Holloman Institute

Cancelled | Integrative Gestalt at Esalen with Perry and Johanna: April 8-12
2024-04-08 17:00 - 2024-04-12 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Esalen, 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
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April 8 – April 12, 2024

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
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Integrative Gestalt Practice™ is a method of self-inquiry developed by Perry and Johanna Holloman over the last 30 years. Self-inquiry is a powerful practice for discovering and living that which is most authentic in us.
This in-depth program is for those wanting to experience the practice of Gestalt Inquiry to support their self-exploration. Integrative Gestalt Practice is particularly helpful in life transitions and with vital questions affecting the quality of our lives and relationships (family, friends, intimate partners), careers, and overall life purpose. The powerful tools presented in this seminar will continue to be helpful in daily life long after. The practice of Gestalt Inquiry can imbue us with an internal sense of agency, clarity, and strength and connect us to what many describe as a sense of “inner guidance.”
In this workshop, we will explore the different internal “parts,” or “sub-personalities,” which arise in different situations, such as our workplaces, in our intimate relationships, or with our families of origin. Becoming familiar with and accepting these different aspects of ourselves — which function to support and protect us — is an important part of developing “integrated awareness,” which can bring our different parts into working relationships with each other, giving us a sense of wholeness and clarity in life.
Perry and Johanna will combine experiential practices involving breath, movement, and structured “inquiries” in dyads and triads with individual “open-seat” work to create a well-rounded program suited for people who want to self-explore in a safe group setting.
Recommended Reading: Gestalt Therapy Verbatim by Frederick S. Perls and Steve Andreas, Diamond Heart Book One Elements of the Real in Man by A. H. Almaas
This workshop includes an additional $50 faculty tuition.

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Deep Bodywork®: Advanced Back-work: Working with Acute and Chronic Pain at Mount Madonna Center April 28-May 3
2024-04-28 19:00 - 2024-05-03 12:00 | Mount Madonna Center, 445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
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Dealing with acute and chronic pain of the back is one of the most common, if not the most common, issue facing massage and bodywork practitioners. Providing our clients with both immediate as well as long-term relief from back pain is one of the most valuable services we can offer. Learning to do this while taking care of our own bodies and remaining injury free is the goal of this seminar. We will teach you optimal body mechanics, allowing you to work with gravity instead of using muscle strength so that you can work effectively with less effort.
Some of the important soft tissue structures we will learn about include the erector spinae muscles, quadratus lumborum, psoas, piriformis, and deeper intrinsic muscles surrounding and stabilizing the spine. You will learn to work with clients lying prone, supine, and in the side-lying posture.
Deep Bodywork is a presence-based approach designed to engage our clients’ innate capacities to self-organize and heal. The most common theme we teach our students is the value of slowing down and giving our clients’ nervous systems a chance to “work with our work” from the inside. When we successfully do this, our work becomes more effective and long-lasting because our clients learn how to self-heal using the energy provided by our touch.
Each morning will begin with awareness-based movement and breath practices designed to help participants embody presence in a manner supporting this work.
Perry and Johanna developed Deep Bodywork over 30 years ago and lead seminars in the USA, Europe and Asia. They look forward to showing you how to incorporate Deep Bodywork into your current bodywork practice easily!
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100 Hr. Esalen Massage Certification in Spain, Sept.22-Oct.6, 2024!
2024-09-22 08:00 - 2024-10-06 17:00 | Centro Punta de Couso, Pontevedra, Galicia
The 100-Hour Professional Certificate in Esalen® Massage Course offers a comprehensive training for certified bodyworkers who wish to add the Esalen approach to their professional repertoire.
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Integrative Gestalt Practice™: Unlock Your Authentic Life Through Self-Inquiry
2024-12-02 17:00 - 2024-12-06 09:30 | Esalen, 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
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December 2–6, 2024

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
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Integrative Gestalt Practice™ is a method of self-inquiry developed by Perry and Johanna Holloman over the last 30 years. Self-inquiry is a powerful practice for discovering and living that which is most authentic in us.

