The source of observations explored in this article has been longterm systematic study of what academic psychiatry. The mind, according to grof, is essentially holotropic, that is, like a hologram wherein the whole can be reconstructed from a tiny part. Steps to a deep ecology of mind pdf 6 pages 2012 2012. Grof is a distinguished faculty member at the california institute of integral studies and the author of many books, including lsd psychotherapy, the adventure of self discovery, the holotropic mind, books of the dead, the cosmic game, psychology of the future, when the impossible happens, and the ultimate journey. The three levels of human consciousness and how they shape our lives 1992. Holotropic research and archetypal astrology stanislav grof. Finally, one of the most common misperceptions about holotropic breathwork, to my mind, is one that grof himself, and many trained facilitators, are guilty of advancing. The essential psychedelic guide, while deceptively slim in its printed form, is a veritable wellspring of knowledge for the aspiring psychonaut. Preface to christopher baches dark night, early dawn. Since the 1960s, breathing modalities have been developed in the west to precipitate transformative or therapeutic states of mind.
Now in his 80s, stanislav grof is still certifying practitioners. Stanislav grof, the originator of this form of therapy, is adamant that it is a spiritual technique with an ancient shamanistic. Holotropic breathwork was specifically developed by stan grof to induce nonordinary states of consciousness without psychoactive drugs. A broad understanding of the human psyche that includes the biographical, perinatal, and transpersonal dimensions. Stan grof describes a specific subgroup of nonordinary states of consciousness that he refers to as holotropic. Stanislav grof, who has been observing and studying the healing potentials of nonordinary states of consciousness since 1955. The three levels of human consciousness and how they shape our lives, stanislav grof, h. Stanislav grof is a worldrenowned psychiatrist and was also the cocreator of the field of transpersonal.
Developed by psychiatrists stanislav and christina grof in the 1970s, this type of breathwork exercise is used to achieve fullness or unity of the mind, body, and. Stanislav grofs foreword to ervin lazlos new book, a new map of reality. Holotropic breathwork is an experiential method of selfexploration and psychotherapy that my wife christina and i developed at the esalen institute in big sur, california, in. Stanislav grof is a worldrenowned psychiatrist and was also the cocreator of the field of transpersonal psychology. The transpersonal experiences revealing the earth as an intelligent, conscious entity are corroborated by scientific evidence. In the last twenty years, my wife christina and i have developed an approach to therapy and selfexploration that we call holotropic breathwork. About twenty years ago, i attended a breathing session that was. It induces very powerful holotropic states by a combination of very simple means accelerated breathing. Jawbone pain after tooth extraction holotropic breathwork. In the holotropic mind stanislav grof exposes his vision of a holographic universe, and he summons convincing amounts. Explorations of the frontiers of human c and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Although i have been deeply interested in all the categories of holotropic states mentioned above, i have done most of my work in the area of psychedelic therapy, holotropic breathwork, and spiritual emergency. Forms of controlled breath that resemble asphyxiation can have fatal consequences.
The three levels of human consciousness and how they. Holotropic breathwork san diego holotropic san diego. Holotropic breathwork is an experiential method of selfexploration and psychotherapy that my wife christina and i developed at the esalen institute in big sur, california, in the mid 1970s. The three levels of human consciousness and how they shape our lives. Now in his 80s, stanislav grof is still certifying practitioners of holotropic breathwork and leading seminars for individuals to try it out first hand. It brings together in a single volume the basics of psychedelic. In the holotropic mind stanislav grof exposes his vision of a holographic universe, and he summons convincing amounts of data and evidence for his view. The source of observations explored in this article has been longterm systematic study of what academic psychiatry calls altered or nonordinary states of consciousness. The three levels of human consciousness and how they shape our lives stanislav grof, hal zina bennett the psychiatrist whom many regard as one of the most brilliant thinkers in psychology today takes readers on a captivating expedition into the wonders of the human mind. Our journey brought us to stanislav grof s final u. The cosmic game stanislav grof pdf the cosmic game. A turning point in psychology and human history stanislav grof, m. Read the holotropic mind the three levels of human consciousness and how they shape our lives by stanislav grof available from rakuten kobo. The workshop was held april 2022, 2001, in a secluded hotel just outside of atlanta, georgia.
Phenomena from all these domains are seen as natural and normal. They have described this technique primarily as a way to experience a nonordinary state of consciousness safely. The name holotropic means moving toward wholeness from the greek holos whole and trepein to turn or direct towards a thing. Holotropic means moving toward wholeness, from the greek holos whole and trepein moving in the direction of. The primary focus of this research was on experiences that represent a useful source of. Psychiatrist stanislav grof explains how he coined the term holotropic to describe nonordinary states of consciousness that are healing. A turning point in psychology and human historystanislav grof, m. Pdf stanislav grof the holotropic mind carmen oana. In the concluding article in this section, stanislav grof addresses the interface between transpersonal psychology and the astrological perspective, describing his collaboration.
Holotropic experiences and their healing and heuristic potential. A critique of stanislav grof and holotropic breathwork. Holotropic breathworktm healing through a nonordinary. Grof is a distinguished faculty member at the california institute of integral studies and the author of many books, including lsd psychotherapy, the adventure of self discovery, the holotropic mind. The term was adopted by consciousness researcher dr. Stanislav grof to refer to the natural and healthy inclination of mind, body and spirit toward greater integration by accessing nonordinary states of.
