Transpersonal Psychology and the Nature of Emotional and Psychosomatic Disorders

6 day-residential workshop (in English) integrating lectures with deep experiential practice of Holotropic Breathwork

with Dr. Stan Grof,

Diana Medina

and Grof Transpersonal Training staff

Sant Feliu de Guixols, Girona, Spain

August 22-27, 2010

This workshop is addressed to people interested in Transpersonal Psychology, in modern consciousness research and in their own personal growth. For those who want to train to become Holotropic Breathwork facilitator this is one of the four mandatory modules.

Transpersonal Psychology and the Nature of Emotional and Psychosomatic Disorders (Formerly Architecture of Psychopathology).

Content:

Stan Grof will be in the module during the first two days. He will explore with the group, accompanied by images, the traditional understanding of various forms of psychopathology of psychogenic origin, as well as the new insights into their nature and dynamics that have emerged from experiential psychotherapy and the work with non-ordinary states of consciousness. This work has revealed that psychogenic disorders cannot be adequately explained in the context of biographical models, but have also significant perinatal and transpersonal dimensions. This module includes discussions of various phobias, inhibited and agitated depression, suicidal behavior, obsessive-compulsive neurosis, conversion hysteria, sexual dysfunctions and deviations, impulsive disorders, psychosomatic illnesses, and addictions.

During the last 4 days participants will have the opportunity to know the practical experience of Holotropic Breathwork. The staff of Grof Transpersonal Training will lead 4 Holotropic Breathwork sessions; there will be also mandala drawing and integration time.

This module is open to people interested in Transpersonal Psychology and modern consciousness research. To participate in this module is not required to have previous experience in Holotropic Breathwork. Modules can be taken independently: to take this module does not represent a commitment to continue the training. For those who want to train to become Holotropic Breathwork facilitators this is a mandatory one. All modules are given in English (with Spanish translation), in a beautiful hotel in the Costa Brava, Girona, Spain. You will be asked to fill in a simple medical form.

Please note: Dr. Stan Grof has confirmed with us his definite participation in this event, as it has been described here. However, in the past, for medical reasons, Dr. Grof has had to occasionally cancel travel to Europe. While he is currently in good health and we are not anticipating any problem with his participation, we want to be sure you are aware of the small possibility. If Dr. Grof's health requires him to cancel the trip, his participation will be substituted with GTT director Tav Sparks. In case you would decide to cancel your participation due to this change, the organization would refund your deposit/payment, but will not assume responsibility for travelling arrangements.

Biographical notes:

Stanislav Grof, M.D., Ph.D.: Is a psychiatrist with five decades of experience in research of non-ordinary states of consciousness. In the past, he was Principal Investigator in a psychedelic research program at the Psychiatric Research Institute in Prague, Czechoslovakia; Chief of Psychiatric Research at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center; Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and Scholar-in-Residence at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California.

Currently, he is Professor of Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, CA; conducts professional training programs in Holotropic Breathwork and Transpersonal Psychology, and gives lectures and seminars worldwide. He is one of the founders and chief theoreticians of Transpersonal Psychology and the founding president of the International Transpersonal Association (ITA).

Among his publications are over 100 papers in professional journals and the books Realms of the Human Unconscious; The Human Encounter with Death (with Joan Halifax); LSD Psychotherapy; The Adventure of Self-Discovery; Beyond the Brain; Books of the Dead; The Holotropic Mind; The Cosmic Game; The Transpersonal Vision; The Consciousness Revolution (with Ervin Laszlo and Peter Russell); Psychology of the Future; Beyond Death; and The Stormy Search for the Self (the last two with Christina Grof). He also edited the books Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science; Consciousness Evolution and Human Survival; and Spiritual Emergency (the last with Christina Grof). His books have been translated into 15 languages.

Diana Medina: has been an integral part of the Grof Transpersonal Training staff since 1999.   A senior GTT workshop leader and teacher, Diana has taught modules and led workshops independently in Colorado, New Mexico, New York and India, as well as working closely with Stan Grof and Tav Sparks at training modules in the U.S., Spain, Ireland,England, South America and Mexico.

Diana began her personal breathwork journey in 1993 and was certified in 1998.  She lives in a high altitude mountain farming community in southern Colorado and it was in this community she grew up surrounded by a large family deeply embedded in the importance of  nature, community and spirituality.  Diana has practiced medicine in the specialties of pediatrics and family practice for over 20 years. Recently she has began practicing craniosacral therapy as an adjunct to her interest in holistic healing practices.  When she is not working, Diana has a passion for African dancing, spending time in nature, and enjoying her family and friends.

Diana says, "It is a great pleasure being part of the GTT staff and an honor to be a witness and support to people from all over the world in their adventure of self-discovery.  What a wonder to feel so deeply this being a member of the world community"

During the course of the six-day workshop, each participant will experience two sessions of Holotropic Breathwork as experiencer (or "breather), and two sessions as partner (or "sitter"). Besides the four breathwork experiences and the topics covered, there will be art, music, dancing, film, and integration during the workshop.
Groups are international, both GTT staff and participants come from diferent parts of the world. Being in Spain we also have also a large number of Spanish participants. It is an experience of deep and respectful work, but the athmosphere is relaxed and casual. Meals are buffet style, very abundant and of excellent quality and variety, suited for vegetarians and no-vegetarians. Cilmate in Spain is usually mild and often the wheather allows for meals in the outside gardens and terraces. If you want to see some pictures of the one module in Spain click here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/segura.juanjo/MusicaYTranscendencia#

You can find also a Mini-video of the last module in Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alicante-Spain/Respiracion-Holotropica/119498522749?ref=nf

The venue

The module takes place at the hotel Eden Roc, in Sant Feliú de Guixols, in the Costa Brava (an hour north of Barcelona), beautifully located at a cove by the Mediterranean Sea. The breathwork hall has great ocean views. There are several pools, one of them heated. There is also a Health Spa “Port Salvi”, specialized in ayurveda treatments and traditional Chinese medicine (they offer massages, medical check ups, etc.); it is necessary to book appointments for these services (not included). You can get more info in their web regarding treatments and prices.

