BREATH, CONTACT, PRESENCE AND EMBODIMENT - HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK™ AND MINDFUL BODYWORK
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Intensive self-exploration and self-development through Holotropic Breathwork™ and Mindful Bodywork
"When we withdraw from the physical, we are withdrawing from this WORLD". John O'DONOHUE
"Bodywork is art not science. The poetry of longing is its language, not the prose of clinical report." Loil NEIDHÖFER
Amid the daily challenges that often distract us from our inner being, and in a world that is becoming ever faster and more complex, many of us long for a deeper contact with ourselves and others. But how can we connect with our essence in the midst of everyday life? How can we be authentically present and true to ourselves while interacting and connecting in relationships? And what does it mean to be truly present and embodied in this world? This exploratorium offers an intensive experiential space to explore these questions with and through our body/soma and find answers within ourselves.
Wilhelm Reich found that we have distanced ourselves from our natural sensations through internal and external defense mechanisms – what he referred to as "armoring." This armoring, which manifests both physically and psychologically, serves as protection against deep emotions and fears. At the same time, however, it also blocks access to our natural flow of energy and the associated sense of vitality and well-being. Reich observed that this pleasant, flowing sensation has become so unfamiliar to many people that it can even evoke fear. Instead, states such as tension, anger, sadness, and pain often feel more familiar and are perceived as "normal." This seminar addresses precisely this issue by inviting participants, through conscious breath and bodywork, to reconnect with this original feeling of inner vitality and integrate it as a natural experience.
It invites you to enter a safe space where the unity of body, mind and soul can be rediscovered and nurtured. This journey goes far beyond superficial self-reflection and takes you to the roots of your existence – where true healing and transformation begin.
Holotropic Breathwork™ and mindful bodywork are not just tools, but doors to the inner landscapes of your psyche, where the wisdom of your body and the depth of your consciousness await exploration. These powerful methods enable you to perceive, honour and transform the layers of protective mechanisms and unconscious patterns, and thus release physical and mental blockages that limit your vitality. Through conscious, connected breathing, we open a door to inner worlds, to buried emotions and unlived potential. Mindful bodywork helps us to anchor these experiences in the body and integrate them into our everyday lives. Holotropic breathing and mindful bodywork reveal an ancient and at the same time new dimension of being – a return to your true nature and thus to natural aliveness.
This exploratorium is designed for those who are seeking a profound inner transformation, a deep psychotherapeutic experience, and are willing to embark on an intense inner journey. It goes far beyond mere personal development and also fosters creative processes. It is ideal for people who want to get to know themselves on a deeper spiritual and physical level. It is also suitable for therapists, coaches and spiritual seekers who want to enrich their self-knowledge and initiate profound healing and creative processes. The only prerequisites are an open mind and a willingness to explore yourself.
At the end of this exploration, you will not only have gained a deeper understanding of yourself and a stronger connection to your body, but you will also have learned an attitude that will help you cultivate your inner wisdom and presence in your daily life. This seminar is an invitation to unfold the full potential of your being and to live your authentic, present, vibrant and embodied existence.
The exploratorium will be held in German language and, if needed, in English language.
"If you were to visit a shaman or medicine person with any ailment that has caused you to be disheartened, disembodied, dispirited, or dis-eased, they would ask you these four questions: When did you stop dancing? When did you stop singing? When did you stop being enchanted by stories? When did you stop finding comfort in the sweet territory of silence?" Shelly PERSAD
‘We should not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.’ T.S. ELIOT
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Cost of participation - Payment Conditions and Registration - Medical Form
COST OF PARTICIPATION
- Participation fee: 460 €
- Early bird rate for registration and payment until September 5, 2025: 420 €.
Participation should not fail for financial reasons, therefore in justified cases a reduction of the participation fee or partial payment is possible to a limited extent. The costs for accommodation and meals are excluded from this. Please feel free and contact me in time to find an amicable solution.
PAYMENT CONDITIONS AND REGISTRATION
Registration for the workshop is binding upon receipt of the registration confirmation. It obliges the participant to pay the deposit of €50 immediately (within 24 hours) after registration and the remaining amount of the participation fee by bank transfer at the latest one week before the start of the workshop – unless otherwise agreed in writing – or, in the case of short-term registration, before the start of the workshop. The early bird price is only valid if the full early bird price is paid by the specified early bird date at the latest
With the registration confirmation, the participant will receive further information about the event and what to bring. An invoice with the confirmation of participation will be issued at the end of the event.
To register, please click on the ‘BOOK A SPOT’ link above.
MEDICAL FORM
The approaches and methods used and combined in this event, such as intensive deep breathing (immersive breathing) / holotropic breathing, meditation and body work, can lead to altered and extraordinary states of consciousness and body and therefore require a stable mental and physical constitution and health, which is queried and confirmed by the participants in advance when registering by completing a medical questionnaire. Participants explicitly agree to confirm this to the best of their knowledge and not to withhold any information about their state of health.
Contraindications include, for example, pregnancy, cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, etc., recent surgical procedures and fractures, orthopaedic diseases such as osteoporosis, etc., eye diseases such as glaucoma, etc., neurological diseases such as epilepsy, etc., diagnosed psychiatric illnesses, asthma, and others. If you have any medical conditions or are unsure or have any questions, please contact me before signing up.
For participants who are attending an exploratorium for the first time, a mandatory preliminary meeting via Zoom is planned. This meeting serves to get to know each other, to discuss the medical form if necessary, and to clarify any open questions. After your registration, we will arrange an appointment together. The preliminary meeting is included in the participation fee.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of participation in the workshop by the participant after registration obliges the participant to pay the participation fee - even in the event of unexpected illness. Up to 4 weeks (28 days) before the start of the workshop, the costs of the workshop will be refunded minus a processing fee of € 50. Thereafter only if a participant is replaced or if the full number of participants is reached by moving up from the waiting list etc. It is advisable to take out seminar insurance in order to be reimbursed in the event of cancellation due to illness. You can find an option for this here.
Time and Place
We will start on Friday, October 3, at 2:00 p.m. and close on Sunday, October 5, at 5:00 p.m.
Please note: Please note the extended seminar duration and the changed start and end times! Friday 3 October is a public holiday in Germany. And please plan your trip accordingly, so that we can start on time. Participation obliges you to be present for the entire duration (no appointments during this time, please) and until the end of the workshop.
The Exploratory takes place in the practice at the Forum an der Blaulach in the French Quarter on the outskirts of Tübingen. Short walks into the nearby nature are possible from here. Catering facilities (cafés, restaurants, etc.) are within walking distance.
Accommodation and meals
Drinks (tea, water & coffee) and light snacks will be served after the breathing sessions. Participants are responsible for other meals and accommodation. A corresponding recommendation list for accommodation will be sent upon request. To a limited extent, a simple overnight stay is possible in the seminar room in the practice rooms on a mattress and with your own sleeping bag for 20 € per night / person. A small kitchenette and a bathroom with shower / toilets are available.
