Sarah Hirigoyen, MA is a Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator. Sarah was educated in Paris and London. She received a BSc. in Psychology from City University in London and an MA in Psychotherapy. She has always been fascinated in people and has enjoyed devoting her whole working life to understanding them deeper and better. Sarah worked in severe mental health and then went on to train in Integrative Psychotherapy, receiving UKCP and BACP accreditation. While working as a therapist she became curious in the enormous healing power of breathwork and expanded states of consciousness. She received her certification as a Holotropic Breathwork facilitator in 2015, and has since then been offering her own workshops with her wonderful spiritual friend Geoff Fitzpatrick. Sarah loves the idea of healing in community and creating a safe space within which healing happens. She hugely credits Holotropic Breathwork and the breathwork community for the breakthroughs and massive upgrades in her life, so it only feels right to bring it to other like-minded people. Sarah has a particular interest in neurodiversity.
This workshop is open to new or experienced breathers or anyone interested in experiencing Holotropic Breathwork. This workshop is approved by Grof Transpersonal Training and Grof Legacy Training to meet the breathwork requirements of the training. For anyone in a psychedelic-assisted therapy training program, this workshop may fulfill your requirement for 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).
TO REGISTER, PLEASE EMAIL drmcglynn6@gmail.com
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 Healing Space - an integrative medicine and wellness 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.
Wintering: The Power of Rest, Renewal and Retreat
A Holotropic Breathwork Double Breathwork Workshop
January 9-12
Kirkridge Retreat Center, Pocono Mountains, PA
Nature, Peace, Connection
Geoff Fitzpatrick is a certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator and guest teacher with Grof Transpersonal Training. He has studied psychology in Trinity College Dublin, and is a Graduate of the Milltown Institute of Theology where he studied spiritual enrichment. Geoff was introduced to Mandalas while studying the pioneering work of Carl G Jung and has spent the past 20 years exploring the intersection of geometry, spirituality and psychology through these symbols. Working with Mandalas has opened Geoff to the profound power Sacred Geometry possesses to influence states of consciousness. He has an active interest in modern consciousness research. Geoff has been constructing mandalas for 10 years and is driven to promote the transformative potential of these sacred circles. Geoff has hosted over 50 MandalaNature© in-person workshops over the last decade in Ireland. The construction of sacred sand mandalas during Geoff’s Mandalanature© sessions opens people to a deeper aspect of themselves by blending creativity, geometry, and mindfulness in a unique and special way. https://sacredgeometryacademy.com/geoff-fitzpatrick
Program Highlights
Talk on the theory and practice of Holotropic Breathwork
Four Holotropic Breathwork Sessions
Sound Bath
Nature-Based Mask Making
Explore Columcille Megalith Park
Walk the Labyrinth
Optional Yoga and Meditation Session
Interactive Q & A
Sharing Circles
Integration Talk
Mandala Drawing
Evening Fire Healing Ritual and Community Gathering
Three Nights Lodging
Nine Home Cooked Meals by our Private Chef Kellie
Schedule
Thursday : Check-in begins at 3:00. Dinner at 6:00 followed by an opening circle and talk on the Theory and Practice of Holotropic Breathwork
Friday and Saturday: Begins at 8:00am with breakfast.
There are two Holotropic Breathwork sessions. Our morning session is 9:15-12:15 and afternoon session is 2:15 - 5:15 followed by dinner.
Friday evening activity is a Sound Healing session and Saturday evening is a Fire Gathering.
Sunday: There is a nature based mask making practice, a talk on integration and a closing circle followed by lunch from 12:30 - 1:30.
The retreat officially ends after lunch.
The Forest Refuge 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.
We invite you to get lost and immerse yourself in the magic of Menla's pristine mountain forests and streams. The Retreat is suitable for a wide range of issues including chronic medical issues, 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, and support for those in recovery from addictions.
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, 4 Holotropic Breathwork sessions, sharing circles, sound healing, reconnecting with the healing potential of nature, therapeutic writing, group processes, focused release work and artistic expression.
Menla is set in a secluded valley beside an enchanting stream in the heart of the Catskill mountains. Menla is a modern resort and destination spa surrounded by thousands of acres of unspoiled wilderness. Explore hiking trails, encounter wildlife, and discover a rich tapestry of wellness experiences and activities. Menla also offers a full service spa, exercise room, meditation chapel, outdoor pool and gift shop.
February 26-March 2, 2025
Holotropic Breathwork/Psychedelic-Assisted Training Program Workshop
Toronto, Canada
Private Workshop - By Invitation Only
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn, John Stockberger and Ronda Lobsinger
March 30 – April 3, 2025
Sacred Geometry: The Healing Nature of Mandalas
A Journey of Self-Discovery
A Holotropic Breathwork Special Topics
5 day Double Breathwork Retreat
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
We invite you for a rare opportunity to join Dr. Laurane McGlynn, special guest teacher from Ireland, Geoff Fitzpatrick and special guest facilitator from England, Sarah Hirigoyen to experience the remarkable healing potential and therapeutic benefits of Holotropic Breathwork®. In this special topics workshop, we have the extraordinary opportunity to learn about Sacred
Geometry and participate in the creation of a group sand mandala.
