This retreat will be facilitated in English. 

Grof® Breathwork is a unique, powerful, experiential method of self-exploration and psychotherapy developed by Stanislav Grof and his late wife Christina, based on perennial wisdom traditions and the results of modern consciousness research.

A combination of simple means: accelerated breathing, evocative music, and energy-releasing bodywork induces deep, holotropic states of consciousness, and the activation of our inner healing capacity, physically, psychologically and spiritually. Holotropic literally means moving towards wholeness.

In this group session participants work in pairs and alternate in the roles of “breathers” and “sitters.” The process is supervised by trained facilitators, who assist participants whenever support is needed.

The breathwork sessions last approximately 3 hours and each participant will take part once as an active breather and once as a “sitter” to another participant. In the facilitated sharing circle we integrate the experiences of the day.

Date:
8th November from 9 am to 9 pm GMT

  • Preparatory Zoom Meeting 1 week before
  • Breathwork Day: Saturday 8th November from 9 am to 9 pm GMT
  • Optional extra integration day (at an extra cost of €100): Sunday 9th November from 10 am to 5 pm GMT
  • Follow-up Zoom Meeting 1 week after the breathwork day

Facilitators:
Dr. Lisa Brinkmann and Claire Mathews are both Irish-based GLT Nordic Faculty Members.

Lisa is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience, trained in Grof® Breathwork and Psychedelic Therapy, who brings deep expertise in trauma, sexuality, and gender together with a passion for supporting women’s wellbeing and holistic growth.

Claire is a certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator, NLT Mind Coach, and Shamanic practitioner who draws on her deep experience with holotropic states of consciousness to support individuals in connecting with their own inner healing wisdom.

Venue:
An Sanctoir, Ballydehob, West Cork, Ireland

Cost: €200
Nourishing vegetarian lunch, dinner and teas/coffees are included.
Limited accommodation available on site at extra cost.
Optional Integration Day

For more information or to book your place, please contact Lisa:
Tel: 00353 – (0)87 – 6705234
mail@lisabrinkmann.com

You can download the flyers below:
Breathwork Day 8th November 2025
Optional Integration Day 9th November 2025