Holotropic Breathwork
eBook - ePub

Holotropic Breathwork

A New Approach to Self-Exploration and Therapy

  1. 286 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Holotropic Breathwork

A New Approach to Self-Exploration and Therapy

About this book

The definitive overview of this transformative breathwork.

In the second edition of this classic text, Stanislav Grof and Christina Grof describe their groundbreaking form of self-exploration and psychotherapy: holotropic breathwork. Holotropic means "moving toward wholeness," from the Greek holos (whole) and trepein (moving in the direction of). The breathwork utilizes the remarkable healing and transformative potential of nonordinary states of consciousness. These states engender a rich array of experiences with unique healing potential-reliving childhood memories, infancy, birth and prenatal life, and elements from the historical and archetypal realms of the collective unconscious. Induced by very simple means-a combination of accelerated breathing, evocative music, and bodywork in a safe and supportive setting-holotropic breathwork integrates the insights from modern consciousness research, depth psychology, transpersonal psychology, anthropology, Eastern spiritual practices, and mystical traditions. The Grofs' work with holotropic states of consciousness has introduced revolutionary changes to psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy. Written in a clear, easily understandable style, this indispensable book summarizes their remarkable insights. The second edition includes an expanded section on the history of holotropic breathwork, as well as information on Grof® Legacy Training.

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Information

Publisher
SUNY Press
Year
2023
Print ISBN
9781438496443
eBook ISBN
9781438496436
Edition
2
Topic
Psychology
Subtopic
Mental Health in Psychology
Index
Psychology

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Chapter 1 Historical Roots of Holotropic Breathwork
  9. Chapter 2 Theoretical Foundations of Holotropic Breathwork
  10. Chapter 3 Essential Components of Holotropic Breathwork
  11. Chapter 4 The Practice of Holotropic Breathwork
  12. Chapter 5 Integration of the Breathwork Experience and Follow-Up Work
  13. Chapter 6 Trials and Tribulations of Holotropic Breathwork Facilitators
  14. Chapter 7 Therapeutic Potential of Holotropic Breathwork
  15. Chapter 8 Therapeutic Mechanisms Operating in Holotropic Breathwork
  16. Chapter 9 Physiological Mechanisms Involved in Holotropic Breathwork
  17. Chapter 10 Past, Present, and Future of Holotropic Breathwork
  18. Appendix 1 Special Situations and Interventions in Holotropic Breathwork Sessions
  19. Appendix 2 Holotropic Breathwork and Other Breathing Techniques
  20. Appendix 3 About Grof® Legacy Training
  21. Bibliography
  22. Index
  23. Back Cover