Holotropic Breathwork™ a powerful experiential breathing process thatallows 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 anexpanded state of consciousness. This state activates the natural inner
healing potential of the breather, or inner healer, which guides the experience.
We create a safe and supportive setting with highly trained and experienced Holotropic Breathwork facilitators. In this double breathwork workshop, each person will experience four Holotropic Breathwork® sessions (two as abreather/two as a sitter), a talk on sacred geometry and the
process of creating sand mandalas, creation of a group sand mandala, sound healing session,
sharing circles, mandala drawing and an evening community fire gathering.
This workshop can help you reconnect with your own inner healing wisdom.This workshop is open to new breathers, experienced breathers, those in the Grof Transpersonal Training community,
Grof Legacy Training community, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies or anyone interested inHolotropic Breathwork, Sacred Geometry or the healing nature of mandalas. This workshop is approved by Grof Transpersonal Training for completion ofthe double breathwork requirements for the online training modules. It is alsoapproved by Grof Legacy Training to
meet the breathwork requirements for their training program.
This work can support inner exploration, healing trauma, self-discovery,working with
anxiety and depression, connection to self and others andspiritual awareness.
To register, please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn, Geoff Fitzpatrick, Sarah Hirigoyen and Staff
May 18-21, 2025
The Forest Refuge:
The Art of Getting Lost in the Woods
A Holotropic Breathwork Double Breathwork Retreat
Explore the healing potential of
breathwork, nature, art, sound and expressive movement
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
To register, please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn, John Stockberger and Staff
June 8-13, 2o25
Holotropic Breathwork and Nature Immersion Workshop
A 5 day Holotropic Breathwork
Double Breathwork Residential Workshop
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
West Stockbridge, MA
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn, Dr. Tom Francescott and Jeffrey Warren
Apprentice: DiVina Pridham
For more information, please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com
August 17-21, 2025
Follow the Call:
Integration of Psychedelic and Holotropic Experiences:
A 5 day Holotropic Breathwork Special Topics
Double Breathwork Workshop
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn, Tomasz Kwiecińsk and John Stockberger
To register, please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com
October 26-29, 2025
Healing the Hungry Ghost of Addictions: The Quest for Wholeness
A Holotropic Breathwork Special Topics
Double Breathwork Workshop
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn, Paul McCormack and John Stockberger
November 9-14, 2025
Holotropic Breathwork 5 day Retreat
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
West Stockbridge, MA
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn, John Stockberger and Nicole Ferris
Coming in 2026
Wild Women Retreat
A Holotropic Breathwork Self- Renewal Workshop for Women
Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful forces, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. Her name is WILD WOMAN.
Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Wild Man Awakens:
A Holotropic Breathwork Workshop for Men
SOUL STORIES:
A Holotropic Breathwork and Past-Life Regression
Double Breathwork Workshop
In this double breathwork workshop, we create a safe and supportive setting, with highly trained and experienced Grof Transpersonal Training Holotropic Breathwork certified facilitators.
Dr. McGlynn has been trained in Past Life Regression by Dr. Brian Weiss.
We begin with a talk on the theory and practice of Holotropic 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 (optional), integrative writing practice, nature spirit mask making, sound healing session, expressive arts with mandala drawing, group support and integration
through sharing circles and our evening fire ritual and community gatherine
PAST-LIFE REGRESSION SESSION IS AN ADD-ON SESSION AND IS OPTIONAL. FOR THOSE
WHO CHOOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PAST-LIFE REGRESSION THERE WILL BE
A NATURE-BASED PRACTICE AVAILABLE DURING THAT TIME.
Wild Calm: Rewilding in Nature
A Holotropic Breathwork and Nature Immersion Workshop
Transforming Trauma: Healing Our Deepest Wounds
A Holotropic Breathwork Double Breathwork Residential 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.
Embracing The Shadow - A Journey of Self-Discovery
A Holotropic Breathwork Double Breathwork Retreat
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
Out of the shadows and into the light...
Bringing the shadow into 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.
SOUL STORIES: THE POWER OF HUMAN CONNECTION
All of our Holotropic Breathwork double breathwork workshops are approved by Grof Transpersonal Training to meet the requirements for in person double breathwork sessions for completion of the virtual modules.
All of our workshops are approved by Grof Legacy Training to meet the requirements for completion of the breathwork components of the training,
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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.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Dr. Laurane McGlynn
Private Practice
An Integrated Health and Wellness Center
Wholeness ∞ Awareness ∞ Energy ∞ Transformation ∞ Connection
The New York Times described Holotropic Breathwork as “heart opening” and a way to heal yourself. The therapeutic benefits of Holotropic Breathwork can include release and healing of trauma, improving anxiety and depression, higher insights of spiritual understanding, increased connection to self and others, and opening to compassion and love.
We invite you to experience the remarkable healing potential and therapeutic benefits of Holotropic Breathwork®. Holotropic Breathwork™ a powerful breathwork practice 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.