Network

All Holotropic Breathwork™ Facilitators presented here are GTT certified and facilitate Holotropic Breathwork™ Workshops according to GTT standards.

Stan Grof, M.D., Ph.D. is a psychiatrist with more than fifty years experience researching the healing and transformative potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness extending the Western cartography of the psyche beyond biographical experiences to the perinatal and transpersonal realms. Founder and past President of the International Transpersonal Association (ITA) he together with Abraham Maslow and others formulated the basic principles of transpersonal psychology, a discipline that explores the full spectrum of human experience and attempts to integrate spirituality and new paradigm science.

Stan and his wife Christina Grof developed Holotropic Breathwork™ – a powerful tool for accessing those healing potentials of non-ordinary states of consciousness. Following this development Grof Transpersonal Training™ (GTT), an extensive training program for Holotropic Breathwork™ facilitators was created and is active worldwide (www.holotropic.com).

The principles of Holotropic Breathwork™ can be found here.

If you are a certified facilitator and interested in joining the network click here and submit the form.

Teacher and Facilitator

Marc B.Aixalà

Spain, Switzerland

Telecommunication Engineer and Psychologist. Post degree studies in Integrative Psychotherapy and Strategic Therapy.

Trained in the th...

Marc B.Aixalà Telecommunication Engineer and Psychologist. Post degree studies in Integrative Psychotherapy and Strategic Therapy. Trained in the therapeutic use of Non Ordinary States of Consciousness. Trained in MDMA assisted-psychotherapy for PTSD by MAPS. Has been a Team Leader and Trainer in emergency psychological assistance teams at Boom Festival (Kosmicare 2010-2016). Collaborates with ICEERS by offering integration psychotherapy session for people in challenging situations after experiences in non ordinary states of consciousness. Has facilitated workshops in Barcelona, Switzerland, Romania, Israel and Slovenia. Works as a psychologist in Barcelona and is doing research into the therapeutic applications of Holotropic Breathwork. Practices yoga and aikido yoshinkan. Member of Grof Transpersonal Training Staff.

Facilitator

Niels Bagge

About

Niels Bagge is a GTT certified Holotropic Breathwork faciliator certified in 1997 and has been offering Holotropic Breathwork worksho...

Niels Bagge www.nielsbagge.dk About Niels Bagge is a GTT certified Holotropic Breathwork faciliator certified in 1997 and has been offering Holotropic Breathwork workshops and sessions regularly since then. He is founding member of the Danish Association for Holotropic Breathwork (www.holotropi.dk) with whom the regularly meet for continued personal and transpersonal development and professional exchange with other HB facilitators. Born 1964 and studied psychology at University of Copenhagen. Master in psychology (1994), authorized psychologist by the Danish State, specialist and supervisor in psychotherapy from the Danish Psychological Association. Multiple psychotherapy trainings focusing on person-centered and experiential psychotherapies especially Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). As head of Institute for Emotions-Focused Therapy Denmark (www.ieft.dk) and an ISEFT approved EFT trainer, supervisor and facilitator, he arrange trainings in EFT. Niels Bagge is founder and chair of Danish Society for Person-Centered & Experiential Psychotherapy (www.dspop.dk). After experiencing Stanislav Grof and Jack Kornfield at Insight and Opening in 1998, he later trained as Mindfulness Teacher with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach at the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (2021). Training in Greenlandic Drum Song (2019) and Rhythm2Recovery (2019). Regular participants in drum circles through the years. He lives in Hvidovre, Denmark with his wife. www.nielsbagge.dk

Facilitator

Tom Baksa

Croatia

Tom, born 1980 in Croatia, is a certified GTT facilitator.

He studied IT and business - the field in which he actively works today (as a co...

Tom Baksa Tom, born 1980 in Croatia, is a certified GTT facilitator. He studied IT and business - the field in which he actively works today (as a consultant and owner of small private business). His deeper interests and passions reside in the realm of dedicated inner work/growth, psychology, exploration of various healing modalities (therapeutical/spiritual), yoga and shamanism. He enjoys playing music and spending time in nature. Experiential dive into the field of transpersonal psychology began from his first Holotropic Breathwork session in 2010, where some pieces of “the puzzle” just clicked together – but many more appeared (bringing more color and substance to inner world). Always learning as a passionate seeker - he explores paths of various healing practices, where his experiences in extended states of consciousness together with providing/receiving support, continuously aid in his personal/professional transformation and integration. He became a certified Holotropic Breathwork practitioner in 2016 and has been regularly co-facilitating workshops and GTT modules in Europe during his training years and after - supporting others on their inner journeys towards wholeness. Currently, he lives in Croatia with his partner and son - and is in training (European psychotherapy training institute - EAPTI) of becoming a gestalt psychotherapist.

Facilitator and Organiser

Mark Baugh

Born in 1965 my last corporate role was as a Learning and Development Consultant with a high street bank.

After working my way thr...

Mark Baugh Born in 1965 my last corporate role was as a Learning and Development Consultant with a high street bank. After working my way through a personal crisis in 2001, I entered into a deep process of healing with talking therapy, which lasted for three and a half years, during which time a space for spiritual awareness kicked in. I started asking the questions; Why am I here? Who am I? What is my purpose? What happens when I die? I embarked on a quest to know myself further. I retrained in remedial and manipulative massage, as a couple counsellor with Relate, and also as a Reiki & EFT practitioner. I also trained in Tantra, NVC (Non-violent Communication) and have experienced living in community. I have a dedicated daily meditation practice called Heartfulness which I have been enjoying since 2010. I started adventuring Holotropic states in 2009 with Grof Transpersonal Training (GTT) and from that first experience I was hooked. It was the start of an amazing journey of deeply knowing myself with like-minded others in a very safe space. Early on I decided I would embark on the Grof training programme and I am honoured to have been trained by Stan Grof and Tav Sparks and other facilitators that make up the teaching team. I now manage Trossachs Tryst, a retreat centre in the heart of Scotland, where I offer Holotropic Breathwork through “Caledonian Holotropic”. I am a member of the European Holotropic Breathwork Association and an Associate member of The Institute of Psychedelic Therapy. I look forward to being of service. Deep peace to you Mark _/\_

Facilitator and Organiser

Karin Bergmann

Germany

Karin got in contact with holotropic breathwork in 2012 and was immediatly interested in the training. She finished her training in 2015 and has...

Karin Bergmann Karin got in contact with holotropic breathwork in 2012 and was immediatly interested in the training. She finished her training in 2015 and has been offering holotropic breathwork workshops since then. The holotropic breathwork has moved her life forward in a direction that has brought more inner peace and authenticity. She left a career in architecture to become a fulltime workshop leader. Through prolonged travels in Peru she got initiations through and with Quero and Shibibo shamans. As an addition to holotropic breathwork she offers shamanic journeying and shamanic drum building.

Facilitator and Organiser

Marijan J. Bernardić

Germany
Studied psychology and educational sciences, psychotherapy (HPP). Educated in Systemic Human Resources and Organizational Development, G...

Marijan J. Bernardić Germany Studied psychology and educational sciences, psychotherapy (HPP). Educated in Systemic Human Resources and Organizational Development, Group Dynamic, Supervision. Many years of experience in psychosocial and university institutions, a psychiatric clinic and in the field of human resources and organizational development in and for companies and various organizations. Further professional certifications in the following areas: body, breath, trauma, family, group and psychotherapeutic approaches of humanistic, deep psychological, hypno systemic, transpersonal and deep ecological orientation as well as in methods of deep relaxation and Holotropic Breathwork (GTT). Meditation in the style of Zen. Exploratory research and creative work in different cultures in the fields of acting, drama, theatre, rituals, movement, healing, altered states and circle work. Seminar and workshop facilitation, lecturing, supervision and work in own practice with individuals, couples, families and groups as well as with leaders and teams in the context of different organizations. Staff member at FINDER and the MIND Foundation in the department of psychotherapy focusing on breathwork. Interested in the use, exploration, integration and further development of altered and non-ordinary states of consciousness in the context of transformational change processes, psychotherapy, deep ecology, self-healing and creativity for individuals and groups. Member of the C.G. Jung Society and the German Society for System Constellation. Languages: German, English, Croatian. If you have any questions, <a href="mailto:info@mind-movements.eu">contact me</a>.

Teacher and Facilitator

Sitara Blasco

Spain

Sitara Blasco is a psychologist from Valencia University, Spain, with master studies in Gestalt Psychotherapy and Integrative Psychology. She has d...

