Translated from our German original by AI. The German text was researched, written, and edited by the Psychedelia Foundation team and remains the authoritative version.
The US organization The Shift Network is hosting a digital event dedicated to Stanislav Grof’s 95th birthday on 1 July 2026. Under the title “Celebrating Stanislav Grof”, the event honors the decades of work by the psychiatrist and co-founder of transpersonal psychology. It brings together companions, professionals and interested participants worldwide to examine Grof’s formative influence on the study of non-ordinary states of consciousness and on the intersection of psychology and spirituality.
Grof is one of the pioneering figures in his field. He began researching altered states of consciousness as early as the 1950s, initially through clinical studies with psychedelics and later by developing “Holotropic Breathwork” together with his wife Christina Grof. His findings revolutionized the psychological understanding of the human being by extending the conventional biography with prenatal (perinatal) and spiritual (transpersonal) levels.
The online celebration focuses on the core areas of his work. These include new approaches to healing and personal development as well as the lasting influence of his theories on contemporary consciousness research. The event is aimed at a broad audience: alongside practitioners from therapy, psychology and coaching, anyone interested in spiritual practice and holistic approaches to healing is invited.
Stanislav Grof has shaped the study of the human mind for more than 60 years. The event brings together prominent speakers, among them Brigitte Grof, Jack Kornfield, Rick Doblin, Paul Grof, Jay Dufrechou, Chris Bache and Diane Haug, to celebrate his legacy together.
Participation is free of charge.
