holotropic

Spirituality is based on direct experiences of ordinarily invisible numinous dimensions of reality, which become available in holotropic states of consciousness.

Stanislav Grof, M.D., Ph.D.: Science and Spirituality: Observations from Modern Consciousness Research Stanislav Grof 2010

This imaginal world manifests in what I call "holotropic states of consciousness" -- the altered states in which experiences surface that, as stated above, are very similar to those that inspired the great religions of the world.

Stanislav Grof, M.D., Ph.D.: Science and Spirituality: Observations from Modern Consciousness Research Stanislav Grof 2010

The study of holotropic states has thrown new light on the problem of spirituality and religion.

Stanislav Grof, M.D., Ph.D.: Science and Spirituality: Observations from Modern Consciousness Research Stanislav Grof 2010

All too often, one particular psychotherapeutic approach psychoanalysis, Gestalt, neurolinguistic programming, holotropic breathwork, Transactional Analysis, biological psychiatry, yoga, etc. is used for all types of pathologies, often with unfortunate results.

Individual Psychology versus Existential Psychology: A Typology Approach William Harryman 2009

His work with LSD and then later with holotropic breathwork is what led him to his ideas regarding the in-uterine and perinatal experience.

Shrink Rap Radio #208 - Pre- and Perinatal Psychology with William Emerson William Harryman 2009

The process I have used involves holotropic breathwork until I sense my consciousness opening up the drumming CD is playing already during this process.

Holotropic Breathing for Shamanic Journeying William Harryman 2007

I was in a sensory deprivation tank, listening to shamanic drumming, doing holotropic breathwork, and then it came, the face of my death.

Collage: Blurring the Line Between Memory and Nightmare, V William Harryman 2007

I've used holotropic breathing in my own shamanic work, combined with Michael Harner's shamanic drumming CD.

Holotropic Breathing for Shamanic Journeying William Harryman 2007

Grof developed holotropic breathwork when LSD became illegal, as a way to generate the same or similar states of consciousness.

Holotropic Breathing for Shamanic Journeying William Harryman 2007

It included brief mentions of a multi-day solitary, personal and spiritual quest in the wilderness without food or water, a ceremonial sauna and holotropic breath work.

Kansas City Star: Front Page 2011

There are other methods, including Buteyko and holotropic, as well as the ancient pranayama, or breath control practice, in yoga.

How to take the perfect breath: why learning to breathe properly could change your life Emine Saner 2020

In the 70s, Stanislav Grof pioneered “holotropic” breathing, which he said could give you a trippy, LSD-high.

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