This in-depth program is for those wanting to experience the practice of Gestalt Inquiry to support their self-exploration. Integrative Gestalt Practice is particularly helpful in life transitions and vital questions affecting the quality of our lives and relationships (family, friends, intimate partners), careers, and overall life purpose. The powerful tools presented in this seminar can help support the emergence of what is most authentic in us and will continue to be helpful in daily life long after. The practice of Gestalt Inquiry can imbue us with an internal sense of agency, clarity, and strength and connect us to what many describe as a sense of “inner guidance.”
Gestalt places high value on the development of awareness. Working within a group setting allows all participants to connect and learn about themselves and can shed light on how we relate to essential elements in our lives. Exercises done in dyads and triads help participants “metabolize” individual experiences, creating a powerful container for self-exploration and personal transformation.
Perry and Johanna will combine experiential practices involving breath, movement, and structured “inquiries” with individual “open-seat” work to create a well-rounded program suited for people who want to self-explore in a safe group setting.
Recommended Reading: Gestalt Therapy Verbatim by Frederick S. Perls and Steve Andreas and The Unfolding Now by A. H. Almaas
This workshop includes an additional $50 faculty tuition.

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Transpersonal Breath Practices: Hologenic Breathwork™ and Integrative Gestalt™
2025-06-08 17:00 - 2025-06-13 17:00 | Esalen, 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
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June 8–13, 2025

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
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“Breath is a force, a medicine, and a gateway to the unconscious mind and the very essence of our Being.” – The Holloman’s

Join us for an immersive five-day experience where ancient breath practices intersect with contemporary psychology to unlock the transformational power of your breath. For millennia, diverse yogic and spiritual traditions have harmonized breathwork with mindfulness to foster psychological healing and spiritual growth. Today, science validates the profound impact of breathwork and embodied awareness on stress management and immune resilience. Visionaries like Bessel van der Kolk champion the integration of breath, movement, awareness development, and educated touch for healing trauma.
On the sacred grounds of Esalen, under the expert guidance of the Hollomans, participants will have the opportunity to experience how breath can create altered states of consciousness, supporting deep psychological and spiritual exploration. Perry and Johanna use the powerful tool of Gestalt Inquiry to integrate these experiences into a deeper understanding of who we truly are. Participants will engage in various forms of breathwork, including extended two-to-three-hour breath journeys that open expanded states of consciousness and doorways to deeper dimensions of being. We will also begin our days with shorter, 50-minute “daily-dose” breath practices, perfect for at-home use.
Perry and Johanna will create a safe and supportive environment through Integrative Gestalt Practice and group sharing, ensuring that the insights gained from breathwork support your journey of healing and self-actualization.
In this seminar, we will:

Engage in two extended two to three hour hologenic breath meditations to explore the unconscious mind and access altered states of consciousness, complemented by shorter, 50-minute “daily dose” breath practices for ongoing use at home.
Learn the art of self-inquiry through Integrative Gestalt to cultivate “presence-based consciousness” in daily life.
Apply breathwork and Integrative Gestalt techniques to address trauma and restore our innate capacities for self-organization and healing.

Embark on this transformative journey designed to nurture personal healing and spiritual growth. Learn essential skills that you can practice in your daily life to continue your journey of self-healing and spiritual development. Whether you’re a professional seeking to expand your practice through the power of breath or an individual committed to deepening self-inquiry, we welcome you to join us for this exploration into expanded realms of consciousness!

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175 hr. Esalen® Massage Certification in Okinawa, Japan July1-15,2025
2025-07-01 08:00 - 2025-07-15 17:00
175 hr. Esalen® Massage Certification in Okinawa, Japan July1-15,2025
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Deep Bodywork: Healing the Shoulder and Carpal-Tunnel Syndrome in Barcelona, Spain - Aug 29-Sept 3, 30 CEU's available!
2025-08-29 08:00 - 2025-09-03 17:00 | Can Mas, Can Mas, Tordera, Barcelona, Spain
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Aug 29th – Sept 3rd 2025

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
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Integrative Gestalt Practice™: Presence, Authentic Connection, and Trust in Times of Change
2025-10-06 17:00 - 2025-10-10 09:30 | Esalen, 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
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October 6–10, 2025

