Holloman Institute

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

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 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.
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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 | CA
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August 15 – 16, 2026

Perry Holloman
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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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