire Walk Instructor, Ecstatic Dance Facilitator, Sound Healer and Shamanic Practitioner. Jeffrey is an instructor of ThetaHealing®, Integrated Energy Therapy® and Magnified Healing (LI-III), plus holds triple Reiki Master Teacher certificates in Usui/Holy Fire III, Kundalini Reiki and Lightarian Reiki.
Additionally he is an Advanced Pranic Crystal Healer, certified in Melchizedek Method Level 5, Access Bars, and has trained in the Arcturian Healing Method® with Dr. Gene Ang, and BioGeomety® with Dr. Robert Gilbert. He has studied with global shamanic leaders and is a student of Sat Nam Rasayan. Jeffrey is deeply committed to personal discovery, spiritual growth and conscious evolution through the healing and spiritual arts.
Join us for a Holotropic weekend adventure in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. This workshop incudes two Holotropic Breathwork sessions (one as a breather/one as a sitter), a talk on the theoryand practice of Holotropic Breathwork, dinner on Saturday night, snacks throughout the weekend, nature-based practices, integrative writing practice, Sunday morning integration talk and mindfulness practice, sharing circles, mandala drawing, community, connection and support.
This workshop is open to new breathers, experienced breathers, those in the GTT Holotropic facilitator training or those interested in experiencing Holotropic Breathwork. For those who are in a psychedelic-assisted therapy training program, Grof Legacy Training or MAPS traning, this workshop may fulfill your requirement for practical experience sitting for others in expanded states of consciousness.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: This workshop is not appropriate during pregnancy, for persons with cardiovascular disease including heart attacks and angina, Severe or Uncontrolled Hypertension, Severe Mental Illness, Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Glaucoma or Retinal Detachment, Recent Surgeries, Recent Physical Injuries, Recent Infectious/Communicable Diseases, Asthma (if you have asthma, bring your inhaler to the workshop).
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn and Jeffrey Warren
For more information or to register, please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com
Space is limited so early registration is recommended.
Dr. Laurane McGlynn is a clinical psychologist who integrates mind/body medicine with holistic approaches to healing and transformation. She holds doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy and Masters degrees in Counseling Psychology and Child and Adolescent Therapy. In addition, she has advanced training and certifications in mindfulness-based stress reduction, somatic resourcing, Vipassana meditation, Family Systems Therapy, Past-Life Regression and Health Psychology. In 2023, she completed training in Mind/Body medicine from Harvard Medical School. In addition, she is currently enrolled in a Masters program in Integrative Medicine. Laurane has earned licensue as a psychologist in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. She is the Director of the Center for Counseling and Wellness - an integrative holistic healing center in PA. She was certified by Grof Transpersonal Trainng as a Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator in 2015. Laurane received her Holotropic Breathwork training directly from Stan Grof, MD and the late Tav Sparks, former Director of Grof Transpersonal Training. She currently offers private workshops and multi-day double holotropic breathwork workshops through Grof Transpersonal Training.
In this double breathwork workshop, we create a safe and supportive setting, with highly trained and experienced Grof Transpersonal Traning Holotropic Breathwork certified facilitators. We begin with
a talk on the theory and practice of Holotorpic Breathwork and connect as a community.
Each person will experience four Holotropic Breathwork sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter),
one past life regression session, creating art altars in nature, sound healing session,
integrative writing practice, group support and integration through sharing circles and our
evening fire gathering; and expressive arts with mandala drawing.
Cost includes 3 nights housing, 9 locally sourced organic vegan/vegtarian meals and the workshop.
This workshop is open to new breathers, experienced breathers, those in the GTT Holotropic facilitator
training or those interested in experiencing Holotropic Breathwork. For those who are in a psychedelic-assisted
therapy training program, Grof Legacy Training or MAPS traning, this workshop may fulfill your
requirement for practical experience sitting for others in expanded states of consciousness.
This workshop is approved by Grof Transpersonal Training to meet the requirements for an
in person double breathwork session for completion of the virtual modules.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: This workshop is not appropriate during pregnancy, for persons with cardiovascular disease including heart attacks and angina, Severe or Uncontrolled Hypertension, Severe Mental Illness, Bipolar Disorder,
Epilepsy, Glaucoma or Retinal Detachment, Recent Surgeries, Recent Physical Injuries, Recent Infectious/Communicable Diseases, Asthma (if you have asthma, bring your inhaler to the workshop).
To register, please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com
Tom Francescott, ND is a naturopathic doctor and visionary teacher who blends natural healing wisdom, modern science, mindfulness, and modern consciousness studies to help people transform their lives. He is the founder and director of Dr. Tom’s Tonics, a wellness center and natural pharmacy in Rhinebeck, NY. His specialized training includes: Lyme Disease and Associated Diseases, Hormonal and Adrenal Health and Stress Support, Cancer care and Autoimmune Diseases, Detox and Cleansing Programs, Digestive Issues and Gastrointestinal Issues, Mindfulness-based practices such as meditation, breathing techniques, Holotropic Breathwork® and shamanic principles for body, mind, and spirit healing. Dr. Tom is a certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator and is on the staff of Grof Transpersonal Training, offering Holotropic workshops and training modules in the US and abroad.
