The shape of a group session
A group session runs across a full day or a weekend. Participants work in pairs — one breathing, one sitting — supported by two or more certified facilitators, a curated musical journey, mandala art and a closing integration circle. The group container itself is part of the medicine: being witnessed, and witnessing another, is what allows the deeper layers to safely emerge.
Every place is confirmed by a private phone conversation and a confidential medical questionnaire beforehand. We meet on Zoom the week before to introduce the roles of breather, sitter and facilitator, and again the week after for integration.
Formats we offer
One-day workshop — one breathing session and one sitting session in a small group, with opening and closing circles.
Weekend residential — Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime, one full breathwork session per person, held at the lodge with all meals included.
Double-breathwork residential — Thursday evening to Sunday lunchtime, two full breathwork sessions per person.
Dates
Group dates are announced seasonally. Please contact Kate or Claire directly, or use the sign-up page below, to be notified when the next Group Holotropic weekend at Danu Lodge opens for booking.
Common questions
Frequently asked
Is Group Holotropic Breathwork the same as the Grof method?+
Yes. The method is unchanged. Because 'Holotropic Breathwork' remains a trademark of Grof Transpersonal Training, practitioners certified through Grof Legacy Training hold the same practice under regional names. Ours is Celtic Holotropic Breathwork.
How large is a group?+
Small — typically eight to fourteen participants, held by two or more certified facilitators plus assistants. This is not a large workshop format.
Do I have to complete an intake before joining?+
Yes. Everyone has a phone conversation with a facilitator and completes a confidential medical questionnaire before a place is offered.