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
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Gestalt is, at its heart, an awareness practice — one that invites us to be fully present with what is. This presence becomes the portal through which insight, inner guidance, and emotional regulation naturally emerge.
Gestalt practice allows us to connect with what is real and true for us — beyond old patterns, assumptions, habitual self-judgments, or the need to fix ourselves. Integrative Gestalt Practice™, developed by Perry and Johanna Holloman over the past 30 years, combines deep awareness with embodied exploration, offering practical tools to navigate life’s transitions, relationships, and inner questions with greater clarity and authenticity.
In this immersive workshop, we’ll guide you step by step in Integrative Gestalt Practice, a deeply experiential approach that engages body, heart, and mind. Through structured inquiries, breath practices, and movement, you will explore how awareness unfolds in real time and how it can bring clarity and a deeper connection to yourself and others. Group exercises, dyadic and triadic explorations, and guided self-inquiry will provide a dynamic space for transformation.
During this workshop, you will:

Learn Gestalt-based self-inquiry practices that deepen awareness and connection.
Engage in breath and movement-based exercises to access embodied wisdom.
Work in dyads and triads to practice deep listening to one another and your own soul’s unfolding wisdom.
Participate in guided group processes that create a dynamic space for transformation.
Some participants will also have the opportunity to engage in individual “open seat” sessions with Perry and Johanna, supported by the group’s presence.

By deepening your capacity for presence and authentic connection, you cultivate trust in yourself and life itself, even in the midst of uncertainty. Join us for an immersive experience to create a stronger sense of agency, clarity, and connection to your own inner wisdom.
Recommended Reading: Gestalt Therapy Verbatim by Frederick S. Perls and Steve Andreas and The Unfolding Now by A. H. Almaas
This workshop includes an additional $50 in faculty tuition.

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Deep Bodywork® with Perry and Johanna returns to Esalen! Healing the Back, Shoulders and Hips January 25-30, 2026
2026-01-25 17:00 - 2026-01-30 12:00 | Esalen, 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
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January 25–30, 2026

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
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Deep Bodywork®, when applied with great sensitivity, is one of the most effective healing modalities available to the professional bodyworker. It combines the integrating qualities of flowing massage with therapeutic deep tissue work to promote relaxation, restore tissue health, and support long-term structural change. Developed by the Hollomans over the course of 40 years, the form emerged from the knowledge brought to and created at Esalen in the ’60s and ’70s by early bodywork masters.
Through Deep Bodywork techniques, practitioners can enter the deeper soft tissue layers, freeing previously dense, hardened areas that may be chronically painful due to a lack of fluid exchange and energy flow. As these areas soften and “re-organize,” chronic tension patterns release, revitalizing living tissues with blood, lymph, and “Chi” (life) energy.
With a clear curriculum and moves designed for easy integration into any current practice, we’ll focus on intermediate and advanced deep tissue techniques to enhance the therapeutic skills of practicing bodyworkers, including massage therapists, acupuncturists, physiotherapists, and chiropractors. Our primary intent is to deepen participants’ understanding of how to apply effective deep work on the back, hips, and shoulders, utilizing practical methods for treating acute and chronic pain in these areas.
Emphasis will be placed on proper body mechanics so practitioners can learn to work with a sense of inner ease and avoid placing unnecessary stress on their own bodies. We’ll also explore how these techniques can complement other healing modalities in the treatment of soft tissue pain for a multidisciplinary approach to pain relief and functional restoration. Previous massage experience is recommended for this workshop.
Recommended reading: Quantum Healing by Deepak Chopra
*30 CEU’s are available through the NCBTMB, provided by Deepbodywork® LLC for bodyworkers. There is an additional $50 fee for CEUs. Please contact johannaholloman@gmail.com or phollomanconsulting@gmail.com with any questions.
This workshop includes an additional $30 for materials.

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The Healing Art of Deep Bodywork®: Addressing Acute and Chronic Pain in the Back, Shoulders and Hips
2026-03-29 17:00 - 2026-04-03 12:00 | Esalen, 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
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March 29 – April 3, 2026

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
For exact Date and Time details, visit the Register button link above.