WILD AWAKENINGS:
A SUMMER MOUNTAIN
HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
June 28-30, 2024
Asheville, North Carolina
Location provided at registration
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John Stockberger is a musician, certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator, certified Grof Legacy Training facilitator, Kundalini Yoga and meditation teacher and has a private healing practice. His work focuses on Inner Healer activation through authentic presence and touch, deep relaxation, intuitive guidance, chakra and polarity balancing, connection to Archaetypal realms, guided meditation, profound inner journeying, sound immersion, healing breath, physical, emotional and energetic realignment and release. He has studied with the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Buddhist meditation, Qigong, Vipassana, Buddha Dharma and traditional Shipibo Conibo healing in the Amazon rainforest. John received his training in Past Life Regression from Dr. Brian Weiss. He teaches and facilitates Yoga and breathwork workshop in the United States and abroad.
For more information about 2024 workshops, please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com
Holotropic Breathwork Double Breathwork Workshop
EXPLORING INTEGRATION OF
EXPANDED STATE OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Supporting the synthesis of mind and body after
experiencing an expanded state of consciousness
MENLA MOUNTAIN HOUSE AND DEWA SPA
Phoenicia, NY
August 4-7, 2024
Opening the heart, strengthening the body, calming the mind and lifting the spirit.
In this double breathwork workshop, each person will experience four Holotropic Breathwork
sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter). We create a safe and supportive setting, with highly trained and experienced Grof Transersonal Traning Holotropic Breathwork certified facilitators. In this double breathwork workshop, each person will experience four Holotropic Breathwork sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter).
We will explore and experience different practices to support post-session integration of expanded states of consciousness. These include nature-based practices of earthing and creating art altars in nature, working with
the energy body through Ecstatic dance, sound healing session, integrative writing practice, group support and integration through sharing circles and our evening fire gathering; and expressive arts with mandala drawing.
We will discuss the importance of self-care, connection to community, social support and physical care.
Price includes 3 nights housing, 9 organic vegan/vegetarian locally sourced meals,
workshop and evening fire gathering.
This workshop is open to new breathers, experienced breathers, those in the GTT Holotropic facilitator
training or those interested in experiencing Holotropic Breathwork. For those who are in a psychedelic-assisted
therapy training program, Grof Legacy Training or MAPS traning, this workshop may fulfill your
requirement for practical experience sitting for others in expanded states of consciousness.
This workshop is approved by Grof Transpersonal Training to meet the requirements for an
in person double breathwork session for completion of the virtual modules.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: This workshop is not appropriate during pregnancy, for persons with cardiovascular disease \including heart attacks and angina, Severe or Uncontrolled Hypertension, Severe Mental Illness, Bipolar Disorder,
Epilepsy, Glaucoma or Retinal Detachment, Recent Surgeries, Recent Physical Injuries, Recent Infectious/Communicable Diseases, Asthma (if you have asthma, bring your inhaler to the workshop).
Meet the team:
SOUL STORIES:
A HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK
and
PAST LIFE REGRESSION WORKSHOP
October 27-30
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
SACRED JOURNEYS:
A HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK AND SHAMANISM
DOUBLE BREATHWORK WORKSHOP
December 1-4, 2024
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
Holotropic Breathwork™ is a powerful experiential breathing process that allows for self-exploration and
healing. With eyes closed and lying on a mat, each person uses their own breath and the music in the room
to enter an expanded state of consciousness. This state activates the natural inner healing potential of the breather, or "inner healer", which guides the experience.
This workshop includes four Holotropic Breathwork sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter),
one shamanic journey, a talk on the history and practice of Holotropic Breathwork, healing sound journey,
creating art altars in nature, evening shamanic fire healing ritual, mandala drawing, 3 nights housing,
9 organic locally sourced vegan/vegetarian meals, connection, community and support.
This workshop is open to new breathers, experienced breathers, those in the GTT Holotropic facilitator
training or those interested in experiencing Holotropic Breathwork. For those who are in a psychedelic-assisted therapy training program, Grof Legacy Training or MAPS traning, this workshop may fulfill your
requirementfor practical experience sitting for others in expanded states of consciousness.
This workshop is approved by Grof Transpersonal Training to meet the requirements for an in
person double breathwork session for completion of the virtual modules.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: This workshop is not appropriate during pregnancy, for persons with cardiovascular disease including heart attacks and angina, Severe or Uncontrolled Hypertension, Severe Mental Illness,
Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Glaucoma or Retinal Detachment, Recent Surgeries, Recent Physical Injuries,
Recent Infectious/Communicable Diseases, Asthma (if you have asthma, bring your inhaler to the workshop).
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn, Jeffrey Warren and John Stockberger
To register, please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com