Vera Hanakov

Vera Hanakova

Vera Hanakova has been involved in the Holotropic Breathwork community for the past 25 years. During that time, she was personally trained by Stan Grof and Tav Sparks. Vera is a Holotropic Breathwork apprentice with Grof Transpersonal Training..Vera has a passion for yoga and received her 200-hour teacher training certificate from Sadhana College of Yoga. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in clinical psychology at SUNY (State University of New York.) Vera brings a warm and gentle approach to her role as a facilitator and is dedicated to supporting others in their healing journey.

Upcoming Programs by Vera Hanakova

Breath As Medicine: Connecting to the Healer Within - A Holotropic Breathwork Workshop

Oct 04 - Oct 07, 2026

This workshop will explore how Holotropic Breathwork® can facilitate healing from trauma, addiction, mental health issues and our desire for transcendence and wholeness. The New York Times described Holotropic Breathwork® as “heart opening” and a way to heal yourself and improve mood. For centuries, and across many cultures, non-ordinary states of consciousness have been used […]

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