August 17-21, 2025
Follow the Call:
Exploring Integration of Psychedelic
and Holotropic Experiences
A Holotropic Breathwork Workshop
Supporting the synthesis of mind and body after experiencing an expanded state of consciousness
Our international workshop team has extensive experience in Psychedelic Medicine and Therapy, Holotropic Breathwork, Mind/Body Medicine and Integration
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
You are invited to join us for this highly experiential special topics Holotropic Breathwork workshop. We will explore and experience practices that support the integration of expanded states of consciousness. Domains of Integration include mind, body, spirit, nature and community.
In this workshop you will experience four Holotropic Breathwork sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter). Our integration practices will include mindfulness, integrative writing/journaling, sound healing session, somatic awareness through mindful movement, earthing and grounding in nature, connection to self and spirit with meditation, self-care, connection to community with our evening fire ceremony, creative expression with a nature-based art activity, an introductory talk on Holotropic Breathwork, three nights lodging and nine vegan farm to table meals.
You will also have access to Menla's full service spa and outdoor pool, exercise room, historic barn/community center, meditation chapel, gift and book shop and hiking trails.
Holotropic Breathwork® is a powerful breathwork practice that allows for self-exploration
and healing. With the eyes closed and lying on a mat, each person uses their own breath and
the music in the room to enter an expanded state of consciousness. This state activates the natural
inner healing potential of the breather—or "inner healer"—which guides the experience. The therapeutic
benefits of Holotropic Breathwork can include releasing and healing trauma,
improving anxiety and depression, higher insights of spiritual understanding, increased
connection to self and others, and opening to compassion and love.
The retreat is suitable for a wide range of issues including chronic medical issues, chronic pain, relationship issues, professional or personal burnout, feeling stuck or trapped, loss of meaning and purpose, significant life transitions, grief and loss, depression and anxiety and support for those in recovery from addictions.
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn, Trained by Stan Grof and Harvard trained in Mind/Body medicine
Special Guest facilitator from Poland Tomek Kwieciński: Co--founder of Holo Mind - Psychedelic Therapy Institute in Poland
Special guest teacher Aimon Kopera, MD - Thailand’s leading expert in Psychedelic Medicine
and John Stockberger, Grof Transpersonal and Grof Legacy Traning facilitator
To register, please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com
There is an early registration discount until June 20th
October 19-22, 2025
Transforming Trauma:
Healing Our Deepest Wounds
A Holotropic Breathwork Workshop
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
It is hard to imagine the scope of an individual life
without envisioning some kind of trauma, and it is
hard for most people to know what to do about it -
Mark Epstein
MOST OF US HAVE EXPERIENCED SOME FORM OF TRAUMA IN OUR LIFETIME...
Surviving a pandemic, diagnosis and treatment of a medical illness, loss, abuse, addiction, violence, grief, social isolation, mental health challenges.... Trauma has the power to transform. However, it is some of the most difficult work a person can ever do.
Trauma can impact your body, your mind and your spirit.
Holotropic Breathwork is a journey of moving toward wholeness. In this workshop, we create a safe and supportive setting, with highly trained and experienced Holotropic Breathwork certified facilitators, where you can begin to reconnect, heal and regain connection to your body, yourself and life. Holotropic Breathwork™ is a powerful experiential breathing process that allows for self-exploration and healing. With the eyes closed and lying on a mat, each person uses their own breath and the music in the room to enter an expanded state of consciousness. This state activates the natural inner healing potential of the breather, or "inner healer", which guides the experience.
This workshop includes four Holotropic Breathwork sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter), a talk on the history and practice of Holotropic Breathwork, integrative writing practice, earthing (nature-based grounding practice), healing sound journey, creating art altars in nature, evening fire ritual and healing ceremony, mandala drawing,
3 nights housing, 9 meals, connection, community and support.
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn and John Stockberger
TO REGISTER, PLEASE EMAIL drmcglynn6@gmail.com
November 9-14, 2025
Holotropic Breathwork and Nature Immersion Workshop
A 5 day Retreat
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
West Stockbridge, MA
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn, John Stockberger,
Yulia Meshoyrer and Guest Teacher: Dr. Aimon Kopera
Join us and experience the remarkable healing potential and
therapeutic benefits of Holotropic Breathwork®.
Holotropic Breathwork® is a powerful breathwork practice that allows for self-exploration and healing. With the eyes closed and lying on a mat, each person uses their own breath and the music in the room to enter an expanded state of consciousness. This state activates the natural inner healing potential of the breather—or "inner healer"—which guides the experience. The New York Times described holotropic breathwork as an effective way to heal yourself and improve mood. The therapeutic benefits of holotropic breathwork can include releasing and healing trauma, improving anxiety and depression, higher insights of spiritual understanding, increased connection to self and others, and opening to compassion and love.