Sitara Blasco Sitara Blasco is a psychologist from Valencia University, Spain, with master studies in Gestalt Psychotherapy and Integrative Psychology. She has done the Claudio Naranjo SAT program (Enneagram). Her background also includes shamanism, meditation, body-oriented techniques, acting, and therapeutic clown. She began her training in Holotropic Breathwork in 1998 and was certified in 2002. Since then she has been part of Grof Transpersonal Training teaching staff and has facilitated in workshops and trainings in Mexico, Ireland, France, Ukraine, Turkey, Croatia, Austria, Poland, and Spain. Since 2003 she co-organized (with Juanjo Segura) the Spanish GTT program. She works as a psychologist in Alicante. She is particularly interested in teaching facilitating and sitting in expanded states of consciousness under the Holotropic Paradigm.

Facilitator and Organiser

Daniela Bonelli Bassano

Italy

Daniela Bonelli Bassano,

Jungian-oriented psychoanalyst,

GdS therapist,

LAI member

Daniela Bonelli Bassano Daniela Bonelli Bassano, Jungian-oriented psychoanalyst,  GdS therapist,  LAI member

Facilitator and Organiser

Rachel Bongartz

Germany, Belgium

Rachel, born (1981) and raised in Belgium, e...

Rachel Bongartz Rachel, born (1981) and raised in Belgium, experienced Holotropic Breathwork for the first time in 2005 and from then on it has become an important part of her life. She studied Clinical Psychology and later obtained a second Master in Transpersonal Psychology and Consciousness Studies. In August 2016, she accomplished the Grof Transpersonal Training and became a facilitator in Holotropic Breathwork. She lives in Berlin and Belgium. Self-awareness and spiritual growth is very important to her. She is a passionate 5 Rhythms dancer and she has experienced that expanded holotropic states of consciousness carry the potential for healing and self-fulfilment.

Close to be certified

Monica Bortoluzzi

Italy

Monica Bortoluzzi

Teacher

Cáit Branigan

Cáit Branigan is a Druid and an Ordained Priestess Hierophant of the Western Mystery Tradition, a Healer working within the traditions of Ireland....

Cáit Branigan Cáit Branigan is a Druid and an Ordained Priestess Hierophant of the Western Mystery Tradition, a Healer working within the traditions of Ireland. She works with individuals for healing at her centre in Co. Wexford. She also works with and teaches groups in Ireland aid internationally. An essential part of her work is in the area of Women’s Mysteries in which she has conducted workshops and ceremonies around the country. She also facilitates sweat lodges within the Irish Tradition and performs Rites of Passage within the community. She is a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids and a member of the Fellowship of Isis.

Teacher and Facilitator

Sonja Busch

Austria

Sonja is GTT Director Austria and Founder of the European Association for Holotropic Breathwork. She works in private practice as Bowen Body T...

Sonja Busch https://www.sonja-busch.com Sonja is GTT Director Austria and Founder of the European Association for Holotropic Breathwork. She works in private practice as Bowen Body Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. Specialised in trauma healing she has a broad background in working in the areas of gender based violence, trafficking in persons, sexual abuse, unaccompanied minor refugees, street children etc. in Austria and abroad, especially in (post-) conflict countries. Her educational background is in Bowen Body Therapy, master studies in clinical supervision, coaching and organisational development as well as a master degree in political science and sociology. She regularly lectures at universities and universities of applied science in Austria and abroad and also facilitates conferences and workshops. Sonja regularly organises HB workshops in Austria and has been facilitating in Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Currently, she is exploring as certified SoulCollage® Facilitator the potentials of this beautiful technique to support people in integrating experiences in extraordinary states of consciousness.

Teacher and Facilitator

Christine Calvert

I am a licensed chemical dependency counselor and certified in Holotropic Breathwork by Grof Transpersonal Training (www.holotropic.com). I am also...

Christine Calvert I am a licensed chemical dependency counselor and certified in Holotropic Breathwork by Grof Transpersonal Training (www.holotropic.com). I am also training in both Somatic Experiencing and Shamanic healing. My passion for the healing arts comes deeply from my own spiritual and emotional healing journey. I truly believe in the innate wisdom within each of us and my greatest desire is to support seekers toward a relationship with their own inner-teacher. Through study and training with some of the pioneers in Transpersonal Psychology and consciousness, I began to apply these experiences toward working with those in recovery. It is both my personal and professional goal to continue to create space to introduce integrative methods and a more expanded perspective toward recovery and mental health in order to find true freedom from addiction, trauma, and self-sabotaging and defeating patterns in our lives. My experience with many of the world’s spiritual traditions, mindfulness practices, consciousness exploration, the 12-steps, and somatic experiencing inform my perspective and approach to working with others. My vision for Tribe is to provide a conscious, safe and effective space for men to explore mind, body, and spirit and re-connect with their essence toward true healing and change.

Facilitator

Dolors Anna Carrión

Spain

Dolors Anna Carrión

Founder of Psyqueholografic®
School of Alchemic Evolution

Transpersonal psychotherapist with more than 30 ye...

Dolors Anna Carrión Dolors Anna Carrión Founder of Psyqueholografic® School of Alchemic Evolution Transpersonal psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience, dedicated to opening ways of conciousness, finding new paths for healing, personal and spiritual development. Accompanying her clients and pupils in the opening of their conciousness through transpersonal psycology, psycological astrology, kabalistic, karmic and tantric numerology, evolutiv tarot, concious regressive therapy, holotropic breathwork, bioenergetics, alchemic chamanism and kabalistic alchemism, among others. Dolors Anna offers us in her courses all her experience, supporting and respecting every member of the group in their individual process of healing and transformation.

Facilitator and Organiser

Rachela Dobrzańska

Rachela studied Psychology and finished Grof Transpersonal Training. She is passionate about working with expanded states of consciousness bot...

Rachela Dobrzańska www.holotropicpoland.pl Rachela studied Psychology and finished Grof Transpersonal Training. She is passionate about working with expanded states of consciousness both as a part of her own growth and supporting others. She is working  mainly with groups organising and facilitating Holotropic Breathwork workshops, her individual work with people is focused on integration. She finds holding space and supporting others in their processes of change to be her path and way for  fulfilling  her purpose.

Facilitator and Organiser

Martin Duris

Slowakia

Martin Duris is a movement/dance therapist, cranio-sacral therapist and somatic coach. He graduated in 2010 with a Health & Physical Activity Found...

Martin Duris Martin Duris is a movement/dance therapist, cranio-sacral therapist and somatic coach. He graduated in 2010 with a Health & Physical Activity Foundation Degree (FdA) from the Bolton University in the UK. This program utilizes the health promoting principles of sport, fitness, physical activity, nutrition and psychology - to prevent and alleviate a number of conditions. As well as these scientific elements, the course also included aspects of sports and health policy, coaching and health promotion strategy. Martin finished the Svastha Yoga Therapy Programme - advanced teacher training in 2014 and continues studying with Dr. Ganesh Mohan and Dr. Günter Niessen. The highlight of Svastha yoga's approach is clarity and holistic approach. Combining traditional yoga with a wide spectrum of modern medicine. He continues to share his knowledge with other people, runs a private somatic couching and therapy, and is conducting different courses, workshops and seminars - focusing on the combination of yoga, martial arts, dance, cranio-sacral therapy and health promotion. Currently, he is finalizing Grof Transpersonal Training to become a certified facilitator.

Teacher and Facilitator

Jean Farrell

Ireland

GTT facilitator and trainer
Born in England, Jean has lived in Ireland for thirty years with her husband and the children and young people they...

Jean Farrell http://holotropicbreathworkireland.com GTT facilitator and trainer Born in England, Jean has lived in Ireland for thirty years with her husband and the children and young people they have fostered. In England she worked as a senior lecturer in Youth and Community Work, teaching Counseling Skills and Group Work at Manchester Metropolitan University. In Ireland she works as a psychotherapist and offers supervision to therapists in various agencies working with trauma. She also teaches Counseling and Therapeutic Skills for the National University of Ireland. Supporting people in healing the effects of trauma for over 30 years she is passionate about Grof Holotropic Breathwork and certified as a facilitator in 1996. Since then she offers residential workshops every month in a small centre at her home. She has been working with Grof Training and in workshops all over Europe.

Facilitator and Organiser

Claire Felix

Swiss

Born in Geneva in 1974, Claire studied film, photography and painting at Art School. After several years of practice in these fields as a producer...