Grof and his wife christina developed holotropic breathwork while in residence at the esalen institute during the 1970s. He promotes a therapeutic method that he calls holotropic breathwork, which consists of getting a patient high, initially with lsd then with hyperventilation when lsd became illegal, and attributing mystical significance to the experience. Hailed as the successor to jung and freud richard tarnas, author of the passion of the western mind, stanislav grof presents his revolutionary unified model of human consciousness that explains our behavior, evolution, personality, and the mind body connection. Gregory bateson, who created a brilliant synthesis of cybernetics, information and systems theory, the theory of evolution, anthropology, and psychology came to the. This approach induces deep holotropic states of consciousness by a combination of very simple. Moving towards wholeness holotropic breathing is grounded in almost fifty years of observations and clinical research by dr. Grof the stormy search for self, lj 41 90 offers this. Stanislav stan grof born july 1, 1931 is a czech psychiatrist, one of the founders of the field of transpersonal psychology and a researcher into the use of nonordinary states of consciousness for purposes of exploring, healing, and obtaining growth and insights into the human psyche. With the drug crackdown in the 60s, grof developed a formalized breathwork discipline that he trademarked as holotropic breathwork.
He promotes a therapeutic method that he calls holotropic breathwork, which consists of getting a patient high, initially with lsd then with hyperventilation when. After analyzing life in the womb and the painful process of birth, he moves onto a controversial theory of our infinite transpersonal consciousness, wherein he feels we can transcend not only the time. Home the holotropic mind stanislav grof 9780062506597. The holotropic is characteristic of nonordinary states of consciousness such as meditative, mystical, or psychedelic experiences.
The holotropic mind stanislav grof download free ebook. If we truthfully are, where we are, we will make peace. Apr 03, 2015 in the holotropic mind stanislav grof exposes his vision of a holographic universe, and he summons convincing amounts of data and evidence for his view. Holotropic breathwork is a healing modality developed by christina grof and stanislav grof. The holotropic mind the three levels of human consciousness and how they shape our lives pdf. Twelve things you should know about holotropic breathwork. Read download the holotropic mind pdf pdf download. About twenty years ago, i attended a breathing session that was led by stanislav grof. The three levels of human consciousness and how they shape our lives stanislav grof, hal zina bennett the psychiatrist whom many regard as one of the most brilliant. Stanislav grof to refer to the natural and healthy inclination of mind, body and spirit toward greater integration by accessing nonordinary states of consciousness. Hailed as the successor to jung and freud richard tarnas, author of the passion. Stanislav grof beyond the brain free download pdf ebook. The holotropic mind ebook by stanislav grof 9780061746871. Grof, i realized that as young adults, we have been introduced to mindaltering substances by our peers.
May 30, 2015 stan grof describes a specific subgroup of nonordinary states of consciousness that he refers to as holotropic. The holotropic mind the three levels of human consciousness and. What is holotropic breathwork the secret of breath. Grofs contribution is important especially right now as the holographic view of the universe is one of several theories of everything or integrative visions that actually link back. Sessions may be assisted by certified practitioners who have completed the grof transpersonal training program. Alex walker, a former trustee of the findhorn foundation, states. Holotropic breathwork hb is a method of selfexploration developed by stanislav and christina grof in the mid1970s. After analyzing life in the womb and the painful process of birth, he. The holotropic mind by stanislav grof, 9780062506597, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Grof received the vision 97 award granted by the foundation of dagmar and vaclav havel in prague on. Developed by psychiatrists stanislav and christina grof in the 1970s, this type of breathwork exercise is used to achieve fullness or unity of the mind, body, and spirit.
Gregory bateson, who created a brilliant synthesis of cybernetics, information and. Stanislav grof began his research in prague, czechoslovakia, as a psychiatric. He was born in prague, czechoslovakia, where he also received his scientific training. Aug 20, 2007 psychiatrist stanislav grof explains how he coined the term holotropic to describe nonordinary states of consciousness that are healing, transformative, and moving toward wholeness. Holotropic breathwork download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. In this long awaited book, stanislav grof and christina grof describe their groundbreaking new form of selfexploration and psychotherapy.
Zac stewart rated it liked it feb 26, stanislav stan grof born july 1, is a czech psychiatristone of the founders of the field of transpersonal psychology and a researcher into the use. Holotropic breathwork was specifically developed by stan grof to induce. May 07, 2012 stanislav grofs foreword to ervin lazlos new book, a new map of reality. In the concluding article in this section, stanislav grof addresses the interface between transpersonal. Three levels of human consciousness and how they shape our lives. Grofs contribution is important especially right now as the holographic view of the universe is one of several theories of everything or integrative visions that actually link back to. Stanislav stan grof born july 1, 1931 is a czech psychiatrist, one of the founders of the field. In the last twenty years, my wife christina and i have developed an approach to therapy and selfexploration that we call holotropic. This work has been of value to those interested in the mystical journey of inner discovery and spiritual awareness. Hailed as the successor to jung and freud richard tarnas, author of the passion of the western mind, stanislav grof presents his revolutionary unified. Holotropic breathworktm is an innovative form of experiential psychotherapy, a.
83 231 811 688 758 937 167 102 378 94 125 1527 905 818 419 864 360 895 832 1488 1318 914 609 1272 1008 625 61 1537 1136 1362 1188 1149 128 128 881 1491 1144 1012 86