Double Holotropic Breathwork® & Sweat Lodge - Taranaki
Double Holotropic Breathwork & Sweat Lodge Ceremony in New Plymouth, Sanctuary Hill.
First double Holotropic Breathwork retreat in Sanctuary Hill - great way to explore non-ordinary states of consciousness. Starting on Friday with powerful opening and cleansing ritual of Sweat Lodge followed up with two full, intensive day of Holotropic Breathwork on Saturday and Sunday. Event is held in serene, peaceful retreat center of Sanctuary Hill. Venue is on a private land, has a beautiful meditation room and offers accommodation for people needing to stay over night (or two).
Holotropic Breathwork
was developed by Stanislav Grof M.D. and Christina Grof, two leading pioneers in the field of Transpersonal Psychology. The word “holotropic” (from the Greek words “holos”and “trepein”) can be described as the journey or movement toward wholeness.
Holotropic Breathwork sessions use accelerated breathing and a dynamic musical journey as a method of entering into a non-ordinary state of consciousness. A natural mobilizing process is then activated within the psyche which allows for the emergence of one’s own “inner healing intelligence” to guide the session. Facilitators offer support and energy-release bodywork as needed. One day workshops include two breathwork sessions in the role of breather and sitter, group sharing, mandala drawing and exploring methods of integration. Holotropic Breathwork is of value to anyone that is interested in self-exploration, self-healing and spiritual awareness.
Some of the benefits and results of Holotropic Breathwork are:
• powerful tool of self-exploration
• release of emotional and energetic blocks
• creative inspiration
• inner guidance and insights
• support during times of transition or grieving
• working with family of origin issues
• exploration of the emotional connection to physical ailments
• renewed spiritual connection
Sweat Lodge
Are heated dome-shaped structures used by Indigenous peoples during certain purification rites and as a way to promote healthy living. The intense heat generated — often by steam created from pouring water onto heated rocks — is meant to encourage a sweating out of toxins and negative energy that create disorder and imbalance in life. In this way, the sweat lodge ceremony cleanses the body, mind and soul.
Venue: 
Sanctuary Hill, beautiful private retreat center hidden in native forest, close to New Plymouth. More information
Pricing:
$485 event
Accommodation:
$85 per night in single room
$60 per night shared room
Booking:
To secure your place, email jirihan@gmail.com and send a deposit of $150 to Account: 01-0297-0417877-46 (account name: Jiri Hanus).
Please include your name and "Taranaki Retreat" as a reference. Please note that the deposit becomes non-refundable two weeks prior to the event's start date.
Bring:
- Cushion, blanket
- Food for lunch and dinner
- Comfortable cloths
- Water bottle
- Blindfold
Schedule Friday:
- 6:00 pm: Greetings, Introduction, Opening
- 8:30-10:30pm: Sweat Lodge Ceremony (if weather permits/if not alternative program)
Saturday:
- 9am - 1pm: First Holotropic Breathwork session
- 1 - 2pm: Lunch break
- 2 - 6pm: Second Holotropic Breathwork session
- 6 - 7pm: Dinner break
- 8 - 9pm: Closing circle
Sunday: - 9am - 1pm: First Holotropic Breathwork session
- 1 - 2pm: Lunch break
- 2 - 6pm: Second Holotropic Breathwork session
- 6 - 7pm: Dinner break
- 8 - 9pm: Closing circle
Facilitator Spotlight
Jiri Hanus, GTT-certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator, has been committed to this method since 2008. His passion for exploring non-ordinary states of consciousness led him to bring this transformative practice to Aotearoa. In addition to Holotropic Breathwork, Jiri is a certified facilitator of Trance Dance Ritual, Amazonian medicine Kambo, and OSHO meditations.
Veronika Rybova, is a certified mental health practitioner with 9 years of diverse experience. She holds a Master's degree in psychology and is certified in alcohol and drugs counseling as well as an EFT practitioner. Her postgraduate studies include behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and specialized training in alcohol and drugs. Veronika completed a module on bodywork for Holotropic Breathwork in 2022 and has been actively involved in this field since then.
More Information
Learn more about Holotropic Breathwork http://www.holotropic.com/, and http://www.stanislavgrof.com/.
Looking forward to meet you soon. For any questions please send us an email.
Arohanui,
Jiri, Veronika
