The Power of Breath: Grof® Breathwork in Berkeley, CA

Grof® Breathwork is the brand of holotropic breathwork currently offered by the Grof Legacy communities authorized by Stan and Brigitte Grof. Developed by Stan and Christina Grof at the Esalen Institute in 1974, holotropic breathwork is an experiential method of self-exploration and healing designed to induce deep holotropic states of consciousness through a combination of very simple means - accelerated breathing, evocative music, and focused bodywork that helps to release residual bioenergetic and emotional blocks.

By activating the unconscious and mobilizing blocked energies, Grof® Breathwork invites access to all levels of human experience including unfinished issues from our post-natal biography, traumatic physical or emotional events, perinatal memories, death and rebirth sequences, and a variety of transpersonal experiences that can reach mythological, archetypal, and universal realms. 

While Grof® Breathwork is an internal process led by the breather’s own intrinsic healing intelligence, trained facilitators may offer a range of supportive interventions with the agreement of the breather.

What to Expect

In this workshop, participants will:

• Become familiar with the background of Grof Breathwork through asynchronous video and written materials

• Join an orientation to provide comprehensive preparation for the workshop

• Participate in two Grof® breathwork sessions (one as ‘breather’ and one as ‘sitter’)

• Engage in integration practices to process and embody the workshop experience

• Have an opportunity to check-in post-workshop on a live Zoom call, approximately one week after the workshop

• Receive a catered group dinner the day of the workshop

Hosted By

Rebekah Wheeler

Tamara Wolfson

Natasha Bell

Facilitation Team

Marianne Murray

Loriel Starr

Schedule

Friday, Sept. 12

6:00-8:00pm: Orientation (via Zoom)

Saturday, Sept. 13

8:30am: Arrival, registration

9:00am: Grof Breathwork introduction

10:30am: Breathwork #1 and mandala making

1:30pm: Lunch (please bring a sack lunch)

2:30pm: Breathwork #2 and mandala making

6:00pm: Dinner (provided)

7:00pm: Small sharing circles and integration

8:00-8:30pm: Closing circle

Sunday, Sept. 14

10:00am-12:00pm: Closing circle, integration (via Zoom)

*Additional integration Zoom will be schedule approximately one week post-workshop

Contraindications

Grof® Breathwork is a transformative experience designed to facilitate deep self-exploration and healing. Due to the intense physical and emotional nature of the practice, certain health conditions may pose risks during breathwork sessions. To ensure the safety and well-being of all participants, please review our health considerations before registering for a workshop. You may also view our health questionnaire prior to registration.

We strive to create a welcome and inclusive community that engenders a sense of belonging, respect, openness, and safety in order to facilitate a personally meaningful process for each participant.  Our intent is to support all participants in their work of self-exploration and discovery. Thus, limited sliding scale opportunities are available. Please inquire directly with Gianna at gianna@grof-legacy-training-usa.com.