
Michael has always been passionate about helping others, and was inspired to pursue an education in social work at a young age. Starting from a humanist lens, Michael promotes awareness, acceptance, expression, and transformation in his work with clients. Through years of experience working with those struggling with substance use concerns, Michael has developed an inclusive, anti-oppressive framework that helps to create the space and the freedom for his clients to overcome the challenges they are facing. Michael believes that the therapeutic relationship is imperative to client healing, and values openness, compassion, and collaboration with his clients. Michael’s practice is trauma-informed, and LGBTQ+ positive.
Michael completed his Master’s of Social Work in 2013, and has worked largely within an addiction framework ever since, utilizing an approach that combines cognitive-behavioural and emotion-focused therapies. Michael has extensive experience helping clients interact and engage with their substance use as well as underlying concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and trauma. Michael is trained to help clients in preparation and integration of psychedelic and non-ordinary state of consciousness experiences.

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Holotropic Breathwork provides an important and powerful opportunity for deep self exploration and healing. Lying on a mat, with eyes closed, you use your own breath and the music in the room to enter an expanded state of awareness. This activates the inner healing wisdom which then guides the process.
Upcoming dates:
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Saturday May 16, 2026
Saturday Jun 13, 2026
Cost: $150 per day
Location: Remedy - 703 Bloor Street West, Suite 201 Toronto ON M6G 1L5
TO REGISTER
Please complete the waiver and medical forms and send to martinjstock@gmail.com together with payment by e-transfer to martinjstock@gmail.com
What you will need to bring to the breathwork session: pillow, single sheet, blanket, water bottle, and sleeping mask. Please wear comfortable loose clothing. Participants will also need to bring their own lunch and snacks. We will provide an assortment of herbal teas.
Order of the day:
Doors open at 9 am
Opening circle at 9:15 – 10:15am. Participants introduce themselves, We outline the order of the day and answer questions. We also outline the roles of Breathers and Sitters. Participants choose partners for the breathwork.
10:15am 1st Breathwork – 3 hrs – there is a short relaxation which leads directly into the breathwork
1:15pm Music ends – Breathers are provided with art materials to make some form of record of their experience
1:15-2:30pm Lunch/snacks
2:30pm 2nd Breathwork – Breathers and sitters switch roles for the second session
5:30pm 2nd Breathwork ends Breathers are provided with art materials to make some form of record of their experience
6:00 pm Closing circle – Sharing of experiences and art work – and conversation about strategies for integration and continued grounding
7:30pm at the latest, Closing of sharing circle.
FACILITATORS
MARTIN STOCK is a GTT (Grof Transpersonal Training) certified Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator and has been facilitating workshops regularly since 2015.
EMILY SADOWSKI Phd is a Holotropic Breathwork apprentice and Facilitator, Coach and leader in the area of Consciousness Development.
For questions and concerns please email: martinjstock@gmail.com
More information on Holotropic Breathwork: here and here
With regard to the ongoing prevalence of Covid:
We ask that you limit your contacts, as much as reasonably possible, in the week prior to the workshop. If you have to cancel because of Covid-like symptoms, even last minute - we will refund you.
Please complete the Medical Form, and the Release acknowledging that breathwork is a risky activity in the context of Covid and either email them or bring with you to the workshop.