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Holotropic Breathwork, Second Edition : A New Approach to Self-Exploration and Therapy

1st ed.

Albany : State University of New York Press, 2023 [©2023]

1 online resource (289 pages)

Englisch

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The definitive overview of this transformative breathwork.

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Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Historical Roots of Holotropic Breathwork -- 1. Sigmund Freud and the dawn of depth psychology -- 2. Humanistic psychology and experiential therapies -- 3. The advent of psychedelic therapy -- 4. Abraham Maslow, Anthony Sutich, and the birth of transpersonal psychology -- Chapter 2: Theoretical Foundations of Holotropic Breathwork -- 1. Holotropic states of consciousness -- 2. Dimensions of the human psyche -- 3. The nature, function, and architecture of emotional and psychosomatic disorders -- 4. Effective therapeutic mechanisms -- 5. Strategy of psychotherapy and self-exploration -- 6. The role of spirituality in human life -- 7. The nature of reality: Psyche, cosmos, and consciousness -- Chapter 3: Essential Components of Holotropic Breathwork -- 1. The healing power of breath -- 2. The therapeutic potential of music -- 3. The use of releasing bodywork -- 4. Supportive and nourishing physical contact -- 5. Mandala drawing: The expressive power of art -- Chapter 4: The Practice of Holotropic Breathwork -- 1. Use of holotropic breathwork in individual sessions and groups -- 2. Setting and interpersonal support system -- 3. Theoretical preparation of participants -- 4. Screening for physical and emotional contraindications -- 5. Practical instructions for breathwork sessions -- 6. Preparation for the session and the relaxation exercise -- 7. Conducting holotropic breathwork sessions -- 8. The spectrum of holotropic experiences -- 9. The role of the facilitators -- 10. Mandala drawing and the processing groups -- Chapter 5: Integration of the Breathwork Experience and Follow-Up Work -- 1. Creating conditions for optimal integration -- 2. Easing the transition to everyday life -- 3. Conducting follow-up interviews.