Psychotherapeutic Mechanisms of Holotropic Breathwork Through Charles Tart's Model of Altered States of Consciousness: A Conceptual Analysis
The Korean East West Mind Science Association May 31, 2026 SungShin Hong, Sunghyun Park
This study theoretically explores the psychotherapeutic mechanisms of Holotropic Breathwork, an experiential technique developed by Stanislav and Christina Grof, by employing Charles T. Tart's model of altered states of consciousness as a theoretical framework. Through literature review and conceptual analysis, Tart's three conditions of state transition (set, setting, and trigger) and his...
DOI: 10.55586/kewms.2026.29.1.127 (opens in new tab)
Altered state
Consciousness
Experiential learning
State computer science
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