BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DOUBLE Holotropic Breathwork Residential - Epping Forest DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T220000 LOCATION:Heathcote & Star, 344 Grove Green Road DESCRIPTION: Closed group. Email basia@yogainthestars.com to apply. More information following link https://yogainthestars.com/holotropic-breathwork-london MOVING TOWARD WHOLENESS through NON-ORDINARY STATES of CONSCIOUSNESS Grof® Breathwork, also referred to as Holotropic Breathwork, is known for its deeply transformational insights as it takes you into expanded (or non-ordinary) states of consciousness, induced only by breath and music. Grof® / Holotropic Breathwork is highly experiential work developed by pioneering psychiatrist, Stanislav Grof MD. Ph.D., together with his late wife, Christina Grof at the Esalen Institute in California in the 1970's. Yoga in the Stars is delighted to be hosting our fifth, DOUBLE Grof® Breathwork since being the first to re-launch this experience in London in September 2023, hosting senior facilitators from across the globe. Join our visiting facilitator, Francesc Guinart, from Spain. More information below. The deeply immersive experience will allow you to participate as a breather twice across the weekend, with preparation and integration to support your journey towards wholeness. Grof® (holotropic) Breathwork is recommended for those interested in personal and spiritual growth through deep inner exploration. Stan Grof’s concept is that the wisdom of our 'inner healer' will direct us and bring to our consciousness what is best and most healing for us, at any given moment. THE METHOD The facilitation consists of 2 x Holotropic Grof® Breathwork sessions where the participants are lying with eyes closed, using the power of their own breath and evocative music to enter a Non-Ordinary State of Consciousness (NOSC) and 2 x "Sitter" sessions, where participants support the breather through their journey. A promisingly profound experience of trust and surrender. Such states are shown to activate our innate inner wisdom, bringing healing, release and/ or insight. We honour the 3 guidelines of any work with holotropic states: The Preparation. The Experience. And the Integration, of the experience YOUR LEAD FACILITATOR Francesc Guinart is a dedicated advocate for self-discovery and deep personal connection. From an early age, yoga and breathwork profoundly shaped his life, leading him on a path of introspection and transformation that now allows him to guide others on their own journeys. Based in Spain, Francesc has trained with esteemed masters in disciplines such as Caycedian Sophrology, Holotropic Breathwork®, non-dual philosophy, and sacred plant therapies. Since 2008, he has been supporting therapeutic processes, integrating both microdoses and macrodoses of sacred plants alongside the MindDetox Method, a therapeutic approach designed to release deep-seated stress and anxiety. In addition to organising Holotropic Breathwork® workshops, he has been leading silent retreats since 2018, providing participants with a space to explore their inner world, heal, and reconnect with their most authentic essence. His approach is rooted in integral attention, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of each individual. Believing in the transformative power of silence and deep reflection, Francesc creates opportunities for participants to release what no longer serves them and embrace new possibilities. His retreats offer a sacred pause—a chance to step back, realign, and reconnect with one’s centre. He is committed to accompanying others on this profound journey of self-exploration and healing SUPPORTED BY Yoga In the Stars co-creator & curator; Basia Zieniewicz. Basia Zieniewicz, B.Ed., PGDip Integrative Art Therapy, PGCert Psychedelics, Altered States & Transpersonal Psychology, EMCC PGC Psychosynthesis Leadership Coaching Psychology, Reiki Master, YTT 700(ish), a certified Grof® Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist, and in her final year of 4 as a trainee of Grof® Breathwork through the Grof Legacy Training®. Inspired by an interweaving of esoteric mysticism, sacred arts, and evidence-based modalities Basia's speciality is in the liminal spaces, supporting individuals who seek inner and outer balance to resource their heart's desire. She offers constructive guidance in both the preparation and integration of NOSC, with tender care. helping clients navigate their experiences into lasting transformation. STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR