Holotropic Training Module – The Holotropic Paradigm with Sitara Blasco | Germany 2027

Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Psychology

This dynamic six-day module offers an immersive exploration of the principles, philosophy, and transformative potential of Holotropic Breathwork® and non-ordinary states of consciousness within the framework of Transpersonal Psychology.

This module is open to everyone. You do not need to be enrolled in the training program or intend to become a facilitator in order to participate. It can be taken as part of the Holotropic Breathwork® Training Program, or simply as a deep personal and educational exploration of the Holotropic approach.

For those pursuing certification as Holotropic Breathwork® facilitators, this module is one of the essential core modules of the training program. It is equally valuable for professionals in the fields of psychology, psychotherapy, personal development, bodywork, healing, and consciousness exploration who wish to deepen their understanding of the psyche and its innate capacity for transformation.

Drawing on the pioneering work of Stanislav Grof and decades of experiential research, this module offers both theoretical foundations and direct personal experience of the Holotropic approach.

What We Will Explore

1. The Origins of Holotropic Breathwork®

Discover how Holotropic Breathwork® emerged within the field of Transpersonal Psychology, integrating ancient wisdom, modern therapeutic insights, consciousness research, and experiential approaches to healing and self-exploration.

2. Holotropic Principles and Strategies

Learn the core principles that guide the work: trust in the inner healing intelligence, respect for each individual’s unique process, a non-directive approach, and the facilitator’s art of “doing not doing.”

3. Cartography of the Psyche

Explore Stanislav Grof’s expanded map of the psyche, including the biographical, perinatal, and transpersonal dimensions of human experience. This cartography offers a powerful framework for understanding your own inner experiences and for supporting others in non-ordinary states of consciousness.

4. Perinatal Matrices

Grof’s Basic Perinatal Matrices reveal how birth-related experiences may imprint deep emotional, psychological, and spiritual patterns. Exploring these layers within Holotropic experiences can offer profound insight into themes of transformation, death, rebirth, struggle, surrender, and renewal.

5. COEX Systems — Systems of Condensed Experience

COEX systems are emotionally connected clusters of memories and experiences that shape our inner world, relationships, and patterns of perception. Exploring individual COEX systems can open pathways to deep healing, integration, and personal growth.

Immersive Practice

Theoretical learning is complemented by direct experiential practice. During the module, participants will take part in four Holotropic Breathwork sessions: two as a breather and two as a sitter.

The module also includes lectures, group sharing, creative expression, integration time, and opportunities for reflection and dialogue. Through this combination of theory, practice, and community, participants gain both personal insight and a deeper professional understanding of how to safely navigate and support non-ordinary states of consciousness.

This module is a profound journey toward self-awareness, transformation, and a deeper understanding of the essence of the Holotropic approach.

Teachers & Facilitators

This module will be guided by internationally experienced Holotropic Breathwork® teachers and facilitators with decades of work in expanded states of consciousness, transpersonal psychology, psychotherapy, integration, and experiential self-exploration.

The module will be led by Sitara Blasco, together with an international teaching team and the Holotropic Berlin team.

Sitara Blasco

Senior Teacher – Module Leader
Psychologist, Holotropic Breathwork® Trainer, and Senior Member of the Grof Transpersonal Training International Faculty. Read more

Marc B. Aixalà

Psychologist, psychotherapist, Holotropic Breathwork® teacher and facilitator, and author of Psychedelic Integration: Psychotherapy for Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness. Read more

Jean Farrell

Psychotherapist, supervisor, and Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator certified in 1996, with long-standing international experience in Grof Training modules and workshops. Read more

Juanjo Segura

Therapist, Holotropic Breathwork® Trainer, and Senior Member of the Grof Transpersonal Training International Faculty. Read more

Nora McDonnell

Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator certified in 2011, with experience facilitating workshops and training modules internationally. Read more

Holotropic Berlin and an international team of facilitators
The module will be supported by Lydia Schamschula, Cyrus Bruton and Holotropic Berlin together with an international team of experienced facilitators, offering preparation, organization, continuity, and integration support throughout the process.

Training Recognition

This module is part of the Holotropic Breathwork® Training Program and counts toward certification as a Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator.

Agenda

The module begins on Friday, 30 July 2027 at 11:00 am and ends on Wednesday, 4 August 2027 around 1:00 pm after lunch.

Most training days include morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. The usual working hours are approximately 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, with breaks for meals, coffee, tea, and rest.

You will receive the full schedule upon arrival. If you are not arriving the day before, please plan to be at the venue by 10:30 am on Friday morning so that we can begin together on time.

Venue & Travel

The module will take place at Seminarhaus Neu Schönau, near Waren (Müritz), in the Mecklenburg Lake District in Germany.

More information about the venue: Seminarhaus Neu Schönau

The nearest major airport is Berlin. From Berlin, there are train connections to Waren (Müritz). Further travel details will be sent to participants after registration.

Closer to the module, we will provide an online shared travel list to help participants coordinate taxi sharing, car sharing, and possible transfers with each other.

Price & Payment

Regular module fee: €1150

Early Bird module fee: €950 for registrations received by 18 June 2027.

Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of €240 is required to secure your place after your application has been confirmed.

Participants from Poland, Ukraine, and other low-income countries who are experiencing verifiable financial difficulties may request a reduced rate. Please contact us for further information if this applies to you.

Accommodation and full board are not included in the module fee and are paid separately upon arrival directly at the seminar house.

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation fee for this module is €240.

If you cancel more than 30 days before the start of the module, the amount paid minus the €240 cancellation fee will be refunded.

If you cancel within 30 days before the start of the module, the module fee is non-refundable. However, the amount paid minus the €240 cancellation fee may be transferred to a future module offered by Holotropic Berlin.

If the organizers need to cancel the module for any reason, the full amount paid for the module fee will be refunded.

Please note that the organizers cannot be held responsible for any additional costs incurred by participants, such as travel expenses, accommodation booked independently, or other personal arrangements.

Accommodation & Meals

Accommodation and full board are arranged through the seminar house and paid directly upon arrival at the venue.

Single room incl. full board: €121 per person / per night

Double room incl. full board: €98 per person / per night

Triple room incl. full board: €94 per person / per night

Tent / van incl. full board: €74 per person / per night

We organize room reservations on behalf of participants. Please note that single and double rooms are limited and allocated in the order of confirmed registration. While we cannot guarantee a single or double room, we will do our best to accommodate your preference.

Application & Registration

You can register online or contact us directly at info@holotropicberlin.com