What has to be taught first, is the breath.

What is Holotropic Breathwork?

A therapeutic practice developed in the 1970s by Stanislav and Christina Grof. Using accelerated, controlled breathing, it invites participants into non-ordinary states of consciousness to support self-exploration, and emotional and somatic release.

Benefits of Breathwork

Research on holotropic breathwork is still limited, but many people report:

• Reduced stress and anxiety
   
• Greater self-awareness and personal growth
   
• Emotional release and catharsis
   
• A sense of compassion and trust in one’s own healing process
   

Breathwork is best viewed as a complement to psychotherapy, not a replacement.

Holding Space 

A safe, supportive, and personalized space is offered through one-to-one sessions. Each person’s process unfolds in its own way, with the facilitation honoring individual pace and inner wisdom. Sessions include music, movement, or reflection to deepen the experience and help ground the insights that arise. 

Breathing Session

Sessions last around three hours, giving you time to move through the breathwork process at your own pace and to ground yourself afterward. The setting is designed to feel safe, comfortable, and supportive. Music plays a central role, guiding the rhythm of the breath and helping to deepen awareness and emotional release. There is space for movement, stillness, or sound as needed, so you can engage fully with whatever arises during the session. 

Is Breathwork Right for Me?

Breathwork can be a powerful tool, but it is not suitable for everyone. Because it can evoke strong physical and emotional responses, it is not recommended for people with certain health conditions (such as cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, glaucoma, pregnancy, or severe psychiatric illness). If you’re unsure, please write to us first.

Alongside holotropic breathwork, I also integrate breathing techniques supported by neuroscience. These practices are grounded in research on the nervous system and can be tailored to help regulate stress, improve emotional balance, and enhance overall wellbeing.
 

In our work together, these techniques are integrated as needed; not only to support you during sessions, but also to equip you with practical tools for everyday self-regulation. Within psychotherapy, this involves learning how to engage the breath to calm the nervous system, restore focus, and access the body’s innate capacity for healing and balance.