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Please note: On Wednesday September 20, online registration may be unavailable for up to 15 minutes while system maintenance is performed. If the 'Register Now' page does not load, please wait about 15 minutes and try again.
This workshop is suited for all those of heart who are curious about exploring expanded states of consciousness.
New or novice explorers/breathers are very welcome, along with experienced navigators/breathers too.
Holotropic Breathwork® originated with the psychedelic pioneer Stan Grof and his former wife, Christina Grof. It is a useful practice for those training to become practitioners of and those interested in psychedelic-assisted therapy. No use of substances will be allowed at this retreat in a vast field of transformative potential. The fundamental urge to grow, to heal, and to be transformed in a truly authentic way drives us not outward but inward, toward the depths of our own psyche, toward a deep mystery within.
For thousands of years, expanded states of consciousness have been used as a strategy for transformation, marking life’s rites of passage and deepening one’s connection to self and the natural world.
In this workshop, we will gather in the rich field of community for an immersive experience and personal exploration of expanded states of consciousness, including strategies for preparing for, navigating, and integrating these experiences.
Holotropic Breathwork offers language, method, and structure for turning inward and working with the material that emerges uniquely from your own intrinsic wisdom. We will be supported by time-honored practices that are simple, yet powerful, including methods for quieting the mind, turning the focus inward, and attuning to the body, senses, and emotions as fully as possible while allowing the experience to be wholly guided from within.
All healing happens from within and these unique states can offer us unmediated access to self as a deep source of healing, insight, and evolutionary power. This inward journey strengthens and nourishes our senses in a way that can revitalize our daily lives with creative and emergent energy.
There will be four Holotropic Breathwork sessions: two as “breather” and two as “sitter,” so you will also gain experience sitting for others in non-ordinary state space. Additionally, contemplative practice, movement, and expressive arts will be offered throughout the week.
This workshop is suited for all those of heart who are curious about exploring various states of consciousness and opening to an evolutionary process of unfolding that leads to more expanded levels of wholeness. New or novice explorers/breathers are very welcome along with experienced navigators/breathers too.
Holotropic Breathwork originated with the psychedelic pioneer Stan Grof and his former wife, Christina Grof. It is a particularly useful practice for those interested or training to work in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Please, no use of substances at this retreat.
Learn more about the requirements to receive continuing education credit.
Stacia Butterfield is a certified Holotropic Breathwork® practitioner with 15 years of dedicated service and close work with Stanislav Grof, the originator of Holotropic Breathwork and a pioneering psychedelic researcher. She has also been a senior staff member coordinating, facilitating, and teaching residential training retreats across the US for many years.
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Monday
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
2:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Wednesday
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursday
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Friday
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Summer Groovers will experience Esalen in a format similar to our Self Guided Explorations workshops. Each Summer Groove week or weekend will open and close with a circle, and be filled with festive, nostalgic activities that harken back to those days of yore.
More activities can be found on our open class schedule.
See general schedule information including arrival, departure and meal times.
Click Register Now to view availability of accommodations and all-inclusive, program-specific tuition. Please note that not all accommodation levels are available for every workshop and additional faculty fees may apply.
We offer scholarship funds for those with financial need. Learn more.
Please note: On Wednesday September 20, online registration may be unavailable for up to 15 minutes while system maintenance is performed. If the 'Register Now' page does not load, please wait about 15 minutes and try again.
Click Register Now to view availability of accommodations and all-inclusive tuition that includes lodging, three meals per day, access to the baths, and all activities on the Summer Groove schedule.
We offer scholarship funds for those with financial need. Learn more.
For this workshop, you will register and pay for accommodations and tuition in two separate steps.
Second, click Book Accommodations from this page and enter the password to complete your reservation to stay at Esalen.
Prices for accommodations include your lodging, meals, open classes, and use of the baths and other facilities. View partner program accommodations pricing.
As of June 30, 2023 we no longer require a negative COVID test at the time of check in. Please read our current COVID safety guidelines for complete details prior to booking your stay.
All guests and faculty must provide proof of negative test results at time of check-in. Please read our current COVID safety guidelines for complete details prior to booking your stay.
In addition to proof of vaccination, all guests and faculty must provide proof of negative test results at time of check-in. Please read our current COVID safety guidelines for complete details prior to booking your stay.
Effective January 7, 2022 in response to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant, all guests and faculty will provide proof of negative PCR, NAAT, or antigen test results at time of check-in. The test must be taken within 72 hours nd results must come from a laboratory or healthcare provider.Please read our updated COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
Effective December 15 in accordance with new guidance from Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Health, all guests, students, staff, residents, and faculty are required to wear masks in all indoor public settings, irrespective of vaccine status, for the next four weeks (December 15, 2021 through January 15, 2022). Please read our updated COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
Effective November 19, 2021, in accordance with new guidance from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, all guests, students, staff, residents, and faculty are no longer required to wear masks indoors on campus. Please read our updated COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
Starting November 5, 2021, due to substantial levels of COVID-19 transmission in Monterey County, a mask mandate established by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors will go into effect. Please read our COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
All guests will be required to provide proof of vaccination upon arrival starting September 3, 2021. Please read our COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
Masks are no longer mandated indoors or outdoors, except during massage sessions. Guests are not required to provide testing or vaccination verification before arriving on campus. Please read our COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
This workshop is suited for all those of heart who are curious about exploring expanded states of consciousness.
