Exploring Holotropic Breathwork

The Inner Door is the publication of the Association for Holotropic Breathwork International and from it; Kylea Taylor has selected articles from 85 authors and professionals in the Holotropic Breathwork field. They cover a wide range from an introduction to Holotropic Breathwork and related theories, to a practical overview of the technique, as well as a previously unpublished article by Stanislav Grof. It also includes various specialist aspects of Holotropic Breathwork such as trauma recovery, addiction recovery and psychiatric issues and physical healing. From that it moves on (reflecting a common pattern in breathwork) to more transpersonal aspects such as living life, astrology, kundalini and shamanism to other spiritual systems. The final chapters compare Holotropic Breathwork with other breathwork systems, its past and present, its relationship with research and its representation around the world. Because of its wide range the book offers a very good introduction as well as an overview of Holotropic Breathwork. The fact that the technique is presented in a number of short articles by many different authors, all with their own expertise, provides the reader with a very varied view. The grouping of articles reflecting various aspects makes the book easy to use as a general reference source for Holotropic Breathwork as well as other breathwork techniques. Although some of the articles are aimed for more 'in-house use', this book is an absolute must for breathwork therapists of all kinds. It will probably remain one of the important reference books in this field for a long time to come.