Discover what lies within you and embark on a transformative journey to yourself. At a time when the world around us is becoming increasingly noisy and demanding, this retreat invites you to pause and engage in self-exploration, to take a journey inward.
Under the guidance of Hans Peter Weidinger, Daniela Weidinger and Michael Haid, intensive self-awareness through holotropic breathing is combined with the powerful nature of South Pelion in Greece. The process is supported by meditation and mindful hiking. This opens up a space for awareness, growth and new vitality.
Holotropic Breathing
Holotropic breathing, developed by Stanislav Grof, combines consciously accelerated breathing, supportive music, process-oriented bodywork and intuitive painting to create an intense experiential process. ‘Holotropic’ is derived from the Greek words ‘holos’ and “trepein” and means ‘oriented towards the whole’. In a safe and mindfully guided setting, participants turn their attention to the inner processes and experiences that flow into consciousness from an expanded space of perception. This allows hidden potential for development in important areas of life to become accessible. Discussing the breathing experiences in the group helps participants to recognise and understand their significance for their own development and to integrate them into their everyday lives.
To start the day mindfully, we also offer sessions with silent and moving meditation.
The integration of experiences is also supported by mindful hiking:
We feel the ground beneath our feet, listen to the sounds of nature, and perceive colours, smells and shapes with alert senses. Nature becomes a mirror of our inner selves. Through conscious walking, we find our own rhythm and connect with ourselves and the world around us. The experiences from the breathing sessions can be organised and developed further.
‘When you walk, walk in such a way that each step brings you home – to the present moment’ (Thich Nhat Hanh).
Course management
Dr. Hans-Peter Weidinger, Daniela Weidinger and Michael Haid
Course language
German and English (translations available on request)
Good to know
Who is this seminar for?
This seminar is for you if you are interested in self-awareness and holotropic breathing;
therapists can receive confirmation of continuing professional development.
Requirements for participation
Normal physical and mental resilience. As holotropic breathing can involve intense physical processes, participation is not possible in the following circumstances: pregnancy, severe cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, glaucoma, severe asthma, acute infections, severe joint and bone problems, acute psychological stress (e.g. psychosis, panic attacks, etc.). If in doubt, please contact Hans Peter Weidinger (+43 664 4632707) by telephone before registering.
Notes on participation
Participation in the retreat is at your own responsibility and is subject to confidentiality regarding the content shared by participants.
The retreat is intended as a self-awareness experience and is not a substitute for psychotherapeutic or medical treatment.
Seminar period:
Arrival Saturday 19 September, seminar begins Sunday 20 September at 2:30 p.m.
Seminar ends Friday 25 September at noon, departure Saturday 26 September.
Registration and information about the retreat
via our enquiry button, or
Dr. Hans Peter Weidinger
Mobile: +43 664 4632707
Mail: hp.weidinger@holotrop.at, www.holotrop.at
Michael Haid
Mobile-Germany: +49 170 4433303
Mobile-Austria: +43 664 3848974
Mail: kontakt@michael-haid.de, www.michael-haid.de
