Grof® (holotropic) Breathwork Workshop

Friday June 5th, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday June 6th, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday June 7th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

3108 Semmes Ave.

Richmond, VA 23225

Please review our Health Considerations before registering.

Space is limited.
(For financial assistance contact info@jivanmukta.life. We will do everything we can to support you and never want cost to be an obstacle to your healing and evolution.)


About Breathwork

Breathwork is an experiential method of self-exploration and psychospiritual healing that induces deep, non-ordinary, “holotropic” (moving toward wholeness) states of consciousness using conscious connected breathing, carefully curated music, and, when called for, special bodywork that helps to release bioenergetic and emotional blocks. It draws on elements from modern consciousness research, depth psychology, transpersonal psychology, Eastern spiritual philosophies, and native healing practices to utilize the extraordinary healing power of holotropic states.  

Breathwork provides access to many domains of the unconscious and opens psychospiritual pathways to healing and spiritual evolution. The process of self-exploration in holotropic states of consciousness is spontaneous and autonomous and is governed by the inner healing intelligence that resides in each of us.

We will meet on Zoom the Wednesday evening before breathwork to prepare for the journey. During the day-long breathwork experience, you will pair with another participant. One of you will serve as a sitter and one as a breather in the morning session, and you will switch places in the afternoon. Following your breathwork session, you will be invited to capture the essence of your experience by creating a mandala. We will end the day with a celebratory dinner followed by a sharing circle to begin integrating your experience.

[Participation in this workshop counts toward the requirements of anyone pursuing training and certification with Grof® Legacy Training.]


Meet the Facilitators

Ashley Mannell is a nurse practitioner and founder of Nourish Health & Wellness, an integrative psychiatry practice in Richmond, VA. She is certified in functional medicine, mind-body medicine, and ketamine and psychedelic-assisted therapy. She completed training for MDMA-assisted therapy through MAPS and CIIS. She joined Grof Legacy Training in 2024 and is also training as a somatic experiencing practitioner.


Sandy Wiggins is certified as a Breathwork Practitioner by the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance and is certified as a Grof® (holotropic) Breathwork Facilitator by Grof Legacy Training® through Grof Psychedelic and Breathwork Training Academy® where he also completed training in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. He is a certified meditation teacher and guides workshops and retreats around the globe.  


Cira Canelas is a psychotherapist with 30 years of experience, specializing in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Her work is grounded in a rich foundation of professional trainings, including EMDR, PSIP, and mindfulness, alongside transformative journeys to the Amazon. She is currently completing certification in Grof® Breathwork and Psychedelic Therapy through Grof Legacy Training®.


For further information or to schedule a time for a call: info@jivanmukta.life