Thank you for your interest in the upcoming workshop. Below you will find general information about Grof Breathwork and details for participation. About GROF® Breathwork Initially developed by Stanislav and Christina Grof under the name Holotropic Breathwork in the 1970s, this powerful modality combines accelerated breathing, evocative music, focused bodywork, and expressive art. These elements allow for safe and supported access to a non-ordinary state of consciousness. Participants take turns as breather and sitter, supporting one another throughout the day. The workshop includes two deep, three-hour breathwork sessions, with music specifically selected to accompany and enhance each phase of the journey. This structure allows each individual’s inner healing wisdom to guide the process naturally within a safe and contained environment. Through these sessions, material may emerge from the biographical, perinatal, or transpersonal dimensions, including unresolved emotional or bodily-held experiences, archetypal imagery, or moments of insight, release, and connection. The material that emerges is directed from within, allowing what is most needed for personal growth and integration to surface organically. Why Choose Grof® Breathwork? Grof Breathwork offers a safe and legal method for entering holotropic states of consciousness—the same category of non-ordinary states that have been central to healing, ritual, and transformation across cultures and throughout history. These states allow the psyche to activate its inner healing intelligence, bringing into awareness what is most ready to emerge. Experiences may include: The release of unresolved emotional material and trauma held in the body and unconscious A deepened sense of integration, insight, and renewal in one’s life Revisiting and processing experiences connected with the birth process Transpersonal dimensions such as archetypal imagery, ancestral memory, or mystical states of unity and connection Grof Breathwork provides a profound opportunity for healing, self-discovery, and spiritual opening within a structured and supportive group container. Workshop Details Location: Church of Truth, 111 Superior Street, Victoria, BC Date & Time: Saturday, March 7 · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Exchange: $275 CAD* (includes workshop, healthy lunch, and Zoom meetings) *Partial scholarships may be available. A discounted rate is available for students enrolled in the Grof Legacy Training program. Please email wilde@holotropicjourneys.com to enquire. Preparation & Integration Calls (via Zoom) To prepare everyone for the workshop, there will be an introductory call to get connected, provide an overview of Grof Breathwork and answer any questions you may have. Please try to attend, especially if this will be your first time, as we want everyone to be comfortable and feel prepared. This meeting will be recorded and made available to those with a scheduling conflict. Preparation Call: Wednesday, March 4 ~ 7:00–8:30 PM Integration Call: Monday, March 9 ~ 7:00–8:30 PM Zoom links will be sent to all registered participants. What to Bring and to Leave Thick mat - a yoga mat is usually too thin, but can be combined with a sleeping bag A pillow and blanket/sheets to cover yourself Loose clothing to free you of physical constraints and layers for warmth A sealed-container water bottle Eye shades/sleeping mask (optional and will be available) Journal and pen (optional) Personal item for the altar (optional) Leave jewellry and other valuables, perfumed products, pets, or anything distracting We request that cell phones be turned off and used only for necessary communication during the day to support your participation Preparation Guidelines This workshop is suitable for those new to holotropic breathwork, both as breathers and sitters. There is nothing particular you need to do to prepare for the workshop. Participants are asked to commit to the full workshop day and both Zoom calls. Avoid non-medically prescribed drugs, alcohol, stimulants and addictive behaviours the week before. Eat a light breakfast on the morning of the workshop. Clear your schedule of other activities as much as possible before the workshop and for a few days afterwards. Registration & Waiver Early registration is encouraged as space is limited to 24 participants. If you are interested in registering, please complete the medical pre-screening form on the next page to confirm your place, and send payment via e-transfer to wilde@holotropicjourneys.com. Once your registration is confirmed, we will follow up with a confirmation email that includes Zoom links and the opportunity to book a brief introductory call with one of the facilitators. This is an opportunity for you to ask any questions about the workshop, to review your medical form, and to ensure readiness. If it is deemed that participation in this workshop is unsuitable due to a medical condition, a full refund will be provided. We look forward to sharing this transformative work with you. Adrian Oberg Kyla Campbell (ritualunion.ca) Renn Butler (rennbutler.com) Wilde Lawson-King (holotropicjourneys.com)