Laurane McGlynn

About

Dr. Laurane McGlynn (workshop leader) is a clinical psychologist who integrates mind/body medicine with holistic approaches to healing and transformation. She holds doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy and Masters degrees in Counseling Psychology and Child and Adolescent Therapy. In addition, she has advanced training and certifications in mindfulness-based stress reduction, somatic resourcing, Vipassana meditation, Family Systems Therapy, Past-Life Regression and Health Psychology. In 2021, she completed training in Mind/Body medicine from Harvard Medical School. In addition, she is currently enrolled in a Masters program in Integrative Medicine. Laurane has earned licensure as a psychologist in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. She is the Director of - A Healing Space - An Integrative Medicine and Wellness Center in PA. She was certified as a Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator in 2015. She currently offers weekend workshops and four-day double Holotropic breathwork sessions through Grof Transpersonal Training. In addition, Dr. McGlynn offers Holotorpic Breathwork workshops to private groups, psychedelic-assisted training programs and organizations,.

Laurane feels her experiences in the Grof Transpersonal Training program have been some of the most deeply healing and profound experiences of her life. She feels honored to have been trained by Stan Grof and Tav Sparks and is deeply committed to continuing their legacy through her teaching and workshops.

Qualifications

Laurane has been offering weekend and four day Holotropic Breathwork® workshops throughout the United States for the past ten years and involved with GTT since 2009. Laurane is a musician, poet and author. She has published a book of poetry entitled “Opening Inward- A Collection of Poetry from the Inner World of Holotropic Breathwork” based on her healing, transformative and mystical experiences with Holotropic Breathwork®. Laurane has earned licensure as a psychologist in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. She currently works as a graduate professor of psychology; psychologist in a university counseling center; and Director of A Healing Space - An Integrative Medicine and Wellness Center in PA. Her work is heart-centered, compassionate, intuitive and empowering.

Laurane McGlynn

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SACRED JOURNEYS - A HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK and SHAMANISM Retreat

2024-12-01 00:00:00


In this double breathwork workshop, we create a safe and supportive setting, with highly trained and experienced Holotropic Breathwork facilitators. We begin with a talk on the theory and practice of Holotorpic Breathwork and connect as a community. Each person will experience four Holotropic Breathwork sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter), one shamanic journey, creating art altars in nature, sound healing session, integrative writing practice, group support and integration through sharing circles and our evening fire gathering; and expressive arts with mandala drawing.​ Cost includes 3 nights housing, 9 buffet- style meals and the workshop. This workshop is open to new breathers, experienced breathers, those in the GTT Holotropic facilitator training or those interested in experiencing Holotropic Breathwork. For those who are in a psychedelic-assisted therapy training program, Grof Legacy Training or MAPS traning, this workshop may fulfill your requirement for practical experience sitting for others in expanded states of consciousness. This workshop is approved by Grof Transpersonal Training to meet the requirements for an in person double breathwork session for completion of the virtual modules. CONTRAINDICATIONS: This workshop is not appropriate during pregnancy, for persons with cardiovascular disease including heart attacks and angina, Severe or Uncontrolled Hypertension, Severe Mental Illness, Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Glaucoma or Retinal Detachment, Recent Surgeries, Recent Physical Injuries, Recent Infectious/Communicable Diseases, Asthma (if you have asthma, bring your inhaler to the workshop). ​ To register, please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com

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Holotropic Breathwork Double Breathwork Residential Workshop

2025-05-18 00:00:00


Transforming Trauma - Healing Our Deepest Wounds - A Holotropic Breathwork Special Event

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HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK AND NATURE IMMERSION - KRIPALU CENTER FOR YOGA AND HEALTH- A 5 day Residential Double Breathwork Workshop - West Stockbridge, MA (Berkshire Mountains)

2025-06-08 00:00:00


Workshop includes 4 Holotropic Breathwork sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter), a talk on the theory and practice of Holotropic Breathwork, sound journey, creating art altars in nature, integrative writing practice, nature-based practices, mandala drawing, sharing circles. evening fire ritual and celebration. We invite you to join us as we return to Kripalu Center in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. Kripalu offers all level morning, afternoon and evening yoga classes, yoga dance at noon, daily meditation/yoga nidra workshop, evening acitivites, three healthy farm to table meals per day, lake and beach area, kayaking, guided hiking, Healing Arts services, meditation rooms, reading room, workout rooms, Cafe and bookstore, internet lounges and much more. TO REGISTER, PLEASE EMAIL drmcglynn6@gmail.com

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FOLLOW THE CALL: Integration of Psychedelic/Holotropic Experiences: A Holotropic Breathwork 5 day Double Breathwork Residential Workshop

2025-08-17 00:00:00


The Forest Refuge Retreat is a four day intensive residential retreat that integrates Holotropic Breathwork, mindfulness, sound healing and nature-based practices to work with the physical, emotional, relational and spiritual aspects of the human experience. The Retreat is suitable for a wide range of issues including chronic medical issues, cancer, chronic pain, relationship issues, professional or personal burnout, feeling stuck or trapped, loss of meaning and purpose, significant life transitions, grief and loss, depression and anxiety. We access and utilize both conscious and unconscious paths of exploration and self-discovery to support people in moving toward health and healing. Some of the processes offered at the Forest Refuge Retreat include interactive lectures, 4 Holotropic Breathwork sessions, sharing circles, reconnecting with the healing potential of nature, therapeutic writing, group processes, focused release work and artistic expression. To register, please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com

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Healing the Hungry Ghost of Addictions: The Quest for Wholeness

2025-10-26 00:00:00


Embracing the Shadow: Moving Toward Wholeness - Dr. Laurane McGlynn and John Stockberger

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Holotropic Breathwork 5 Day Retreat: Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health - West Stockbridge, MA

2025-11-09 00:00:00