Holotropic Breathwork

A New Approach to Self-Exploration and Therapy

By: Stanislav Grof, Christina Grof, Jack Kornfield - foreword

Narrated by: Paul Brion

The definitive overview of this transformative breathwork.

In this long awaited book, Stanislav Grof and Christina Grof describe their groundbreaking new 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 non-ordinary 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.

©2010 State University of New York (P)2020 Tantor

Worth it

Review of audiobook borrowed through Audible Plus, and I’m grateful for it.
Possible Spoilers:
The Foreword alone is a mind bender - or should I say, expander? I had to listen to it multiple times (6) before I felt I had enough grasp of an overview to start. The material is worth the time and attention.
Just as the organs of the body are interconnected and affect each other, this is psychology developed and practiced with spiritual, emotional, & physical aspects intertwined.
I really like the respect given to other established modalities - and the marvel that is our human body - without the arrogance & ignorance of modern corporate medicine.
Please note: in giving examples of their results, the authors do refer to what can loosely be called group seminars organized for individuals to practice this method.
Brion’s narration was ok. Not great but it didn’t detract from the publication.

Fascinating

Great book, fascinating work. For me, the narrator’s voice was computer-like and annoying. Would rather read this than listen.

Loved it all!

I loved this audiobook and the narrator’s voice. I’m so glad I was able to find this. This will absolutely enhance my breathwork facilitation and practice.

Great information

How do I explain the color yellow to a blind person?
The book talks about what happens when we go deep into our psyche.
No words can ever really express experience.
We can try our best though.
To think that this is an instruction book is laughable,
It takes wise people with experience to help us dive deep.

Heal the world one wounded person at a time and we all heal together.

Life healing! Commit to heal yourself and you’ve done your part in healing the world, and you will be rewarded for your action.