There’s a growing body of research showing that very brief mind-body practices—sometimes lasting as little as 20 seconds—can have surprisingly powerful effects on wellbeing. These “micropractices” help interrupt ruminative thought patterns, calm the physiological stress response, and promote feelings of peace and safety that can last well beyond the practice itself. A recent Journal of […]
Sandrine Singleton-Perrin shares the story of developing the latest app featuring Sophrology – built especially for Founders. When I joined the Weave back in 2023 and began working closely with its co-founders, James Cracknell and Adam Roxby, I had no idea that two years later we would be launching an app for founders that would […]
‘Consciousness is the ultimate question of existence. Nothing is more essential than our experience. Yet we have no consensus, and perhaps no clue, about what it actually is’. So says a recent article in the New Scientist magazine. The article’s author, Robert Lawrence Kuhn has charted more than 350 theories onto a fascinating “landscape” of […]
Introduction Balancing a high-powered career with family life is a challenge familiar to many. For Rosie — a COO at an investment firm, mother of four, and Ironman athlete—the pressure was immense. The long hours, constant decision-making, and competing demands began to take a toll, not just on her energy levels, but on her overall […]
Research in cognitive neuropsychology has shown that the way we hold our bodies, our posture in daily life, can significantly shape attention, emotional tone, and cognitive clarity. This resonates deeply with the foundations of Sophrology, which recognises the body not as separate from the mind, but as a gateway to it. This is the influence […]
James Cracknell shares his experience of Sophrology and what he believes it can bring to The Weave, an innovation community where visionaries, founders and business owners gather to grow, thrive and survive. James is co-founder at The Weave, entrepreneur in residence at the University of Essex, and a community leader on a mission to fight […]
Breath is life. It is a constant rhythm, a silent companion that sustains us from our first moment to our last. Interest in the power of the breath is increasing rapidly nowadays as more is discovered about its potential benefits to physical and mental wellbeing. Within the practice of sophrology, the breath becomes a gateway […]
Interview with Elisabeth Carlsson, Nutritional Therapist Since talking with several nutritional therapists at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine (IPM) Conference last year, I’ve been wanting to explore further the beneficial connection between sophrology and nutritional therapy. To shed light on this topic, I recently interviewed Elisabeth Carlsson, a nutritional therapist who has worked with a […]
Twenty years ago, the mention of menopause made people feel uncomfortable and it was a natural process that got swept under the carpet, leaving women feeling anxious and uncertain about the physiological changes their bodies and minds were experiencing. Luckily, in the last 5 years, the menopause journey has been increasingly recognised as a potentially […]
Steve Cooper reflects on men’s health and wellbeing, his own heath challenges and why sophrology is a great choice for men. As we leave the month of November behind, I’ve been reflecting on the Movember movement, its humble beginnings and how it has grown over the years. It’s amazing to think that it was all […]
