Holotropic Breathwork
A New Approach to Self-exploration and Therapy
State University of New York Press · Print & ebook · September 1, 2023
The definitive overview of this transformative breathwork.
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- Who it’s for
- A practical, reflective approach to inner work, with a serious but readable tone.
- Genres
- Spiritually Integrated Therapy, Spiritual Healing, Jung & Jungian Psychology
- Published
- State University of New York Press, September 1, 2023
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The definitive overview of this transformative breathwork. In the second edition of this classic text, Stanislav Grof and Christina Grof describe their groundbreaking form of self-exploration and psychotherapy: holotropic breathwork. Holotropic means "moving toward wholeness," from the Greek holos (whole) and trepein (moving in the direction of). The breathwork utilizes the remarkable healing and transformative potential of nonordinary states of consciousness.
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These states engender a rich array of experiences with unique healing potential-reliving childhood memories, infancy, birth and prenatal life, and elements from the historical and archetypal realms of the collective unconscious. Induced by very simple means-a combination of accelerated breathing, evocative music, and bodywork in a safe and supportive setting-holotropic breathwork integrates the insights from modern consciousness research, depth psychology, transpersonal psychology, anthropology, Eastern spiritual practices, and mystical traditions. The Grofs' work with holotropic states of consciousness has introduced revolutionary changes to psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy. Written in a clear, easily understandable style, this indispensable book summarizes their remarkable insights. The second edition includes an expanded section on the history of holotropic breathwork, as well as information on Grof® Legacy Training.
Inner Work
A practical, reflective approach to inner work, with a serious but readable tone.
Come here for
- self-exploration and therapy
- accessible, layered guidance
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- clear, straightforward framing
- room for depth without feeling dense
Where it sits
| Spiritually Integrated Therapy | 66% |
|---|---|
| Jung & Jungian Psychology | 52% |
| Spiritual Healing | 31% |
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Publisher categories
- Humanistic Approaches
- Jung & Jungian Psychology
- Spiritually Integrated Therapy
- Authors
- Stanislav Grof, Christina Grof
- Publisher
- State University of New York Press
- Published
- September 1, 2023
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Humanistic Approaches