In this double breathwork workshop, you will experience:
Four Holotropic Breathwork® sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter)
A sound healing session
Nature-based practices
Mask making
Movie yoga
Expressive movement
Creating art altars in nature
An evening community fire gathering
Whether you are new to holotropic breathwork or highly experienced, this program can help you reconnect with your own inner healing wisdom. It is open to new or experienced breathers or anyone interested in learning more about this type of breathwork. It is also approved by Grof Transpersonal Training and Grof Legacy Training to meet the breathwork requirements of your training. For anyone in a psychedelic-assisted therapy training program, this workshop may fulfill your requirement for sitting for others in expanded states of consciousness.
To register please call Kripalu Center 413.448.3500
For more information https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/holotropic-breathwork-and-nature-immersion-workshop-journey-expanded-states or email drmcglynn6@gmail.com
December 7-10, 2025
The Hero's Journey: Exploring the Path of Transformation
A Holotropic Breathwork Retreat
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn, Dr. Tom Francescott and Amy Burrell
Coming in 2026
March 29- April 2, 2026
Sacred Geometry and the Healing Nature of Mandalas
A Holotropic Breathwork Special Topics Workshop
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn, Geoff Fitzpatrick, Sarah Hirigoyen
Apprentice: Annie Perry
May 17-20, 2026
Healing with Healers: THE POWER OF HUMAN CONNECTION
A Holotropic Breathwork Retreat for Healers
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
August 9-12, 2026
Embracing The Shadow - A Journey of Self-Discovery
A Holotropic Breathwork Retreat
Menla Mountain House and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, NY
Out of the shadows and into the light...
Bringing the shadow into consciousness, and experientially knowing these parts of ourselves, can allow us to discover our own inner strengths and resources. In a safe and supportive setting, through the process of Holotropic Breathwork, we create a space to reveal, reconnect, integrate and heal these parts of ourselves.
October 11-14, 2026
Lost and Found: Addictions and the Spiritual Quest for Wholeness
Healing the Hungry Ghost
Coming in 2027
Wild Women Retreat
A Holotropic Breathwork Self- Renewal Workshop for Women
Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful forces, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. Her name is WILD WOMAN.
Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Wild Man Awakens:
A Holotropic Breathwork Workshop for Men
SOUL STORIES:
A Holotropic Breathwork and Past-Life Regression
Double Breathwork Workshop
In this double breathwork workshop, we create a safe and supportive setting, with highly trained and experienced Grof Transpersonal Training Holotropic Breathwork certified facilitators.
Dr. McGlynn has been trained in Past Life Regression by Dr. Brian Weiss.
We begin with a talk on the theory and practice of Holotropic Breathwork and connect as a community. Each person will experience four Holotropic Breathwork sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter), one past-life regression session (optional), integrative writing practice, nature spirit mask making, sound healing session, expressive arts with mandala drawing, group support and integration through sharing circles and our evening fire ritual and community gathering.
PAST-LIFE REGRESSION SESSION IS AN ADD-ON SESSION AND IS OPTIONAL. FOR THOSE
WHO CHOOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PAST-LIFE REGRESSION THERE WILL BE
A NATURE-BASED PRACTICE AVAILABLE DURING THAT TIME.
Sacred Journeys:
A Holotropic Breathwork and Shamanism
Double Breathwork Workshop
Dr. Laurane McGlynn is a clinical psychologist who integrates mind/body medicine with holistic approaches to healing and transformation. She holds doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy and Masters degrees in Counseling Psychology and Child and Adolescent Therapy. In addition, she has advanced training and certifications in mindfulness-based stress reduction, somatic resourcing, Vipassana meditation, Family Systems Therapy, Past-Life Regression and Health Psychology. In 2023, she completed training in Mind/Body medicine from Harvard Medical School. In addition, she is currently enrolled in a Masters program in Integrative Medicine. Laurane has earned licensure a psychologist in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. She is the Director of the Healing Space - an integrative medicine and wellness center in PA. She was certified as a Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator by Grof Transpersonal Training in 2015. Laurane received her Holotropic Breathwork training directly from Stan Grof, MD and the late Tav Sparks, former Director of Grof Transpersonal Training. She currently offers private workshops and multi-day double holotropic breathwork workshops through Grof Transpersonal Training.
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John Stockberger is a musician, certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator, certified Grof Legacy Training facilitator, Kundalini Yoga and meditation teacher and has a private healing practice. His work focuses on Inner Healer activation through authentic presence and touch, deep relaxation, intuitive guidance, chakra and polarity balancing, connection to Archaetypal realms, guided meditation, profound inner journeying, sound immersion, healing breath, physical, emotional and energetic realignment and release. He has studied with the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Buddhist meditation, Qigong, Vipassana, Buddha Dharma and traditional Shipibo Conibo healing in the Amazon rainforest. John received his training in Past Life Regression from Dr. Brian Weiss. He teaches and facilitates Yoga and breathwork workshop in the United States and abroad.