Claire Felix Born in Geneva in 1974, Claire studied film, photography and painting at Art School. After several years of practice in these fields as a producer for artists, she made a decisive personal shift by training in the direct path of Tibetan tantra, specializing in the deep energetic understanding of couples, from conception to birth. After the birth of her son, she worked for several years as a doula and practiced ACP-Focusing, a body-psychotherapy approach based on empathic listening combined to bodily sensations exploration. Her discovery of non-ordinary states of consciousness through shamanic perspectives (sacred plants, drumming, rituals, women's path in relation to their cycle) opened up a vast and inspiring field of experimentation that continues to grow day by day. Holotropic Breathing came to consecrate her passion for healing processes, transitions and transformations. She has a particular fondness for the wilderness and free contact with animal life. Particularly passionate about horses, she practices animal communication and an ethological approach to horse riding, including the basics of equine therapy in a natural environment, as a tool for integrating all types of transpersonal therapy. She has been practicing holotropic breathwork since 2018, facilitating holotropic breathwork workshops and GTT modules in Switzerland and Austria. Certified by the GTT in early 2023, she is currently organizing workshops near Geneva (Switzerland) and in France.

Facilitator

Clodagh Friel

Ireland/Portugal

Clodagh is a fully Certified Grof facilitator, and also certified in Psychological / Archetypal astrology . She is current...

Clodagh Friel Ireland/Portugal Clodagh is a fully Certified Grof facilitator, and also certified in Psychological / Archetypal astrology . She is currently studying Naturopathy and Preventative medicine.  Clodagh is an advocate for Holotropic Breathwork as a gateway to explore expanded states of consciousness and accessing the innate wisdom within each of us. She believes that the embodiment of consciousness can lead to spiritual and emotional healing and can support each of us to live a more authentic, wholesome and joyful life.

Facilitator

KONSTANTINOS FYTOPOULOS

Greece

Dr Konstantinos Fytopoulos
Psychiatrist - Holistic homeopathic medical doctor - Psychotherapist

Konstantinos Fytopoulos was born in 19...

KONSTANTINOS FYTOPOULOS holistictherapy.gr Dr Konstantinos Fytopoulos Psychiatrist - Holistic homeopathic medical doctor - Psychotherapist Konstantinos Fytopoulos was born in 1964 in Katerini, having lived part of his childhood in Munich, Germany. He returned to Greece in 1977 and graduated from the University of Thessaloniki Medical School in 1990. Within the context of his specialization in Psychiatry, he has worked at the Papanikolaou Hospital University Neurological Clinic, the Neurological Clinic of the 2nd IKA hospital, the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, the AHEPA Hospital University Psychiatric Clinic and the Mental Health Centre of Sykies. As part of his rural service practice, he worked at the rural centres of Sfendami and Makrygialos in Pieria and the Astypalea island, Health Centre in the Dodecanese. He graduated from the Hellenic Homeopathic Medical Society (H.H.M.S.) Homeopathic School in 1989, broadening his studies with the training program of G. Vythoulkas, as well as with frequent trips to Mumbai and Berlin. He has taught at the School of Homeopathy H.H.M.S. in Thessaloniki since 1993, as of 2007, presenting the course, "Homeopathy, Psychotherapy and expansion of consciousness" at the University of the Aegean, within the context of postgraduate work in Homeopathy. He is trained in Jungian Depth Psychoanalysis, Cognitive analytic psychotherapy and experiential group psychotherapy. Since 1998, he has studied and participated in "Responsibility-centric Experiential Psychotherapy". He has studied the self-awareness and therapeutic use of Theatre  in Toronto and Berlin. He has presented and published numerous articles and works in journals and at medical conferences. He is involved with Stanislav Grof's "Transpersonal Psychology" community and practiice "Holotropic Breathwork"  since 2011, and is a certified coach of HeartMath institute. He practices and is involved with Yoga and methods of inner growth and expansion of consciousness since 1987. He works as a Homeopath, Psychotherapist and Psychiatrist, as of 2002 organizing and coordinating self-awareness experiential workshops in the Olympos mountain and throughout Greece. His vision is the synthesis of methods of Eastern and Ancient esoteric traditions for expansion of consciousness, with the scientific, Western psychotherapeutic methodology.

Facilitator

Laura Girelli

Italy

After taking a bachelor’s degree in Literature with a specialization in Linguistics and Semiotics, Laura attended the School of Specialization in A...

Laura Girelli After taking a bachelor’s degree in Literature with a specialization in Linguistics and Semiotics, Laura attended the School of Specialization in Analytical Psychology, followed by the School of Post-Specialization in Couple’s Psychoanalysis. A psychotherapist with Jungian and relational training, she is a member of the Società Italiana Psicoanalisi della Relazione (SIPRe, the ‘Italian Society of Relationship Psychoanalysis’). A long-time consultant on strategy, marketing, and organization issues, she founded and directed Ricerche Valdani Vicari from 1999 to 2009. Currently, she combines her clinical activities with her work as a senior consultant for Wise Growth, which she carries out on an exclusive basis, specializing in matters to do with leadership, Diversity Management and interculturality. She is a qualified Intercultural Awareness Profiler (IAP) accredited by Trompenaars Hampden – Turner (THT). She is the author of numerous articles and books, including Genitori al lavoro, L’arte di integrare, figli, lavoro, vita (‘Working parents: The art of combining children, work and life’) Guerini Next, 2016.

Facilitator

Sarka Hanzlikova

Prag

Czech Pepublic

Sarka Hanzlikova

Facilitator and Organiser

Holly Harman

Holly has a first degree in Psychology and is a Registered Mental Health Nurse. She worked in clinical and senior leadership roles in acute mental...

Holly Harman Holly has a first degree in Psychology and is a Registered Mental Health Nurse. She worked in clinical and senior leadership roles in acute mental health settings in the National Health Service for 20 years and now work as an independent consultant in both the public and private sectors. Holly certified as a Holotropic Breathwork facilitator in 2011 and since that time has been offering workshops in the UK through HolotropicUK. Since 2011 she has also been  travelling far and wide to support the growth of Holotropic Breathwork around the world. Holly is an Associate Director for Grof Transpersonal Training working both clinically and administrtively. She is passionate about supporting the growth and availability of  Holotropic Breathwork and  about the possibilities and hope that Holotropic Breathwork offers as a spiritual practice.

Facilitator and Organiser

Neil Peter Harris

Hampshire

I started out my professional life in a very traditional way, training in medicine, and then specialising in mental health. I worked with children...

Neil Peter Harris www.holotropicuk.co.uk I started out my professional life in a very traditional way, training in medicine, and then specialising in mental health. I worked with children and families as a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist for 30 years. Alongside that, and over the same period of time, I have practiced as a psychotherapist, with Gestalt psychotherapy being my core model. I have been involved in holotropic breathwork since 2016, and have trained in the UK, the USA and in Europe. Together with Sally Hayward-Young I now want to make holotropic breathwork available in the UK, and we are offering workshops in the New Forest, in the south of England. +44 7495581818 <a href="mailto:neil@holotropicuk.co.uk" rel="noreferrer nofollow noopener" target="_blank">neil@holotropicuk.co.uk</a> www.holotropicuk.co.uk

Facilitator and Organiser

Sally Jane Hayward Young

Hampshire

I started my professional life in film & television production. Over the years I felt drawn to working with people in a different way. As a result...

Sally Jane Hayward Young www.holotropicuk.co.uk I started my professional life in film & television production. Over the years I felt drawn to working with people in a different way. As a result I started working in a Psychiatric Hospital and trained as a psychotherapist. In about 2016, in need of some CPD hours, Neil & I were drawn to a conference day in London. Here we met Dr Tim Read whose presentation explained Holotropic Breathwork. We went on to try it. We loved it. We found it life changing. We became passionate about it and started the training. Since then we have taken on HolotropicUK from Holly & Deb, the founders, since following their decision to stepback. We are excited to be able to continue providing Holotropic Breathwork in the UK, from our home in the New Forest. We hope that you will come and continue your journey, or start it, with us. +44 7495581818 www.holotropicuk.co.uk

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Tina Helen

Norway

My name is Tina Helen and I am a qualified nurse. For several years I worked with seriously ill people. Later, I was employed for several years in...