Hotel Eden Roc, Sant Feliu de Guixols, Girona, España.
Telephone: 00 34 972 320 100
www.caproig.com

Registration information: Please find registration and bank info below. Once you have filled it out, please send it by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by post mail to: Holotrópica, Apdo. 7.111, Alicante 03016, Spain. If you need further information please contact us, we will be glad to help you.

Price and bank information:

The price includes the module, hotel accommodation and full board from lunch August 22^th until breakfast 27 ^th .

Reservation of place: Deposit of 300€

* In order to benefit from the reduced price for early payment you have to deposit the amount of 1.000€ before the specified date. The balance will be paid when you arrive to the hotel. Single rooms subject to hotel availability.

Bank information for deposits and payments:

From Spain

Deposit or money transfer to HOLOTROPICA in:

Banco CAJAMAR (Plaza de los Luceros, Alicante)
Cuenta: 3058 2505 92 2720023844

From other countries

Transfer to HOLOTROPICA in:

Name of the bank: CAJAMAR

Address of the bank: Plaza de los Luceros, Alicante, Spain

Bank international code (BIC – SWIFT): CCRIES2A

International Bank Account Number (IBAN): ES43 3058 2505 9227 2002 3844

Please make sure that your name appears as the person making the transfer or deposit. (Deposit not refundable after August 1^st, 2010, applicable to next modules)

Travelling information

This module will take place August 22nd to 27th, 2010, at the beautiful hotel Eden Roc, in Sant Feliu de Guixols, in a small cove of the Costa Brava in Spain. We will begin on Sunday the 22th around 10 in the morning and will finish before lunch on Friday the 27th.


Additional accommodation for extra nights: For those of you who make a long journey it could be a good idea to arrive the night before. That extra night is not included in the price of the module. If you wish to arrive earlier or stay longer, please contact us and we will help you with the hotel arrangements.


Please find below a list of useful telephones and addresses.


Have a good journey!


Travelling by plane: Quite likely you will have to fly to Barcelona (120 km away from the hotel) if you come from outside Spain. There is an Airportbus every 20 min. to the center of Barcelona. You can take a bus (departing every hour) at the Estación Norte of Barcelona to Sant Feliu de Guixols (it takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes; Bus company “La Sarfa”, www.sarfa.com). Once in Feliu de Guixols, take a taxi to the hotel (about 5 minutes, aprox. 7 euros).


Another interesting option is that you could get really cheap prices for European flights connecting with some important European cities from and to Girona airport (very close to the hotel retreat) in Ryanair. Their web is www.ryanair.com once you are in their page click on the upper right hand side “Book now” and you will find the possible connexions to and from Girona.

If you are travelling by plane in Spain (and from some European cities) you could try to get a flight to Girona (about 30 km from the hotel). At Girona there are buses every hour to Platja D’Aro (same “La Sarfa”), the ride is about 40 minutes and costs 6€ approximately. Once you get to Feliu de Guixols take a taxi to the hotel (about 5 minutes, aprox. 7 euros).


Travelling by car to the hotel: Well communicated from anywhere in Spain by national road or highway. Take exit 9 in Autopista A-7 Barcelona - Girona (exit Platja D’Aro), it is well signposted. From the highway exit it is about 30 km to Feliu de Guixols.

Travelling by train: The closest train station is in Girona (30 km). For those of you travelling by train/bus to Girona, the bus station is right in front of the train station. At Girona there are buses every hour to Platja D’Aro (bus company “La Sarfa”) the ride takes about 40 minutes and costs 6€ approximately. Once you get to Feliu de Guixols take a taxi to the hotel (about 5 minutes, aprox. 7 euros).


Meals: All meals are included in the price of the module, beginning with the lunch of the 5th, to the breakfast of the 10th. The service is buffet style so you can choose vegetarian or non vegetarian dishes according to your preference.


What to bring: For all activities is appropriate to wear comfortable and casual clothing. For the breathwork sessions please bring eyeshades (or scarf), easy to take off shoes, and some shawl. If you wish to bath at the beautiful pool (open depending on weather) or in the ocean (there are a beautiful beaches), you need a towel, swimsuit and sandals, a sun protection product and a hat.

Weather: The climate is hot. August temperatures usually do not drop below 18º C and max. temperatures are around 30º C. Most days are sunny. The hotel is heated and air-conditioned.

CONTACTS AND USEFUL INFORMATION FOR YOUR TRIP

Module Coordinators: Juanjo Segura - Sitara Blasco

Cell phone +34 607 302 727

Sitara Blasco + 34 607 400 820 (English)

E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web: www.holotropica.org


Retreat Center /Hotel:

Hotel Eden Roc

Sant Feliu de Guixols, Girona, España.

Telephone: +34 972 320 100

Web: www.caproig.com

Airport info: Telephone: +34 902 353 570

Web: www.aena.es

Train Service: Telephone: +34 902 240 202

Web: www.renfe.es

Bus Service Barcelona/

Girona Línea/Route “La Sarfa”

Telephone: +34 972 300 262

Web: www.sarfa.com

Taxi Service:

Sant Feliu de Guixols Telephone +34 972 320 934