Double Holotropic Breathwork® & Sweat Lodge — Taranaki

Sweat Lodge & Breathwork Retreat

Join us for a powerful weekend retreat at Sanctuary Hill, New Plymouth, combining a cleansing Sweat Lodge ceremony with two full, intensive days of Holotropic Breathwork® — a beautiful opportunity to explore non-ordinary states of consciousness in a safe and supportive setting.

We begin on Friday evening with an opening circle and a powerful cleansing Sweat Lodge ritual. Saturday and Sunday are dedicated to deep Holotropic Breathwork sessions, integration, sharing, mandala drawing and community connection.

Holotropic Breathwork

Holotropic Breathwork was developed by Stanislav Grof M.D. and Christina Grof, two leading pioneers in the field of Transpersonal Psychology.

The word holotropic comes from the Greek words holos and trepein, and 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, allowing one’s own inner healing intelligence to guide the session.

Facilitators offer support and energy-release bodywork as needed. Workshops include 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 interested in self-exploration, self-healing and spiritual awareness.

Benefits of Holotropic Breathwork

• Powerful tool for 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

Sweat Lodges are heated dome-shaped structures used in purification rites and ceremonies. The intense heat, often created through steam from heated stones, supports cleansing of the body, mind and soul.

The ceremony invites release, purification,  grounding and renewal before entering the deeper breathwork journey of the weekend.

We will begin the retreat with this powerful opening and cleansing ritual on Friday evening, weather permitting. If the weather does not allow, an alternative opening program will be offered.

Venue

Sanctuary Hill is a private retreat surrounded by native forest near New Plymouth. Its spacious meditation room and quiet grounds offer space to settle, explore and spend time outdoors.

Accommodation is available on site for the weekend. Visit Sanctuary Hill

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Pricing

NZ$450 early bird through 30 November 2026. Standard price: NZ$520 from 1 December 2026. Accommodation is additional.

Accommodation

• Single room: NZ$85 per person, per night
• Shared room: NZ$60 per person, per night
• Camping or van: NZ$20 per person, per night

Room and camping options are open for requests. Choose no accommodation, or select your preferred room/camping option and the Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday nights you would like to stay. We will confirm availability.

What to bring

Please bring a cushion and blanket, comfortable clothing, a water bottle and a blindfold. Bring food for your lunches and dinners.

Schedule

Friday

1. 6:00pm — Greetings, Introduction & Opening
2. 8:30–10:30pm — Sweat Lodge Ceremony, weather permitting. If weather does not allow, an alternative program will be offered.

Saturday

1. 9:00am–10:00am — Sharing group & HB preparation.
2. 10:00am-1:00pm —  First Holotropic Breathwork Session
3. 1:00–2:00pm — Lunch Break
4. 2:00–6:00pm — Second Holotropic Breathwork Session
5. 6:00–7:00pm — Dinner Break
6. 7:00–8:00pm — Closing Circle

Sunday

1. 9:00am–12:00pm — First Holotropic Breathwork Session
2. 12:00–1:00pm — Lunch Break
3. 1:30–5:00pm — Second Holotropic Breathwork Session
4. 5:00–6:00pm — Dinner Break
5. 6:00–7:00pm — Closing Circle

Booking

The deposit is non-refundable within two weeks of the retreat starting.

Questions?

Looking forward to meeting you soon. For any questions, please send us an email.

Arohanui,
Jiri & Team

Facilitator Spotlight

Jiri Hanus is a Holotropic Breathwork facilitator certified by Grof Transpersonal Training (USA) and has been devoted to this method since 2008, using it as a powerful tool for self-exploration and spiritual growth. His early experiences with Holotropic Breathwork in the Czech Republic sparked a lifelong journey into self-discovery, healing, and the exploration of non-ordinary states of consciousness. Beginning in 2018, Jiri trained across Europe, the USA, and Australia, deepening his understanding and experience of Holotropic Breathwork before beginning to facilitate workshops in Aotearoa/New Zealand in 2022. His passion for this transformative work led him to bring Holotropic Breathwork to Aotearoa, creating spaces where others can embark on their own journeys of healing and inner exploration.

In addition to Holotropic Breathwork, Jiri facilitates Trance Dance Ritual, Amazonian medicine Kambô, and OSHO meditations, leading workshops and retreats throughout New Zealand since 2016.

More Information

Learn more about Holotropic Breathwork at holotropic.com and stanislavgrof.com.