Holotropic Breathwork™ was created by psychiatrist Dr. Stanislav Grof and his wife, Christina Grof, based on decades of extensive research, experience from over 4000 psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy sessions, and spiritual traditions.
The roots of Holotropic Breathwork™ include:
- Psychedelic therapies and rituals (MDMA, psilocybin/magic mushrooms, LSD, ayahuasca)
- Modern Western psychology (humanistic and transpersonal approaches)
- Eastern spiritual practices (meditation/mindfulness, yoga)
- Ancient shamanic tradition (shamanic journeys, initiation and rites of passage)
The following methods are related to or contain certain elements of:
- Psychological methods (experience-based, somatopsychic, altered state of consciousness, perinatal psychological and art therapy methods)
- Mind-body methods (yoga, pranayama, Wim Hof Method, Rebirthing breathwork, movement meditation)