Tina Helen My name is Tina Helen and I am a qualified nurse. For several years I worked with seriously ill people. Later, I was employed for several years in the insurance industry. In the meantime, I have taken relevant courses, as well as the first year unit in psychology. I am currently employed at the Special Hospital for Epilepsy in Bærum. In 2010 I took my first course in Reiki. Courses two and three followed quickly. When I chose to learn reiki, my life took a rapid turn. This magical energy helped me to see myself and my surroundings from a different perspective. I use Reiki daily to balance and harmonize my own energy. In 2012 I traveled to Ireland where I have been trained in Shamanism. Shamanism in itself has given me great new insights and powerful experiences, while the joy of getting to know people in this environment has been infinitely enriching. It is about sharing with others, enjoying life and its various dimensions and at the same time being aware that we all have our own unique and universal answers within ourselves. Respect and humility towards the individual, nature and the universe are the key words within shamanism. I am an Advanced Shamanic Practitioner, Shamanic Counselor and Transpersonal Therapist from the Irish Center for Shamanic and Transpersonal Studies. In the spring of 2014, I started training as a facilitator within Holotropic Breathwork in Spain. Holotropic Breathwork is a method used for inner travel using deep and rapid breathing, powerful trance music and healing work on the body. The education takes several years and requires me to work with myself on a deep level. The ideology behind it is that we humans can hardly help others if we have not looked at and dealt with our own blockages and challenges. I was fully certified in the summer of 2018. I have facilitated during Holotropic Breathwork Workshops in Ireland and Spain, as well as arranged and facilitated in Norway. I have studied coaching and guidance at Folkeuniversitetet and coach and guide individuals and groups. Nature and animal protection occupy my attention and I have confidence that deep inner work will contribute to increased awareness among us humans and that this will in the long run benefit our beautiful Mother Earth.

Facilitator and Organiser

Lucie Heralová

Czech Republic

Lucie studied psychology and finished her studies with master degree at university in Prague. Now she works as a psychologist supporting peopl...

Lucie Heralová Lucie studied psychology and finished her studies with master degree at university in Prague. Now she works as a psychologist supporting people in healing and self-explore. She got into contact with holotropic breathwork in 2012 through her studies and since then holotropic breathwork became an important part of her life. She believes that through expanded states of consiousness we are able to grow and heal. She finished Grof Transpersonal Training and is very passionate about supporting others on their journeys. She lives with her husband in the Czech Republic. Holotropic breathwork have brought more openness and authenticity into her life.

Facilitator

Jasmina Hrapovic

Spain

Jasmina, was born and raised in Munich (Germany). She is currently living in Spain working for an international organization.
Before starting he...

Jasmina Hrapovic Jasmina, was born and raised in Munich (Germany). She is currently living in Spain working for an international organization. Before starting her Grof Transpersonal Training, she practised Yoga, Mindfulness, Bioenergy and Autogenic Training. In 2010, she discovered Holotropic Breathwork and Transpersonal Psychology which has since nurtured her passion for inner growth. In 2016, Jasmina completed the Grof Transpersonal Training and she regularly takes part in Holotropic Breathwork workshops. Because of her international spirit and open heart for cultures, she loves to accompany people from all over the world on their inner and outer journey and to be of service in the world. Jasmina speaks German, English, Spanish, Croatian and French.

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Peter Köllerer

Austria

For more than 20 years Peter’s passion has been exploring consciousness and the nature of reality or Self. He became a coach and mental trainer in...

Peter Köllerer For more than 20 years Peter’s passion has been exploring consciousness and the nature of reality or Self. He became a coach and mental trainer in the late ‘90s and discovered non-ordinary states of consciousness at the Monroe Institute in Virginia, where for about 10 years he explored subjects such as guidance, soul retrieval, manifestation, releasing beliefs, remote viewing and first and foremost investigating our essential nature. Peter sees mindfulness as a life motto and has practised Vipassana and other forms of meditation and spiritual approaches for many years. His teachers include Kurt Tepperwein, Eckhart Tolle, Peter Russell, Adyashanti, Jack Kornfield, Rupert Spira and of course Stanislav Grof. In 2013 Peter became a certified Holotropic Breathwork practitioner and has been facilitating workshops and modules in various countries ever since.Peter studied Law in Linz, San Diego and Oxford. He is a recording artist and music producer and also works an office job, taking care of properties and investments.

Facilitator and Organiser

Eleni Kroupi

Spain

Eleni (PhD) is a certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator (by GTT - Grof Transpersona...

Eleni Kroupi Eleni (PhD) is a certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator (by GTT - Grof Transpersonal Training) and has facilitated workshops in Switzerland, Spain, Poland and Germany. She is also a certified Trance Dance facilitator organising and facilitating workshops in Barcelona and in Switzerland. She is an engineer and received her PhD on emotion recognition from brain and peripheral physiological signals in 2014. Since then she has worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the department of Psychology in Fribourg Switzerland, and she is currently working as a neuroscience research engineer, project manager and data scientist. She is currently involved in a EU project "Luminous" on measuring and altering consciousness. Her passion is consciousness and the human potential of it, accompanying people so that they find their own path in life discovering the huge healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness. She speaks greek, english, french, and spanish.

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Sophie Kurzmann

Vienna

Austria

Sophie’s professional development took some turns from working in chemistry to conservation-restoration of leather o...

Sophie Kurzmann <a name="firstHeading"></a> Sophie’s professional development took some turns from working in chemistry to conservation-restoration of leather objects till she finally arrived int the psycho-social sector where she feels most at home now. Currently she is training in Bowen Body Therapy and Counseling, starting to work in private practice. Her field of expertise also encompasses SoulCollage® as well as Bach flower remedies. With Holotropic Breathwork® she found her calling in 2015, since then this path brought her tremendous healing and growth over the years since then. She is passionate about the safe container, the concept of the inner healing wisdom and the amount of support one can experience in this field. Her training brought her to Spain, Russia, Slovenia, Hungary and Austria. Otherwise, she enjoys time in nature and with fellow holotropic travelers, constant learning and everything which enriches the soul, body an spirit.

Facilitator and Organiser

Tomek Kwiecinski

Poland

Tomek started his work with Holotropic Breathwork in 2010 and become certified in 2015. He is founder of Holotropic Poland, very passionate about c...

Tomek Kwiecinski Tomek started his work with Holotropic Breathwork in 2010 and become certified in 2015. He is founder of Holotropic Poland, very passionate about combining Holotropic Breathwork with traditional deep psychology tools and life coaching. Also involved in traditional shamanic ceremonies and supporting artists on their way. He leaded, facilitated and was apprentice on workshops in Ireland, England, Slovenia, Spain, Czech, Sweden, USA, Greece, Ukraine, Russia, Finland, Columbia, Austria, Norway and Netherlands. In four- year School of Behavioural Psychotherapy. Finished course "Ketamine and Trauma Treatment". Co-works with Ketamine Clinic in Warsaw, facilitating and integrating sessions for people with depression and PTSD. From 2019 he is a member of Grot Transpersonal Training Staff. He finished training in Transgenerational Therapy School of Anne Schutzenberger. Also he is a consultant of Polish Psychedelic Society, leads lectures and conduct individual sessions of psychedelic integration. Organising GTT modules in Poland. As a participant, he spend about 300 days in several workshops - holotropic, coaching, massage therapy, shamanic, tantric, interpersonal trainings, relationships and business. Privately partner and father of 2 children, loves meditation, nature, art and sports.

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Thomas Liska

Austria, Poland, Hungary, Croatia, Slowakia, Czech Republic

Thomas Liska is GTT Director Austria and together with Sonja Busch founder of the Holotropic Association of Europe with extensive experience w...

Thomas Liska Thomas Liska is GTT Director Austria and together with Sonja Busch founder of the Holotropic Association of Europe with extensive experience working in Ukraine, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Spain, USA, UK, Turkey, Israel, Czech Republic, Poland and organising workshops in Austria. Born in Vienna in 1965 he went through a technical education before shifting his interest towards (transpersonal) psychology and psychotherapy. He is trained in several psycho-therapeutical schools and approaches such as systemic family therapy, psychosynthesis and sex therapy and Psychodynamic Imaginative Trauma Therapy (PITT).  He also holds an academic degrees in Counseling, Coaching and Supervision. Certified SoulCollage® Facilitator.  +43 699 171 87 915 ThomasLiska@protonmail.com

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Anna Luik

Finland

I graduated from the UT Faculty of Medicine with a degree in medicine in 1995 and a residency in family medicine in 2007. I worked at the Family Me...

Anna Luik I graduated from the UT Faculty of Medicine with a degree in medicine in 1995 and a residency in family medicine in 2007. I worked at the Family Medicine Center SInu Arst in 2001-2018, first as a general practitioner, later as a family doctor. Since 2010, I have worked as a general practitioner in various health centers in Finland and still work. In 2018, I gave up my list of family doctors at my own request. I felt that a contract with the Health Insurance Fund was no longer my path. Also, medicines are no longer my first choice for various health problems. Over the years, I have become convinced that no matter how physical a person's problem is, the cause must still be sought at the level of soul and spirit. This understanding has finally led me to holotropic breathing. For me, it was love at first sight. A method that is simple in nature, but at the same time offers infinite depth. I want to share this experience with everyone who wants to work with themselves. You're expected! I completed GTT (Grof Transpersonal Training) training in 2018 as a certified holotropic breathing practitioner.  Anna Luik +372 517 8657

Facilitator and Organiser

Inka Machackova

Czech Republic

GTT certified facilitator of holotropic breathwork, female groups facilitator and environmental expert.

