We’re often asked how to continue the journey between sessions, or where to learn more about the deeper context of Holotropic Breathwork and non-ordinary states of consciousness.

While the real work happens through experience, the right books can provide reassurance, language, and support for the unfolding integration process. Below is a small library we lovingly recommend to our participants and to anyone curious about this work.

The concept of the Inner Healer is one of Holotropic Breathwork’s most important pillars.

Holotropic Breathwork is a breathwork modality aimed at bringing participants healing, self-exploration and personal growth through entering into a non-ordinary state of consciousness. It was developed by Stan and Christina Grof as a means to continue their healing work with clients through non-ordinary states when their current work with psychedelic therapy became illegal in the 1970’s.

Non-ordinary states of consciousness. Holotropic breathwork vs. psychedelics