New or novice explorers/breathers are very welcome, along with experienced navigators/breathers too.
Holotropic Breathwork® originated with the psychedelic pioneer Stan Grof and his former wife, Christina Grof. It is a useful practice for those training to become practitioners of and those interested in psychedelic-assisted therapy. No use of substances will be allowed at this retreat in a vast field of transformative potential. The fundamental urge to grow, to heal, and to be transformed in a truly authentic way drives us not outward but inward, toward the depths of our own psyche, toward a deep mystery within.
For thousands of years, expanded states of consciousness have been used as a strategy for transformation, marking life’s rites of passage and deepening one’s connection to self and the natural world.
In this workshop, we will gather in the rich field of community for an immersive experience and personal exploration of expanded states of consciousness, including strategies for preparing for, navigating, and integrating these experiences.
Holotropic Breathwork offers language, method, and structure for turning inward and working with the material that emerges uniquely from your own intrinsic wisdom. We will be supported by time-honored practices that are simple, yet powerful, including methods for quieting the mind, turning the focus inward, and attuning to the body, senses, and emotions as fully as possible while allowing the experience to be wholly guided from within.
All healing happens from within and these unique states can offer us unmediated access to self as a deep source of healing, insight, and evolutionary power. This inward journey strengthens and nourishes our senses in a way that can revitalize our daily lives with creative and emergent energy.
There will be four Holotropic Breathwork sessions: two as “breather” and two as “sitter,” so you will also gain experience sitting for others in non-ordinary state space. Additionally, contemplative practice, movement, and expressive arts will be offered throughout the week.
This workshop is suited for all those of heart who are curious about exploring various states of consciousness and opening to an evolutionary process of unfolding that leads to more expanded levels of wholeness. New or novice explorers/breathers are very welcome along with experienced navigators/breathers too.
Holotropic Breathwork originated with the psychedelic pioneer Stan Grof and his former wife, Christina Grof. It is a particularly useful practice for those interested or training to work in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Please, no use of substances at this retreat.
Learn more about the requirements to receive continuing education credit.
Stacia Butterfield is a certified Holotropic Breathwork® practitioner with 15 years of dedicated service and close work with Stanislav Grof, the originator of Holotropic Breathwork and a pioneering psychedelic researcher. She has also been a senior staff member coordinating, facilitating, and teaching residential training retreats across the US for many years.
July 3–7, 2023
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This workshop is suited for all those of heart who are curious about exploring expanded states of consciousness.
New or novice explorers/breathers are very welcome, along with experienced navigators/breathers too.
Holotropic Breathwork® originated with the psychedelic pioneer Stan Grof and his former wife, Christina Grof. It is a useful practice for those training to become practitioners of and those interested in psychedelic-assisted therapy. No use of substances will be allowed at this retreat in a vast field of transformative potential. The fundamental urge to grow, to heal, and to be transformed in a truly authentic way drives us not outward but inward, toward the depths of our own psyche, toward a deep mystery within.
For thousands of years, expanded states of consciousness have been used as a strategy for transformation, marking life’s rites of passage and deepening one’s connection to self and the natural world.
In this workshop, we will gather in the rich field of community for an immersive experience and personal exploration of expanded states of consciousness, including strategies for preparing for, navigating, and integrating these experiences.
Holotropic Breathwork offers language, method, and structure for turning inward and working with the material that emerges uniquely from your own intrinsic wisdom. We will be supported by time-honored practices that are simple, yet powerful, including methods for quieting the mind, turning the focus inward, and attuning to the body, senses, and emotions as fully as possible while allowing the experience to be wholly guided from within.
All healing happens from within and these unique states can offer us unmediated access to self as a deep source of healing, insight, and evolutionary power. This inward journey strengthens and nourishes our senses in a way that can revitalize our daily lives with creative and emergent energy.
There will be four Holotropic Breathwork sessions: two as “breather” and two as “sitter,” so you will also gain experience sitting for others in non-ordinary state space. Additionally, contemplative practice, movement, and expressive arts will be offered throughout the week.
This workshop is suited for all those of heart who are curious about exploring various states of consciousness and opening to an evolutionary process of unfolding that leads to more expanded levels of wholeness. New or novice explorers/breathers are very welcome along with experienced navigators/breathers too.
Holotropic Breathwork originated with the psychedelic pioneer Stan Grof and his former wife, Christina Grof. It is a particularly useful practice for those interested or training to work in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Please, no use of substances at this retreat.
Learn more about the requirements to receive continuing education credit.
Stacia Butterfield is a certified Holotropic Breathwork® practitioner with 15 years of dedicated service and close work with Stanislav Grof, the originator of Holotropic Breathwork and a pioneering psychedelic researcher. She has also been a senior staff member coordinating, facilitating, and teaching residential training retreats across the US for many years.
Esalen Institute
55000 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
US: 1-831-667-3000
info@esalen.org