Inka was born in 1972, grew in...

Inka Machackova GTT certified facilitator of holotropic breathwork, female groups facilitator and environmental expert. Inka was born in 1972, grew in Czechoslovakia. Now  lives in a town in the Norhtern Bohemia, where if it is not raining, it is snowing or uphill. Became an environmental scientists specialized in groundwater contamination surveys and clean-up, living in a long-lerm partnership with her life partner, mother of three. Knowing about holotropic breathwork since  early nineties as a part of natural philosophy studies, took her first holotropic breathing event in 2008. It brought profound spiritual and healing experience and led so far to many years on the path of personal growth and work with enhanced states of consciousness, reached through holotropic breathwork and other psychospiritual approaches. She is fond of using these healing and self-explorative modalities both for herself and others.

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Miriam Mader

Germany

Miriam, 31 years old, was born and raised in Munich, Germany. There she studied psychology at the university of Munich and holds a master degree in...

Miriam Mader Miriam, 31 years old, was born and raised in Munich, Germany. There she studied psychology at the university of Munich and holds a master degree in clinical psychology and psychotherapy. Currently she is working as a psychodynamic therapist at the Heiligenfeld Klinik Germany. She got into contact with holotropic breathwork in 2014 through her work as psychologist and accomplished the Grof Transpersonal Training in 2018. In the last years she participated at Holotropic Breathwork Workshops and Modules in Spain, Austria, Slovakia, Italy and Germany: both as participant and supporting staff. She also is a practitioner and teacher of Vinyasa & Kundalini Yoga.

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Frederico Marques

Portugal

Frederico was born in Portugal and holds a PhD in Science. While following a technical career path in research for more than 13 years, he continued...

Frederico Marques https://www.holotropicaportugal.com/en Frederico was born in Portugal and holds a PhD in Science. While following a technical career path in research for more than 13 years, he continued to pursue his interest in the arts. He is an independent film director and producer. In 2011 he began his training as a Holotropic Breathwork facilitator. He has also concluded Claudio Naranjo SAT Program (Integrative Psychotherapy and Enneagram) and received training in Gestalt Therapy. He is a regular practitioner of Yoga and Meditation.

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Claire Mathews

Ireland

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Claire Mathews Claire lives with her four sons in Shanbolard. She is a certified GTT Holotropic Practitioner, who has co-facilitated at workshops & GTT training modules in Slovenia, Spain & Ireland. She is an NLP Mind Coach certified by the Irish Institute of NLP. She is also a Shamanic Practitioner/Counsellor certified by Shamanism Ireland/The Transpersonal Institute. Holotropic Breathwork became a major part of her healing journey in 2010. She is a passionate believer in the power of the inner healer & Holotropic Breathwork™ as a vehicle to connect deeply to our own innate healing wisdom.

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Paul McCormack

Ireland

Paul has been facilitating Holotropic Breathwork since the early 1990's and has run workshops all over the world in addition to here in Ireland. Pa...

Paul McCormack https://hb1dayireland.weebly.com/ Paul has been facilitating Holotropic Breathwork since the early 1990's and has run workshops all over the world in addition to here in Ireland. Paul is a qualified and accreditated Psychotherapist / Counsellor in addition to being a Grof certified facilitator and also is qualified in sound engineering and music production. Paul strongly believes in the healing and transformational power of Holotropic Breathwork whether it manifests as resolution of old complexes / traumas or behavioural patterns or simply boosts and enhances one's personal creativity and energy.

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Nora McDonnell

Ireland

Nora is a retired secondary school teacher in the west of Ireland. She enjoys bringing the holotropic perspective to her everyday interaction...

Nora McDonnell Nora is a retired secondary school teacher in the west of Ireland. She enjoys bringing the  holotropic perspective to her everyday interactions with both young people and all her relationships. She has been involved with Holotropic Breathwork since the late nineties and certified as a GTT facilitator in 2011. Since then she has facilitated at workshops and training modules in Ireland, England, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Poland, Finland, Ukraine and Austria. She helps run workshops in a scenic rural setting in the west of Ireland. She also regards herself as a freelance facilitator and enjoys travelling to share in the Holotropic Breathwork experience in all its capacities wherever it takes her. She sees Holotropic Breathwork as a way of life rather than just something she does.

Teacher and Facilitator

Diana Medina

Diana Medina (training advisor; senior teacher) has been an integral part of the Grof Transpersonal Training staff since 1999. A s...

Diana Medina Diana Medina (training advisor; senior teacher) has been an integral part of the Grof Transpersonal Training staff since 1999. A senior GTT workshop leader and teacher, Diana has taught modules and led workshops independently in Colorado, New Mexico, New York and India, as well as working closely with Stan Grof and Tav Sparks at training modules in the U.S., Spain, Ireland,England, South America and Mexico. Diana began her personal breathwork journey in 1993 and was certified in 1998. She lives in a high altitude mountain farming community in southern Colorado and it was in this community she grew up surrounded by a large family deeply embedded in the importance of nature, community and spirituality. Diana has practiced medicine in the specialties of pediatrics and family practice for over 20 years. Recently she has began practicing craniosacral therapy as an adjunct to her interest in holistic healing practices. When she is not working Diana has a passion for African dancing, spending time in nature and enjoying her family and friends. Diana says, “It is a great pleasure being part of the GTT staff and an honor to be a witness and support to people from all over the world in their adventure of self-discovery. What a wonder to feel so deeply this being a member of the world community”

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Tina Meic

Croatia

Tina had a career in the business world when she got introduced to Holotropic Breathwork and started the training in 2009. Grateful for her ow...

Tina Meic Tina had a career in the business world when she got introduced to Holotropic Breathwork and started the training in 2009. Grateful for her own transformation and recognition of inner wisdom, she is committed to being in service to the community as a facilitator and workshop organizer since 2010. She has grown ever since in many workshops and modules around Europe. Besides that, she is  a certified birth doula, supporting couples who decide to have a home birth. Together with her partner she has been learning and sharing about ancient traditional healing practices for a decade. Her biggest teacher is her 4year old daughter.

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Nienke Merbis

Netherlands

I am deeply committed to an inner journey, seeking to find and be able to use my potentials. I feel fortunate to have found Holotropic Breathwork™...

Nienke Merbis I am deeply committed to an inner journey, seeking to find and be able to use my potentials. I feel fortunate to have found Holotropic Breathwork™ as a way to give expression to myself and to support others on their journeys. I am equally fascinated employing different forms of art as a way to explore and express the mystery of life.

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Michele Metelli

Italy

Dott. Michele Metelli

Therapeutic Orientation:

Transpersonal psychology, gestalt-therapy, archetypical psychology

About...

Michele Metelli Dott. Michele Metelli Therapeutic Orientation: Transpersonal psychology, gestalt-therapy, archetypical psychology About Statement: A warm, peaceful and respectful setting for those that need to explore and to integrate inner experiences. We will talk and explore about memories, feelings, intuitions, visions you had in any psychedelic experiences, in the recent time or in the past. We explore your profound meaning with the aim to maximize the benefits and minimize the psychological risks.

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Karin Michalek

Austria

Karin Franziska Michalek is a Peace and Conflict Facilitator. She holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Peace...

Karin Michalek Karin Franziska Michalek is a Peace and Conflict Facilitator. She holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies. She is a trained Psychotherapist in Integrative Gestalttherapy in Vienna. Her training in Holotropic Breathwork began in 2006 and she is certified since 2012. Since then she has been instrumental in creating and facilitating workshops in Austria and Germany. Besides Karin conducts workshops in „Embodied Peacework“ with the main focus on the relational nature of human beings and how peace can be perceived holistically. She works with methods from the Humanistic Psychology, including aspects of Theatre, Dance and Nonviolent Communication. She draws her experience from working at the international Masters Program in Peace and Conflict Studies. Currently she is working with traumatized children and jung people at a Social Therapeutic Department. „I discovered my heart“, she always says first when people ask her about the Holotropic Breathwork. And with all her heart she loves to accompany, hold and create spaces for people on their personal unfolding, on their inner path to peace.

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Zoya Musatova

Ukraine

Zoya Musatova MDr.

