Carlos Vega

Carlos Vega is a psychologist trained at the Universitat de Barcelona, specializing in emotional support, humanistic psychology, and ketamine-assisted therapy. He has nearly ten years of extensive experience supporting individuals struggling with addiction at the Fundació Arrels Sant Ignasi. Later, he expanded his background with training in Brief Strategic Therapy and earned his certification in Holotropic Breathwork from Grof Transpersonal Training. Since 2023, he has been a member of the clinical team at Synaptica Clinic, where he provides individual therapy and guides ketamine-assisted processes. His therapeutic style is defined by empathy, deep listening, and a warm, compassionate approach focused on personal transformation and holistic well-being.
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Holotropic breathwork: what it is, benefits, and workshops at Clínica Synaptica

25 June 2025

Holotropic Breathwork is an experiential method developed by Stanislav and Christina Grof that uses accelerated breathing, music, bodywork, art and group integration to access expanded states of consciousness. The article explains its origins in psychedelic research, its development after LSD prohibition, and the therapeutic principles behind it. It describes the