Deep Bodywork®, when applied with great sensitivity, is one of the most effective healing modalities available to the professional bodyworker. It combines the integrating qualities of flowing massage with therapeutic deep tissue work to promote relaxation, restore tissue health, and support long-term structural change. Developed by the Hollomans over the course of 40 years, the form emerged from the knowledge brought to and created at Esalen in the ’60s and ’70s by early bodywork masters.
Through Deep Bodywork techniques, practitioners can enter the deeper soft tissue layers, freeing previously dense, hardened areas that may be chronically painful due to a lack of fluid exchange and energy flow. As these areas soften and “re-organize,” chronic tension patterns release, revitalizing living tissues with blood, lymph, and “Chi” (life) energy.
With a clear curriculum and moves designed for easy integration into any current practice, we’ll focus on intermediate and advanced deep tissue techniques to enhance the therapeutic skills of practicing bodyworkers, including massage therapists, acupuncturists, physiotherapists, and chiropractors. Our primary intent is to deepen participants’ understanding of how to apply effective deep work on the back, hips, and shoulders, utilizing practical methods for treating acute and chronic pain in these areas.
Emphasis will be placed on proper body mechanics so practitioners can learn to work with a sense of inner ease and avoid placing unnecessary stress on their own bodies. We’ll also explore how these techniques can complement other healing modalities in the treatment of soft tissue pain for a multidisciplinary approach to pain relief and functional restoration. Previous massage experience is recommended for this workshop.
Recommended reading: Quantum Healing by Deepak Chopra
*30 CEU’s are available through the NCBTMB, provided by Deepbodywork® LLC for bodyworkers. There is an additional $50 fee for CEUs. Please contact johannaholloman@gmail.com or phollomanconsulting@gmail.com with any questions.
This workshop includes an additional $30 for materials.

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The Heart of Relationship: A Weekend of Gestalt Inquiry for Couples and Friends at Esalen
2026-05-08 17:00 - 2026-05-10 21:30 | Esalen, 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
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May 8–10, 2026

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
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Fostering close and connected relationships is one of the most important things affecting the quality of our lives. Cultivating trust and openness with a loved one, whether with an intimate partner or friend, is an essential aspect of any successful, supportive relationship.
This weekend, Perry and Johanna Holloman, intimate partners and friends for over 30 years, will share the most effective tools and practices they have developed to nurture their connection to each other.
The primary tool Perry and Johanna will share is called Gestalt Inquiry. This easy-to-learn, powerful practice provides a safe context for exploring the most meaningful and sensitive aspects of relationships. Perry and Johanna like to think of it as a practice that becomes a continuing part of any successful long-term relationship because it places high value on compassion, respect, and love of truth. As we learn to discover and safely express what is true for us, individually, as a couple, or as friends, we deepen our heart’s capacity for intimacy and connection, which leads to a more fulfilling and meaningful shared life.
During our time together, you will learn practices and resources to integrate into your everyday life, such as:

Embodied practices involving movement, breath, meditation, and awareness to develop a sense of palpable presence as the foundation upon which your relationship can flourish.
The Art of Conscious Communication: learning to care as much about understanding our partner and what they’re communicating as we care about being heard and understood by them.
How to express needs, feelings, and appreciations in an attuned manner to deepen relational trust.
Understanding the “distancing behaviors” we engage in, usually as an unconscious form of defense against vulnerability and contact.
Learning to co-regulate each other in structured exercises, emphasizing compassion and respect so presence-based relating naturally arises.

This workshop is for couples of all genders and sexual orientations. A couple may be any two people with a history who desire a better future together, e.g., friends, partners, married or divorced spouses, parent and child, siblings, and others.
This workshop includes an additional $50 in faculty tuition.

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Transpersonal Breath Practices: Hologenic Breathwork™ and Integrative Gestalt™ June 7-12, 2026 at Esalen
2026-06-07 17:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00 | Esalen, 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
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June 7–12, 2026

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
For exact Date and Time details, visit the Register button link above.

“Breath is a force, a medicine, and a gateway to the unconscious mind and the very essence of our Being.” – The Holloman’s