Zoya Musatova (module facilitator, director of GTT Ukraine) lives in Kiev and has been a certified Holotropic Breathwork...

Zoya Musatova https://sites.google.com/a/groftraining.com.ua/holotropic-breathwork/grof-transpersonal-training-in-ukraine/holotropic-team?overridemobile=true Zoya Musatova MDr. Zoya Musatova (module facilitator, director of GTT Ukraine) lives in Kiev and has been a certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator since 2005. She is a medical doctor and Gestalt therapist and Trainer.

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Minh Tu Nguyen

Hungary

She was born in Vietnam, lives in Budapest, Hungary for 20 years. Graduated as a dentist, obtained her Ph.D. in molecular biology. She is a fan of...

Minh Tu Nguyen She was born in Vietnam, lives in Budapest, Hungary for 20 years. Graduated as a dentist, obtained her Ph.D. in molecular biology. She is a fan of felines, from the jaguar through her two cats. She has extensive experience with experiential therapies, such as imagination, psychodrama, dance and expressive arts. She certified as Holotropic Breathwork Practitioner in 2016. Her aim is to create a supportive, empowering women’s community nourishing female values and sharing wisdom.

Organiser

Valde Orrenmaa

Finland

Valde lives in Finland, Kaarina, in little commune with his friends and cats. He started the Holotropic Breathwork training in 2016 and got certifi...

Valde Orrenmaa Valde lives in Finland, Kaarina, in little commune with his friends and cats. He started the Holotropic Breathwork training in 2016 and got certified in 2019. He is organizing regularly Holotropic Breathwork workshops and private sessions in Finland, as a one of the founders of Holotropic Breathwork Finland Association. Valde has masters degree in comparative religion and has been academically and practically interested in non-ordinary states of consciousness, meditation, psychedelics, buddhism and other mystically oriented branches of religions. He is also writer, Aguahara-practitioner and has just started Cognitive short-therapy training. One of his passions is to integrate yogic-lifestyle into the modern society. He loves meditation, biking in the forest, playing piano and genuine connection with other beings.

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Eva Oswald

Austria

Eva Oswald was born and raised in a small village in Germany, Bavaria. In 2013 she moved to Salzburg where she feels most home in the mountains. Af...

Eva Oswald Eva Oswald was born and raised in a small village in Germany, Bavaria. In 2013 she moved to Salzburg where she feels most home in the mountains. After her studies in pedagogy at the University of Salzburg she works with children and adults. In 2019 she became a climbing teacher. Eva is currently in training to become a counselor and a climbing therapist.  In 2018 she discovered Holotropic Breathwork® which became a big part of her life since then. She did her certification in Holotropic Breathwork® in 2023.  She is passionate about self-exploration and to support others on their healing journey under the Holotropic Paradigm. Holotropic Breathwork® becomes a way of living for her and she wants to offer safe spaces where others can experience the healing potential this method can bring as it brought for herself. She is also a certified Facilitator in SoulCollage® which has become an important tool for integration and for support for her. Therefore she is planning to do workshops in Salzburg and also other countries.

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Alessandro Pacco

Italy

Bioenergetic and etno-clinical psychotherapist, GTT certified facilitator, workshops organizer.

Alessandro Pacco Bioenergetic and etno-clinical psychotherapist, GTT certified facilitator, workshops organizer.

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Anastasia Panagiotidou

Greece

Anastasia was born in Greece and currently lives in...

Anastasia Panagiotidou https://www.holotropicgreece.com/en/ Anastasia was born in Greece and currently lives in Thessaloniki. She studied International Business and MBA in the UK, Holland and France. While working in managerial positions for many years, she completed her MSc in Psychology.  Her inner journey began with breathwork in 2000, leading her to start the GTT Training in 2008 and certify as a Holotropic Breathwork practitioner in 2015. Anastasia is very passionate about Holotropic Bretahwork, as she has witnessed people's transformation and her own personal development and healing. In 2015 she co-organised with Irena Antolic the first HB workshop in Greece and she would love to make Holotropic Breathwork more accessible to people around the world.

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Fani Pané Solé

Spain

Social Science specialist and teacher. Postgraduate in Music by...

Fani Pané Solé Social Science specialist and teacher. Postgraduate in Music by Liceu de Barcelona. Combines her educational career with the organisation of musical events in the educative environment. Trained in Music-therapy and Group Dynamics. Organiser of GTT staff’s Holotropic Breathwork workshops in Barcelona. Has facilitated workshops  in Spain, Switzerland and Romania. Certified Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator by Grof Tranpersonal Training. She is part of Grof Transpersonal Training Staff in the modules in Spain. <h4 style="line-height: normal;"></h4> <h4></h4>

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Marianne Pedersen

Norway, Ireland

Marianne

I have worked at a medical center since 1988 and have also worked in my own practice as a therapist since 2002...

Marianne Pedersen <h2>Marianne </h2> I have worked at a medical center since 1988 and have also worked in my own practice as a therapist since 2002. I have my learning and education as an Advanced Shamanic Practitioner, Shamanic Counselor and Transpersonal Therapist from the Irish Center for Shamanic and Transpersonal Studies - The Transpersonal Institute - Shamanism Ireland. Certified Facilitator in Holotropic Breathwork (Holotropic Breathwork) through Grof Transpersonal Training (GTT Certified Facilitator in Trauma Setups/Resonance Processes from the Institute for System Setup. I am a qualified Kundalini Yoga Teacher KRI Level 1 KRI (Certified International yoga and meditation teacher/Kundalini Yoga) from the Kundalini Research Institute/Yogahuset. Reflexology therapist and Certified Yin Yoga Teacher from Axelsson's Body-Work School. Clairvoyance education from Momentumn and Agape - in both places I was also an assistant teacher. Unit therapist from Dr. Audun Myskja, with whom I have worked for several years. Aura mediator from Anni Sennov/Berit Reaver. Reiki 3A, Deeksha initiated and SRI through WiseWorldSeminars/US. Certified Acupuncture2000 practitioner from John Boel, Cidesco Internationally approved Skin care practitioner and otherwise has a number of courses. I am an Authorized Health Secretary with further training and have basic medicine at college level. I now work in Unilab's Laboratory Medicine and have my own practice as a therapist where I receive clients in Ski. I also arrange workshops in Holotropic Breathwork, Yin Yoga, KundaliniYoga, Sjamaniamse and Psychic Tools.

Facilitator and Organiser

Roman Petrov

Czech Republic

Roman (*1977) received education in classical music at the Prague Conservatory and Academy of Performing Arts, and is one of the 1...

Roman Petrov https://holotropicbohemia.eu Roman (*1977) received education in classical music at the Prague Conservatory and Academy of Performing Arts, and is one of the 12 cellists of the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra. He has been utilising Holotropic Breathwork as a means of therapy and spiritual practice systematically from 2005. Besides that, he developed a broad, self-directed yogic practice, based on the "Advanced Yoga Practices" system. Roman received sustained training in Theravadan Buddhist teachings and is an experienced meditator. He became a Grof Transpersonal Training certified facilitator of Holotropic Breathwork in 2018.

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Maja Petrovic Steger

Slowenia, Croatia, Austria, Serbia

Maja has always been interested in the conditions, both societal and personal, of people seeing the world and coming to act in it in a different wa...

Maja Petrovic Steger Maja has always been interested in the conditions, both societal and personal, of people seeing the world and coming to act in it in a different way. As a a social anthropologist (PhD 2006), she has explored these interests through work in the anthropology of time, anthropology of the body, and of the mind and consciousness, as well as in political and medical anthropology. She uses a combination of ethnographic and experimental methods to understand individual and collective bodily and 'imaginal' practices in social contexts requiring, in some sense, fundamental transformation and healing. Her personal journey with breathwork began in 2015. Having trained experientially in transpersonal and transgenerational therapy and psychology, and in expanded states of consciousness and Holotropic paradigm, Maja became a fully certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator in early 2023. As a freelance facilitator, she has been working at and offering support in Holotropic Breathwork®️workshops and GTT modules in Slovenia and Austria. Maja looks forward to continuing to explore breathing, and helping others to attend to everything unknown, unconscious, unthinkable and unacknowledged that may be sensed when we attend to our own breath. Her intention to this end is to support the growth and availability of Holotropic Breathwork in Europe and around the world.

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Naja Pogačar

Naja Pogačar

Naja was born in Slovenia and holds a degree in English and American studies —specialising in linguistics and...

