Stacia Butterfield is a somatic practitioner and a Holotropic Breathwork facilitator.

Stacia's journey into Holotropic breath work started in 1999. Since then, she has been on a quest to explore the wisdom of the body and the intrinsic healing orientation of the psyche. She worked with Dr. Deborah Mash at Healing Visions, an early Ibogaine clinic in the British Virgin Islands and certified as a Holotropic Breathwork facilitator in 2005. She worked closely with Stanislav Grof for over 13 years. 

In this episode, we delve into Stacia's personal journey into this work, her experience with breathwork versus psychedelics, and the importance of set and setting in creating a safe and supportive environment for healing. We also discuss how she creates and uses an environment for integration after the breathwork sessions, and why Esalen, in particular, is such a significant place for integration.

Stacia Butterfield: Holotropic Breathwork's Unique Power

In 2018, I was a stressed entrepreneur in search of tranquility. While meditation and yoga were helpful, it was the daily practice of breathwork, particularly the Wim Hof Method, that truly transformed my life. This opened up a new world for me, and since then, I've had the privilege of guiding over 1000 people through extended, transformative breathwork journeys. These journeys into deep inner connection, stress reduction, and insights into life's direction have been nothing short of magical.

I'm excited to introduce you to this 45-minute breathwork session. Join me for a guided journey where we explore the magic of breath through the Wim Hof Method and more intense breathwork, akin to holotropic breathwork. This session is designed not just as a health practice but as a transformative experience, aligning with the spirit of inner exploration and self-discovery. Join this journey to dive deep into the power of breath and reach new levels of inner peace and insight.

45 Min Guided Breathwork Journey

The Magical Mystery Tour Jan 5 2024 Stanislav & Brigitte Grof LSD And Breathwork Pioneer Interview

Vivian Rosenthal is co-founder of Frequency Breathwork and Diamond Rose Sanctuary, where she combines Kundalini, breathwork, and energy medicine to create profound shifts in consciousness.

Vivian has guided over 10,000 people through therapeutic breath work sessions. In this episode, we’ll split our time between Vivian speaking about how breath work can elicit non-ordinary states of consciousness that can help combat anxiety and stress, and an actual full length breath work session. 

Vivian's is doing a lot in the world: her commitment to mental health has led her to collaborate with scientists on groundbreaking research, including a pilot study on using breathwork to treat PTSD, depression, and anxiety in veterans. She's also created the ambitious immersive symphonic breath work journey, “Symphony of the Soul” which debuted in Flint Michigan, bringing together hundreds of people to embark on a communal and transcendent experience.  

Get ready for an illuminating and experiential hour that might just change the way you think about your own body and the simple act of breathing.

Please visit these links to learn more about Vivian's offerings:

https://www.vivianrosenthal.com/
https://frequencybreathwork.com/
https://diamondrosesanctuary.com/
https://www.thesymphonyofthesoul.org/

Vivian Rosenthal on Frequency Breathwork (with full Breathwork Session!)

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WANNA PLAY?

Vision Flow Breathwork is a potent activation practice designed to increase energy, clear the mind, and open intuitive insight.

Inspired this session blends:
– the energizing rhythm of Breath of Fire,
– rapid Physiological Sighs for nervous system reset, and
– the deep power of Tummo/Wim Hof and Holotropic Breathwork.

This unique combination helps you:
– Ignite your inner fire
– Enter an expanded state of awareness
– Release emotional tension
– Receive vision-level clarity from within

Perfect for mornings, pre-creative sessions, or anytime you feel stuck and need to reconnect with your center.

Let your breath guide you into alignment.
Let your vision flow.

Vision Flow Breathwork

Marianne Murray, Ph.D. 

https://groflegacyproject.org/about-us/startup-team/

An experiential practitioner in the field of transformative learning, Marianne holds master’s degrees in transpersonal psychology and mindfulness-based psychotherapy and a doctoral degree in transformative learning and change in human systems. Integral to her work has been her training with Stanislav Grof – she completed the Grof Transpersonal Training in 2001, is a certified Grof® Breathwork facilitator, and has facilitated holotropic breathwork in the US, UK and Europe, Kenya, and India. In addition, she has trained and certified as a facilitator of Bert Hellinger’s systemic constellation work and as a massage therapist. She is a member of the faculty at the Academy for the Love of Learning where, for the past 22 years she has been intimately involved with the development of the core curriculum, helping to establish the Academy’s pedagogy. Marianne is senior faculty for Grof® Legacy Training USA, serves on the Board of Directors for Grof® Legacy Project, is a Mind and Life Fellow, and lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Our discussion centered on personal transformation, healing, and collective evolution through practices like Holotropic breathwork and psychedelics. Marianne Murray shared her journey from working in higher education to becoming a breathwork facilitator, exploring how transformative experiences can help individuals unfreeze emotional blockages and expand consciousness. We discussed the importance of creating safe, intentional spaces for personal growth, and how practices like breathwork and psychedelics can help people connect more deeply with themselves, others, and nature.

The conversation also delved into the current global meta-crisis, addressing how depression and anxiety might be natural responses to societal challenges. They emphasized the need for creativity, compassion, and maintaining hope while acknowledging the difficulties humanity faces. Both agreed on the critical importance of practitioners doing their own inner work and being impeccable in holding space for others during transformative experiences, warning against treating psychedelics or breathwork as a simple "silver bullet" solution.

Ken Wilber - Integral theory philosopher - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Wilber
Alexander Beiner - Author of The Bigger Picture - https://www.alexanderbeiner.com
Stanislav Grof - Founder of Holotropic breathwork, psychiatrist who researched psychedelics -
https://www.stangrof.com
Jack Mezirow - Theorist of transformative learning, known for the concept of "disorienting dilemma"-https://www.ecolas.eu/eng/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Mezirow-Transformative-Learning.pdf
Ram Dass - Spiritual teacher -https://www.ramdass.org
Christina Grof - Stanislav Grof's former wife, mentioned in context of their work at Esalen - https://www.esalen.org/memorial/christina-grof
Tim Reed and Maria Papaspiro - Mentioned in context of breathwork training -https://instituteofpsychedelictherapy.org

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Greg's Website www.emergingpurpose.net 
Psychedelic continual professional development -https://www.psychedeliccpdevents.com

Emerging Purpose Podcast Episode 11 Marianne Murray

Orignated from the largest DMT breathwork Channel on Youtube, ALCHEMYSOUND (former Breathwork Beats) is finally moving into the audio & streaming world. Behind the productions is the versatile German artist, sound engineer & producer @leftlukas.

So lean back, press play and focus on the deepest connections to life itself - music & the breath.

With over 20 years of breathwork experience, I empower people to master their nervous system and unlock visionary states using nothing but their breath.

Diving into the heart of things, exploring new ideas and new ways of seeing and being in this wondrous crazy world we share together, featuring in depth interviews with cutting edge creative out of the box thinkers, authors, healers and explorers of consciousness

"Voices of Esalen" features provocative, in-depth interviews with the dynamic leaders, teachers, and thinkers who reflect the mission of the Esalen Institute.

For more about the Esalen Institute, head to esalen.org 

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Vill Jazz is an Oslo-based DJ. His style ranges from dreamy desert deep house to deeply moving african tribal minimal techno. 

Vill Jazz loves to take the crowd through a journey where they experience the whole spectrum of emotions.

A podcast that celebrates peoples lives and aims to uplift and elevate the listeners experience of their own lives!

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