This week, the lovely Lydia Schamschula is Passing Through!

I had the privilege of meeting Lydia in April during my first experience with Holotropic breathwork.

She organizes and facilitates events with the team at Holotropic Breathwork Berlin, and has spent over a decade deepening her practice. Her background includes other modalities such as Zen and Osho meditation, Qigong, and yoga, which all inform her grounded, embodied approach.

Lydia brings a special blend of presence, care, and deep dedication to her work. She holds space with authenticity and openness, and is clearly committed to nurturing the inner healing wisdom; both in herself and in others.

In our conversation, we explore breathwork, Stanislav Grof’s pioneering research into psychedelics and birth matrices, non-ordinary states of consciousness, transpersonal experiences, and the deep healing that can emerge when we come together to be seen, heard, and held.

It was a real treat to sit with Lydia, and I hope you find as much insight and resonance in this conversation as I did.

You can find more about Lydia and her upcoming events at holotropicberlin.com.

If you’re curious about diving into this work yourself, there’s a special retreat blending Holotropic breathwork and Zen meditation starting October 18th, near Hanover, Germany.