Naja Pogačar Naja Pogačar Naja was born in Slovenia and holds a degree in English and American studies —specialising in linguistics and translation. Her background includes studies in cognitive science, shamanism and other spiritual and body-movement practices that nourish her soul. Her inner path has led her to discover Holotropic Breathwork® in 2015 and has throughout the years recognised the immense support Holotropic Breathwork community brought in expanding her own personal healing journey and for enriching her exploration of non-ordinary states of consciousness. She sees the magnitude of self-empowerment when one follows one’s own inner healing wisdom (without any mediators in between), and acknowledges how liberating & therapeutic it is when one gets to express oneself through feeling & the body without judgment in a safe and supportive environment. She has been working at and offering support in facilitating Holotropic Breathwork® workshops and GTT modules in Slovenia, Austria and Croatia. Otherwise, she enjoys working on production and voiceover projects, communing with nature and animals, exploring the world, sound & music, free-form dancing, learning new languages, holding sharing circles and other activities that support her self-care & integration practice.

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Balázs Rákóczi

Hungary

After obtaining his masters degree in psychology he started his career on the field of neurorehabilitation. Currently he works on the field of orga...

Balázs Rákóczi After obtaining his masters degree in psychology he started his career on the field of neurorehabilitation. Currently he works on the field of organisational development and project management development and also runs a private praxis where he works as a certified integrative hypnotherapist. Breathwork brought a major change to his life. He is passionate about discovering his inner world and it makes him deeply grateful that he can be present at many people's inner journeys.

Organiser

Peter Rantaša

Wien

Austria

Heavens Waters Earth
geese are soaring in between
nights of transformation

Peter Rantaša Austria Heavens Waters Earth geese are soaring in between nights of transformation

Facilitator and Organiser

Michael Riegler

Austria

Michael Riegler (*1973) is working as Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator and IAKP certified Kambo Practitioner in many European...

Michael Riegler www.kambo.wien Michael Riegler (*1973) is working as Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator and IAKP certified Kambo Practitioner in many European countries since 2016.  He lives with his family at the southern border of Vienna. After his first Holotropic Breathwork experience in 1999, his professional live shifted from a technical education more and more into the psychological field. He is following his passion and offers spaces where people can allow themselves to grow towards wholeness. „I am convinced that there is an inner force within each of us that makes us strive for wholeness and a deeper meaning in life. I also believe that we have already all abilities and wisdom within us to be able to cope with the tasks of life that we are given.“ <a href="https://www.kambo.wien/mehr/über-mich/und-noch-mehr-über-mich/" target="_blank">If you want to know more about me... </a>

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Sharon Riva

Hampshire

Sharon lives of the island Jersey with her husband, two grown up children and dog.

20 years ago, following a successful career in the finan...

Sharon Riva www.holotropicuk.co.uk Sharon lives of the island Jersey with her husband, two grown up children and dog. 20 years ago, following a successful career in the finance industry, she decided to change paths and retrained as a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society. Thereafter she worked for many years in the mental health service in Jersey as a psychologist, supervisor and trainer before setting up her private psychotherapy practice. In 2020 she was awarded a Doctor of Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. Sharon has a deep interest in, and passion for, healing and the human potential for transformation and growth. She has worked with Shamans for many years and through this interest found her way to holotropic breathwork. After her first holotropic breathwork experience in 2016, she felt she had ‘come home’ and since then it has become an important part of her life, supporting her personally and professionally in her client work. The values, philosophy and compassionate attitude underpinning Holotropic breathwork resonate deeply with her personal values and how she works. She is a certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator.

Facilitator and Organiser

Lydia Schamschula

Lydia is an actress and filmmaker and was always curious to approach the filmmaking as a way to explore the mystery of life. She is deepl...

Lydia Schamschula Lydia is an actress and filmmaker and was always curious to approach the filmmaking as a way to explore the mystery of life. She is deeply committed to work in consciousness and meditation. Some years ago she found her spiritual guide and a great community with two beautiful cats. Since then she is committed to an ongoing practice on a daily base. For some time now her main focus in meditation practice is on zazen. Furthermore on the path of the inner journey she discovered Yoga, Osho meditation, Avatar, the Hoffman process and Holotropic Breathwork. In 2015 she started her training in Holotropic Breathwork and became certified in Grof Transpersonal training 2017 in the US. Afterwards she started organizing and facilitating together with other certified Facilitators workshops in Berlin. Since her first breathwork session her heart felt drawn to this work and she knew she wants to be fully in service for others.

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Luccio Schlettwein

Switzerland

Luccio Schlettwein www.holotrop.ch

Facilitator and Organiser

Laura Schmitz

Laura Schmitz was born and raised in Germany and is now living in Vienna, Austria. Since her first Holotropic Breathwork® workshop she fell in love...

Laura Schmitz Laura Schmitz was born and raised in Germany and is now living in Vienna, Austria. Since her first Holotropic Breathwork® workshop she fell in love with this work and throughout her own process experienced the transformative and healing potential of it. For her, Holotropic Breathwork® is not just a method but a way of living life. Now she wants to give back some of the support she got during her own process. Her professional background involves a master degree in agriculture science focused on horticulture and welfare of livestock and a certification in animal assisted (therapeutic) interventions (ISAAT). After many years of working in agricultural research, she is currently starting to run her own business as a self-employer and Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator. Besides that, she is holding workshops in horticulture for groups of teachers and also for school classes and is in her final stages of becoming a psychological counsellor. Her wish is to offer integration sessions with animals for Holotropic Breathwork® workshop participants in the future. Creative expression, nature, travelling and music are very important to her. Besides that, she is interested in many different modalities of self-exploration like SoulCollage®, shamanism and self-compassion. She speaks English, Spanish and German.

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Juanjo Segura

Spain

Juanjo is trained in Integrative Psychotherapy and in the Claudio Naranjo SAT program (Enneagram). Involved with Zen meditation, he has also taken...

Juanjo Segura Juanjo is trained in Integrative Psychotherapy and in the Claudio Naranjo SAT program (Enneagram). Involved with Zen meditation, he has also taken the breathwork to meditation centers. Juanjo has also worked with families in substance addiction rehabilitation programs for several years. His background includes Mindfulness instructor, body-oriented techniques, and shamanism. He began his training in Holotropic Breathwork in the year 1999 and was certified in 2002. Since then, he has been part of Grof Transpersonal Training teaching staff and has facilitated the trainings and workshops in Mexico, Ireland, France, Ukraine, Turkey, Croatia, Austria, Poland, and Spain. From 2003 to 2019, he has been the organizer (with Sitara Blasco) of the Spanish GTT program. He has his practice as a psychotherapist in Alicante and also works Online.

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Pavel Sevcik

Czech Republic, Cyprus

The holotropic perspective is my big passion. I’ve spent years on a holotropic journey from the 90′, especially with Holotropic Breathwork. In 2015...

Pavel Sevcik The holotropic perspective is my big passion. I’ve spent years on a holotropic journey from the 90′, especially with Holotropic Breathwork. In 2015 I attended Grof Transpersonal Training program for professionally trained facilitators. I love the Holotropic Breathwork as a rediscovered essence of ancient knowledge, reformulated for this age. In the past 20 years I have met holotropic states of consciousness through various techniques and traditions, so I had a rich opportunity to explore and compare the experiences. I have felt the red line going through various cultures and traditions as well as through my heart. My experiences led me to more truthful living of my live, with more love and passion. That is what I want to share and help to create as a facilitator.

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Alexander Shilenko

Russia

Alexander graduated from Rostov-on-Don Medical University in 2001 and Psychology Institute of Southern Federal University in 2015 and has been...

Alexander Shilenko Alexander graduated from Rostov-on-Don Medical University in 2001 and Psychology Institute of Southern Federal University in 2015 and has been trained in Holotropic Breathwork from 2009, certified by GTT in 2012. He started co-facilitating HB workshops in 2010 and from 2013 worked as a GTT team member at number of events in Russia, Ukraine, Hungary and Israel. Has accomplished training as a gestalt therapist in 2017. Together with Natalia Zgonnikova organizes and leads monthly HB workshops and also works as a gestalt therapist in Moscow. Practices qigong.

Facilitator and Organiser

Magdalena Šimečková

Czech Republic

Magdalena Šimečková

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Mara Sola

Rogaland

Norway

Originally from Spain has been living and working in Norway since 2012. Mara is the founder of Holotropic Breathwork Skandinavia. She discover...

Mara Sola Originally from Spain has been living and working in Norway since 2012. Mara is the founder of Holotropic Breathwork Skandinavia. She discovered Holotropic Breathwork and Transpersonal Psychology in 2015. Since then she has been interested in expanded states of consciousness, which have been a big part of her inner healing and understanding of her psyche. In 2018, Mara completed the Grof Transpersonal Training and participated in HB workshops in many countries in Europe. Mara is a globetrotter by heart, a visual artist and an art pedagog in her everyday life. Mara perceives her growing transformation as the result of a long term commitment and dedicated time to self-cultivation in the quest of being.

