Sacred Geometry: The Healing Nature of Mandalas
With Dr. Laurane McGlynn, Geoff Fitzpatrick and Sarah Hirigoyen
March 29 - April 2, 2026
We invite you for a rare opportunity to join Dr. Laurane McGlynn, special guest teacher from Ireland, Geoff Fitzpatrick and guest facilitator from England, Sarah Hirigoyen to experience the remarkable healing potential and therapeutic benefits of Holotropic Breathwork®. In this special topics workshop, we have the extraordinary opportunity to learn about the myth and mystery of Sacred Geometry and participate in the remarkable journey of creating a group sand mandala.
Holotropic Breathwork™ a powerful experiential breathing process that allows for self-exploration and healing. With eyes closed and lying on a mat, each person uses their own breath and the music in the room to enter an expanded state of consciousness. This state activates the natural inner healing potential of the breather, or “inner healer”, which guides the experience. This work can support
inner exploration, healing trauma, self-discovery, working with anxiety and depression, connection to self and others and spiritual awareness.
We create a safe and supportive setting with highly trained and experienced Holotropic Breathwork facilitators. In this double breathwork workshop, each person will experience four Holotropic Breathwork® sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter), a talk on sacred geometry and the process of creating sand mandalas, creation of a group sand mandala, sound healing session, sharing circles, mandala drawing and an evening community fire gathering.
This workshop is open to new breathers, experienced breathers, those in the Grof Transpersonal Training community, Grof Legacy Training community,
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies or anyone interested in Holotropic Breathwork, Sacred Geometry or the healing nature of mandalas. This workshop is approved by Grof Transpersonal Training for completion of the double breathwork requirements for the online training modules. It is also approved by Grof Legacy Training to meet the breathwork requirements for their
training program.
*Contraindications: pregnancy, serious heart conditions, epilepsy, glaucoma, retinal detachment, history of severe mental or emotional disorders, acute infectious disease, and recent injury or surgery. For more information or to register please use this link or email drmcglynn6@gmail.com.
Schedule
Sunday, March 29
- 3 pm Check-in begins
- 6 – 7 pm Dinner
- 7:15 – 8 pm Opening Circle
- 8 – 9:30 pm Talk: The History and Practice of Holotropic Breathwork
Monday, March 30
- 8 – 9 am Breakfast
- 9:15 am – 12:15 pm Holotropic Breathwork #1 – Please arrive by 9 am
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
- 1:30 – 2:15 pm Break
- 2:30 – 5:30 pm Holotropic Breathwork #2 – Please arrive by 2:15 pm
- 6 – 7 pm Dinner
- 7:15 – 8:45 pm Sharing Circle
- 8:45 – 9:15 pm Sound Healing Session
Tuesday, March 31 – Mandala Day
- 8 – 9 am Breakfast
- 9 am – 12 pm Introduction to Sacred Geometry talk, The Mandala Nature Process, Preparation for the Journey
- 12: 30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
- 2 – 5 pm Creation of Group Sand Mandala
- 5 – 6 pm Free Time
- 6 – 7 pm Dinner
- 7:15 – 9:30 pm Mandala Meditation with Screen Presentation/ Sharing Circle
Wednesday, April 1
- 8 – 9 am Breakfast
- 9:15 am – 12:15 pm Holotropic Breathwork #3 – Please arrive by 9 am
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
- 1:30 – 2:15 pm Break
- 2: 30 – 5:30 pm Holotropic Breathwork #4 – Please arrive by 2:15 pm
- 6 – 7 pm Dinner
- 7:15 – 9 pm Sharing Circle
- 9 – 10 pm Community Fire Gathering or Dance Celebration
Thursday, April 2
- 8 – 9 am Breakfast
- 9 – 10 am Create Your Own Wood Mandala
- 10 10:30 am Integration Talk
- 10:30 am – 12:15 pm Closing Ceremony with Sand Mandala/Closing Circle
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
- 2:00 pm Departure
*Please note that this schedule is subject to change at any time.
About the Leaders
Dr. Laurane McGlynn
Dr. Laurane McGlynn, PsyD is a clinical psychologist who integrates mind/body medicine, psychotherapy, mindfulness, meditation, Holotropic Breathwork, functional medicine and shamanic practices to support 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 […]
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Geoff Fitzpatrick
Geoff Fitzpatrick is a certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator and guest teacher with Grof Transpersonal Training. He has studied psychology in Trinity College Dublin, and is a Graduate of the Milltown Institute of Theology where he studied spiritual enrichment. Geoff was introduced to Mandalas while studying the pioneering work of Carl G Jung and has spent […]
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Sarah Hirigoyen
Sarah Hirigoyen, MA is a Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator and psychotherapist. Sarah was educated in Paris and London and received a BSc. in Psychology and a MA in Psychotherapy from City University in London. She began her training in the mental health field working with individuals with severe and pervasive mental health issues in a hospital […]
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