Join us for an immersive five-day experience where ancient breath practices intersect with contemporary psychology to unlock the transformational power of your breath. For millennia, diverse yogic and spiritual traditions have harmonized breathwork with mindfulness to foster psychological healing and spiritual growth. Today, science validates the profound impact of breathwork and embodied awareness on stress management and immune resilience. Visionaries like Bessel van der Kolk champion the integration of breath, movement, awareness development, and educated touch for healing trauma.
On the sacred grounds of Esalen, under the expert guidance of the Hollomans, participants will have the opportunity to experience how breath can create altered states of consciousness, supporting deep psychological and spiritual exploration. Perry and Johanna use the powerful tool of Gestalt Inquiry to integrate these experiences into a deeper understanding of who we truly are. Participants will engage in various forms of breathwork, including extended two-to-three-hour breath journeys that open expanded states of consciousness and doorways to deeper dimensions of being. We will also begin our days with shorter, 50-minute “daily-dose” breath practices, perfect for at-home use.
Perry and Johanna will create a safe and supportive environment through Integrative Gestalt Practice and group sharing, ensuring that the insights gained from breathwork support your journey of healing and self-actualization.
In this workshop, you are invited to:

Engage in two extended two to three hour Hologenic breath meditations to explore the unconscious mind and access altered states of consciousness, complemented by shorter, 50-minute “daily dose” breath practices for ongoing use at home.
Learn the art of self-inquiry through Integrative Gestalt to cultivate “presence-based consciousness” in daily life.
Apply breathwork and Integrative Gestalt techniques to address trauma and restore our innate capacities for self-organization and healing.

Embark on this transformative journey designed to nurture personal healing and spiritual growth. Learn essential skills that you can practice in your daily life to continue your journey of self-healing and spiritual development. Whether you’re a professional seeking to expand your practice through the power of breath or an individual committed to deepening self-inquiry, we welcome you to join us for this exploration into expanded realms of consciousness!
Recommended Reading: Breath by James Nestor
This workshop includes an additional $50 material fee.
Disclaimer: Esalen workshops do not involve the use, provision, or facilitation of any psychoactive substances. Breath practice can be catalyzing. Individuals with any significant medical concerns, including a history of stroke, seizures, or cardiac issues, should consult with their physician prior to participation. If you are pregnant, or think you might be, please consult your physician.

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100 Hr. Esalen Massage Professional Training in Galicia, Spain June 15-29, 2026
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-06-29 17:00 | Centro Punta de Couso, Pontevedra, Galicia
GALICIA (SPAIN)
15 – 29 June 2026
The 100-Hour Professional Certificate in Esalen® Massage Course offers a comprehensive training for certified bodyworkers
who wish to add the Esalen approach to their professional repertoire.
Please open the brochure for details.
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The Healing art of Deep Bodywork: Organizing the Psoas and Healing Knees
2026-06-30 08:00 - 2026-07-05 17:00 | Centro Punta de Couso, Pontevedra, Galicia
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June 30th – July 5, 2026

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
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Deep Bodywork®: Feet and Lower Legs with Perry August 15-16 (12 hrs CEU's) San Anselmo, CA
2026-08-15 08:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00
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August 15 – 16, 2026

Perry Holloman
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Deep Bodywork®: Advanced Back Work in Kiental, Switzerland
2026-09-12 08:00 - 2026-09-16 17:00 | Kientalerhof, Griesalpstrasse 44, Kiental, CH-3723, Switzerland
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September 12–16, 2026

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
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Deep connective tissue techniques for massage and body therapists
As the demand for Deep Connective Tissue Work is increasing, Perry and Johanna Holloman have developed a series of Deep Bodywork courses which they teach at the Esalen Institute, California and worldwide. Each of these seminars focuses on specific body structures and segments and their functions and possible acute and chronic complaints. After participating in 5 Deep Bodywork courses, the Deep Bodywork Practitioner certificate can be obtained.
Perry and Johanna Holloman developed Deep Bodywork over 30 years ago and lead seminars in the USA, Europe and Asia. They look forward to showing you how you can easily incorporate Deep Bodywork into your existing bodywork practice!
Advanced Back-work: Working with Acute and Chronic Pain
Dealing with acute and chronic pain of the back is one of the most common, if not the most common, issue facing massage and bodywork practitioners. Providing our clients with both immediate as well as long-term relief from back pain is one of the most valuable services we can offer. Learning to do this while taking care of our own bodies and remaining injury free is the goal of this seminar. We will teach you, optimal body mechanics, allowing you to work with gravity instead of using muscle strength so that you can work effectively with less effort.
Some of the important soft tissue structures we will learn to work with are the erector spinae muscles, quadratus lumborum, psoas, piriformis, and deeper intrinsic muscles surrounding and stabilizing the spine. You will learn to work with clients lying prone, supine, and in the side-lying posture.
Deep Bodywork is a presence-based approach designed to engage our clients’ innate capacities to self-organize and heal. The most common theme we teach our students is the value of slowing down and giving our clients’ nervous systems a chance to “work with our work” from the inside. When we successfully do this, our work becomes more effective and long-lasting because our clients learn how to self-heal using the energy provided by our touch.
Each morning will begin with awareness-based movement and breath practices designed to help participants embody presence in a manner supporting this work.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites for participation in this seminar are a basic training in massage comprising 150 hours and experience as a massage therapist.
Remarks
32 hours of training, EMR/ASCA compliant.
Please bring
Neutral, plant-based massage oil and a fatty massage cream (thicker consistency such as shea butter, cocoa butter etc.).