September 21-24, 2025
Healing the Hungry Ghost of Addictions:
The Quest for Wholeness
A Holotropic Breathwork Workshop
Pocono Mountains, PA
A Workshop for Individuals in Recovery from Addictions
This special topics workshop is open to anyone who is in recovery from the following addictions: Alcohol, recreational drugs, prescriptions drugs, food, shopping, gambling, SLA, exercising, unhealthy relationships, gaming, internet and nicotine. It is also open to friends, family or caretakers of anyone in recovery.
The workshop includes 4 Holotropic Breathwork sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter), sound bath, nature-based healing practices, sharing circles, mask making and an evening healing fire ceremony. Price includes workshop, three nights housing and 9 home cooked meals by our private chef,.
Facilitated by Dr. Laurane McGlynn. Special Guest: Michael Morton, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S, NCGC.
Apprentice: Haley Schell
Tomek Kwieciński is a certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator. He started his work with Holotropic Breathwork in 2010 and become certified in 2015. He is founder of Holotropic Poland and is very passionate about combining Holotropic Breathwork with traditional deep psychology tools and life coaching. Tomek is also involved in traditional shamanic ceremonies. He has been teaching, facilitating and apprenticing at workshops in USA, Colombia, Japan, Georgia, and 14 European countries. His education includes completing four years at the School of Behavioural Psychotherapy and training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. He co-works with the Ketamine Clinic in Warsaw, Poland facilitating and integrating sessions for individuals with depression and PTSD.
In 2019, he was invited to become a module facilitator with Grof Transpersonal Training and organizes training modules in Poland. He also completed training in the Transgenerational Therapy School of Anne Schutzenberger. Tomek is the co--founder of Holo Mind -- Psychedelic Therapy Institute in Poland. In addition, he is the author of the book Follow the Call - Therapeutic Experiences in Expanded State of Consciousness.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Dr. Laurane McGlynn
Private Practice
An Integrated Health and Wellness Center
Wholeness ∞ Awareness ∞ Energy ∞ Transformation ∞ Connection
Dr. Laurane McGlynn is a clinical psychologist who integrates mind/body medicine with holistic approaches to healing and transformation. She holds doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy and Masters degrees in Counseling Psychology and Child and Adolescent Therapy. In addition, she has advanced training and certifications in mindfulness-based stress reduction, somatic resourcing, Vipassana meditation, Family Systems Therapy, Past-Life Regression and Health Psychology. In 2023, she completed training in Mind/Body medicine from Harvard Medical School. In addition, she is currently enrolled in a Masters program in Integrative Medicine. Laurane has earned licensue as a psychologist in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. She is the Director of the Healing Space - an integrative medicine and wellness center in PA. She was certified as a Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator by Grof Transpersonal Training in 2015. Laurane received her Holotropic Breathwork training directly from Stan Grof, MD and the late Tav Sparks, former Director of Grof Transpersonal Training. She currently offers private workshops and multi-day double holotropic breathwork workshops through Grof Transpersonal Training.
Aimon Kopera, MD, is a trailblazing leader in mind-body medicine. A fearless explorer of consciousness and the human experience, Dr. Aimon brings over 30 years in epigenetics, mysticism and plant medicine. She has worked across diverse disciplines, including lifestyle medicine, psycho-spiritual health and consciousness exploration. Early in her career, she served with the United Nations medical team. As Thailand’s leading expert in psychedelic medicine, Dr. Aimon is a MAPS-certified therapist and has trained under the Grof® Legacy Training program based on Stan Grof’s research into psychedelic therapy, Holotropic Breathwork, transpersonal psychology and spiritual emergency. Her work integrates techniques that guide individuals on a transformative path of self-discovery, healing and expanded consciousness. Dr. Kopera introduced the Gross National Trauma Index (GNT), a groundbreaking framework inspired by Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness (GNH) Index. The GNT will quantify the societal burden of trauma across psychological, social, and economic dimensions. This is a radical shift, bringing trauma out of the shadows and putting it squarely on the agenda of global policymakers.
Michael Morton is a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years experience working with individuals, couple and families experiencing relational difficulties. He is particularly interested in those struggling in recovery from various addictions and in particular sexual addiction and compulsivity. He specializes in working with families, couples and individuals struggling with trauma, sexual disorders and addictions. These areas include internet addictions, gambling and sexual compulsivity. He also works with Adult Children of Alcoholics and has been trained and certified in EMDR and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
Tom Francescott, ND is a naturopathic doctor and visionary teacher who blends natural
healing wisdom, modern science, mindfulness, and modern consciousness studies to help people
transform their lives. He is the founder and director of Dr. Tom’s Tonics, a wellness center and
natural pharmacy in Rhinebeck, NY. His specialized training includes: Lyme Disease and Associated
Diseases, Hormonal and Adrenal Health and Stress Support, Cancer care and Autoimmune Diseases,
Detox and Cleansing Programs, Digestive Issues and Gastrointestinal Issues, Mindfulness-based
practices such as meditation, breathing techniques, Holotropic Breathwork® and shamanic principles
for body, mind, and spirit healing. Dr. Tom is a certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator
and is on the staff of Grof Transpersonal Training, offering Holotropic workshops and
training modules in the US and abroad