Facilitator and Organiser

Csaba Sőti

Hungary

As a physician and scientist, Csaba has been working in the fields of stress, aging and learning. Currently he investigates the impact of early lif...

Csaba Sőti As a physician and scientist, Csaba has been working in the fields of stress, aging and learning. Currently he investigates the impact of early life memories on bodyly-mental patterns and health. As a university staff, he teaches in the medical curriculum. In his coaching and therapeutic work he relies on a broad background in states of expanded awareness and body oriented approaches, including work in ritual frames. Work in these contexts possesses a profound healing potential not only on life history events, but also on perinatal and transgenerational themes. Holotropic Breathwork™ is a major transformational force in his life. Together with Minh Tu Nguyen and Balázs Rákóczi they founded Holotropic Hungary and regularly organize and facilitate workshops.

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Alessandra Spagnoli

Emilia-Romagna

ITALY

Alessandra is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Certified Yoga Teacher and Workshops Organizer.
She attended Holotropic Breathwork...

Alessandra Spagnoli https://www.holotropic.it Alessandra is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Certified Yoga Teacher and Workshops Organizer. She attended Holotropic Breathwork Certification Intensive in February 2023 and is now completing a few requirements.  Having travelled extensively, Alessandra used her experience to begin a journey of inner exploration through therapeutic practices, expanded states of consciousness and somatic work. For many years has been dedicating herself to mind-body work connected to trauma.  Self-taught visual artist and author of the Aletarox Tarot Deck and The Mirror Deck, a new concept in Tarot of Marseilles.  Actively researching the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy, offering support and space for preparation and integration, she is running workshops and developing projects with diverse community groups and is co-owner of a 3D digital services company. Currently collaborating with a local mainstream boarding school, has also a private practice where she uses various integrated approaches based on the healing power of artistic activities and imaginal practices, together with body-oriented techniques for trauma release, such as targeted somatic exercises and neurogenic tremor techniques. <hr> alessandraspagnoli@gmail.com <a href="https://www.holotropic.it" target="_blank">HOLOTROPIC ITALY</a> +39 3482562980

Organiser

Ausra Stankeviciene

Lithuania

Facilitator in Training

For many years maintaining interest in neurology and psychology, practicing yoga and meditation for 20 years, engul...

Ausra Stankeviciene Facilitator in Training For many years maintaining interest in neurology and psychology, practicing yoga and meditation for 20 years, engulfed in spiritual practices.  5 years ago, I became familiar with transpersonal psychology of Stan Grof and his developed holotropic breathing and became fascinated by it. Since then holotropic breathing leads me through all my inner transformations on my spiritual path. After I started the Grof Transpersonal Training and passed final certification course in 2018,  I became eager to bring this method to Lithuanian people who as she is are seeking to find inner healing forces and follow self-discovery path leading to the wholeness and realisation of the full potential.

Facilitator and Organiser

Mojca Studen

Slovenia

Mojca's primary education is in physics, but later she switched and was trained in transpersonal and systemic psychotherapy, mindfulness, ...

Mojca Studen Mojca's primary education is in physics, but later she switched and was trained in transpersonal and systemic psychotherapy, mindfulness,  hypnotherapy, medical hypnotherapy, Holotropic Breathwork, EMDR, and TRE. She is involved in Holotropic Breathwork since 2005 and is organizing workshops since 2010.  As Holotropic Breathwork practitioner and transpersonal hypnotherapist she firmly believes in Inner Healer – the capability of the psyche of each individual to heal itself, just as the body of every one of us has the healing power. Where does the body end and the psyche begins, anyway? These are just two concepts of our mind, in reality, the two are intertwined connected, interdependent, cooperating... as also HB is proving again and again...

Facilitator

Marina Trots

Ukraine

Born 1971 in Ukraine
Her academic background includes Psychology - International University Kiev 2008
Education in process-oriented Psycholog...

Marina Trots Born 1971 in Ukraine Her academic background includes Psychology - International University Kiev 2008 Education in process-oriented Psychology 2010 in Moskau Certified Facilitator in Holotropic Breathwork (Spain, 2012). Systemic family therapy i.e. Kiev, Ukraine

Facilitator

Eva Ursiny

Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia

Slovakia, Austria, Switzerland

Facilitator in training Eva Ursiny is a holistic therapist in M...

Eva Ursiny www.evaursiny.com Slovakia, Austria, Switzerland Facilitator in training <a href="https://www.evaursiny.com/">Eva Ursiny</a> is a holistic therapist in Montreux, Switzerland combining her professional expertise and her life experience in her vocation. She has lived and worked in several countries, and speaks fluent German, English, French, Slovak, and Czech. Mother of two wonderful daughters, Eva was able to gain a deeper insight into various professional branches. These activities always took place in a therapeutic context. What has always fascinated, fulfilled and attracted her most is direct contact with people. Eva is a <a href="https://www.evaursiny.com/craniosacral-therapie-in-wien/">CranioSacral Therapist in Montreux</a> and another cornerstone of her therapeutic expertise is the passion for transpersonal psychology and expanded states of consciousness. In GTT Training since 2014, certification due in 2020. The Holotropic Paradigm has become indispensable in her deeper therapeutic work. Experience shows that in expanded states of consciousness e.g. as a result of holotropic breathing or similar techniques, further psychological support is needed to facilitate integration. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is one of few particularly valuable tools for integrating, processing and successfully implementing the full potential of these impressions on the physical, mental, emotional and energetic level.

Facilitator

Melinda Varfi

Hungary

Melinda believes in the power of communities and is passionate about helping them grow to contribute towards a sustainable society. Having worked i...

Melinda Varfi Melinda believes in the power of communities and is passionate about helping them grow to contribute towards a sustainable society. Having worked in different fields of work, she has found that the closest topic to her heart is sustainability – both on a personal, collective and cosmological level. She has co-founded Impact Hub Budapest, a global community based coworking office. She enjoys engaging with people in meaningful conversations about their environment and enabling them to recognize their own true power to make steps towards a more sustainable world. In the last 10 years she has been facilitating and designing such dialogues and processes with participatory methods for organizations as Greenpeace, WHO, the European Commission or the city of Budapest with a series of Citizens Assemblies.

Facilitator

Christian Weber

Years of work as a visual artist and goldsmith

Goldsmith courses for youth at the Vienna Youth Centers Association

Psychotherapeuti...

Christian Weber Years of work as a visual artist and goldsmith Goldsmith courses for youth at the Vienna Youth Centers Association Psychotherapeutic propaedeutic training at the Austrian Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Dynamics (ÖAGG) Training as a hypnotherapy psychotherapist at the Austrian Society for Applied Autogenic Training and Psychotherapy (ÖGATAP) Internships: <ul><li>Anton Proksch Institute, Station 517 (Short-term drug therapy)</li><li>SMZO Donauspital, Psychiatric Station 28</li></ul> From 2011 to 2013, psychotherapist at the Rehabilitation Clinic Gars am Kamp, Waldviertel Regional Hospital (Specializing in mental rehabilitation for depression and burnout)

Facilitator and Organiser

Katharina Wolter

Germany

Katharina works as creative therapist in a psycosomatic clinic for families in Germany. Since 2004 Holotropic Breathwork accompanies her through li...

Katharina Wolter http://www.holotropes-atmen-oberpfalz.de/ Katharina works as creative therapist in a psycosomatic clinic for families in Germany. Since 2004 Holotropic Breathwork accompanies her through life. Facinated by the healing potential of Holotropic Breathwork she attended at Grof Transpersonal Training and became certified in 2019. Katharina is very passionate about creative expressions, especially drawing, music, dancing and creative writing. Her academic background includes a master in German studies focused on creative writing combined with other arts. Beside this she has an bachelor in education science and worked with teenager with social problems in Spain.

Facilitator and Organiser

Natalia Zgonnikova

Russia

Coordinator of Grof Transpersonal Training in Russia, certified HB practitioner, psychologist, translator and intercultural communication specialis...

Natalia Zgonnikova Coordinator of Grof Transpersonal Training in Russia, certified HB practitioner, psychologist, translator and intercultural communication specialist. Natalia works as part of the GTT team in Russia and conducts her own HB workshops in Moscow.

Facilitator and Organiser

Олеся Арестович

Ukraine

Олеся Арестович

Holotropic Association Europe

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