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Hologenic Breathwork and Integrative Gestalt: Exploring Altered States of Consciousness
2026-09-20 08:00 - 2026-09-26 17:00
Hologenic Breathwork™ and Integrative Gestalt™: Exploring Altered States of Consciousness
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September 20–26, 2026

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
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Dein Atem – Tor zu Präsenz, Lebendigkeit und innerem Wachstum
Begleite uns auf eine sechstägige, intensive Reise, in der bewährte Atempraktiken auf moderne Psychologie treffen – und erlebe die transformierende Kraft deines Atems.
Seit Jahrtausenden wird Atemarbeit in spirituellen Traditionen genutzt, um Klarheit, Heilung und innere Weite zu fördern. Heute bestätigt auch die Wissenschaft, wie tiefgreifend bewusstes Atmen Körper und Geist beeinflusst – von Stressreduktion bis hin zu gesteigerter Resilienz und Wohlbefinden.
Unter der Leitung von Johanna und Perry Holloman wirst du erfahren, wie der Atem dich in erweiterte Bewusstseinszustände führen und dir Zugänge zu tieferen Dimensionen deines Selbst eröffnen kann. Mit Hilfe der Integrativen Gestaltpraxis werden diese Erfahrungen geerdet, sodass sie nicht nur Momente bleiben, sondern zu einer lebendigen Ressource in deinem Alltag werden.
Unsere Tage beinhalten sowohl kürzere „Daily Dose“-Atemübungen von 50 Minuten (ideal zum Mitnehmen in deinen Alltag), als auch zwei intensive Atemreisen von zwei bis drei Stunden, die dir tiefe Einsichten und neue Perspektiven eröffnen.
In diesem Seminar wirst du:

Zwei tiefgehende Atemreisen (2–3 Stunden) erleben – ergänzt durch tägliche 50-minütige „Daily Dose“-Atemübungen für deine eigene Praxis.
Die Kunst der Gestalt Inquiry erlernen, um deine Erfahrungen in ein tieferes Verständnis deines authentischen Selbst zu integrieren.
Einen sicheren und unterstützenden Raum finden, in dem innere Erfahrungen in Klarheit, Freude und Verbundenheit verwandelt werden können.
Wesentliche Fertigkeiten entwickeln, die dich auch nach dem Kurs begleiten – für mehr Präsenz, innere Balance und Selbstverwirklichung.

Für wen ist dieses Seminar?
Ob du deine persönliche Selbsterforschung vertiefen oder deine berufliche Praxis erweitern möchtest – dieser Kurs bietet dir kraftvolle Werkzeuge für Heilung, Bewusstseinsentwicklung und gelebte Präsenz.
Dein Atem ist mehr als ein physischer Vorgang – er ist eine Brücke zu dir selbst, zu innerer Ruhe und neuer Lebendigkeit.
Wir laden dich herzlich ein, diesen Weg mit uns zu erkunden.
Kursleitung: Johanna und Perry Holloman
Kursort: https://www.hollerbuehl.de/ Seminarhaus Hollerbühl
Kursdatum: Sonntag, 20. Sept. 2026, 18 Uhr bis Samstag, 26. Sept. 2026, 12.30 Uhr
Kurskosten: 950,-€ + Unterkunft und Verpflegung
Kursorganisation: Eva-Maria Leve, eva.maria.leve@me.com, 0179/2093963
Anmeldung Dein Atem – Tor zu Präsenz, Lebendigkeit und innerem Wachstum
Unsere Seminare setzen Stabilität sowie respektvolles, verantwortungsbewusstes Mitwirken in der Gruppe voraus.
Zur Sicherung von Sicherheit und Qualität behalten wir uns vor, Anmeldungen nicht anzunehmen oder Teilnehmende im Einzelfall auszuschließen.

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Integrative Gestalt Practice™: Embodied Presence, Connection, and Inner Guidance
2026-10-05 17:00 - 2026-10-09 09:30 | Esalen, 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
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October 5–9, 2026

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
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Gestalt is, at its heart, an awareness practice. It invites us to be present with what is. From that presence, insight, emotional regulation, and inner guidance begin to emerge.
Gestalt practice helps us connect with what is real and true for us, beyond old patterns, habitual self-judgment, or the impulse to fix ourselves. In a field of shared inquiry where judgment softens, authenticity has space to reveal itself. Integrative Gestalt Practice™, developed by Perry and Johanna Holloman over the past 30 years, combines deep awareness with embodied exploration. It offers practical tools for navigating relationships, life transitions, and meaningful inner questions with clarity and integrity.
During this workshop, you will:

Learn Gestalt-based self-inquiry practices that deepen awareness and authentic connection.
Engage in breath and movement-based exercises to access embodied wisdom.
Strengthen your ability to recognize and follow your own inner guidance.
Work in dyads and triads to practice deep listening to one another and your own soul’s unfolding wisdom.
Participate in group processes that foster presence and genuine community.

Several participants will also have the opportunity to engage in individual “open seat” sessions — live, facilitated personal inquiry processes with Perry and Johanna, supported by the attentive presence of the group. Witnessing and participating in one another’s work are often powerful catalysts for insight, as shared themes and human experiences resonate across the group field.
Join us for a week of embodied inquiry, meaningful connection, and renewed contact with your agency and inner guidance.
Recommended Reading: Gestalt Therapy Verbatim by Frederick S. Perls and Steve Andreas and The Unfolding Now by A. H. Almaas
This workshop includes an additional $50 in faculty tuition.

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Beyond the Long Stroke: Integrating Deep Bodywork® and Esalen Massage
2027-01-10 17:00 - 2027-01-15 09:30 | Esalen, 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
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January 10–15, 2027

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman
For exact Date and Time details, visit the Register button link above.

About this workshop
Deep Bodywork®, when applied with great sensitivity, is one of the most effective healing modalities available to the professional bodyworker. It combines the integrating qualities of flowing massage with therapeutic deep tissue work to promote relaxation, restore tissue health, and support long-term structural change. Developed by the Hollomans over the course of 40 years, the form emerged from the knowledge brought to and created at Esalen in the ’60s and ’70s by early bodywork masters.
Through Deep Bodywork techniques, practitioners can enter the deeper soft tissue layers, freeing previously dense, hardened areas that may be chronically painful due to a lack of fluid exchange and energy flow. As these areas soften and “re-organize,” chronic tension patterns release, revitalizing living tissues with blood, lymph, and chi (life) energy.
With a clear curriculum and moves designed for easy integration into any practice, we’ll focus on intermediate and advanced deep tissue techniques blended with Esalen® Massage to enhance the therapeutic skills of practicing bodyworkers, including massage therapists, acupuncturists, physiotherapists, and chiropractors. We will learn effective Deep Bodywork techniques on the entire body, integrating them with the presence-based long strokes characteristic of Esalen Massage. This creates a powerful blend of structural change and pain management with deep relaxation and integration.
Emphasis will be placed on proper body mechanics so practitioners can learn to work with a sense of inner ease and avoid placing unnecessary stress on their own bodies. We’ll also explore how these techniques can complement other healing modalities in the treatment of soft tissue pain for a multidisciplinary approach to pain relief and functional restoration. Previous massage experience is recommended for this workshop.
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Participants should have prior hands-on experience giving bodywork (massage, somatic work, or related modalities) and be physically capable of both giving and receiving deeper touch over multiple sessions.
*30 CEUs are available through the NCBTMB, provided by Deepbodywork® LLC for bodyworkers. There is an additional $50 fee for CEUs. Please contact johannaholloman@gmail.com or phollomanconsulting@gmail.com with any questions.
This workshop includes an additional $30 for materials.

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