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 […]
Beryl Palmer describes her experience of making a positive difference with sophrology in End of Life Care. My father had a horrible death. He was 82 years old and had a massive stroke whilst on holiday. He was given 2 days to 2 weeks to live but lingered on, slowly dying for 6 weeks in […]
In this interview, Sarah Prag shares her story of chronic fatigue, discovering sophrology, and her journey towards becoming a qualified sophrology practitioner. You’ve been living with Chronic Fatigue for several years now, tell us a little about when it started, your experience at that time and what that was like My experience of Chronic Fatigue […]
We caught up with Jacqui Knight, sophrologist, psychotherapeutic counsellor, and teacher at the Sophrology Academy to ask about the career change she made. What were you doing in your previous career? I worked in learning and development for global organisations, focusing on leadership and talent development. What motivated you to seek a change? My experience […]
Jack Draper is currently the British men’s no. 1 tennis player. He won his first ATP tournament in Stuttgart this summer and is now ranked no. 28 in the world. Just two and a half years ago, in January 2022, he was no. 275 in world rankings. That’s when he started working with sophrologist Alice […]
World Wellbeing Week is an opportunity to renew your commitment to a regular wellbeing practice. Just 5 to 10 mins and then a few moments throughout the day can make all the difference. Here are 7 of my favourite sophrology exercises to try for World Wellbeing Week, one for each day of the week: Monday […]
In a world which can seem increasingly bombarded by negativity and uncertainty, hope feels more important than ever. But it’s not just wishful thinking; hope is emerging as one of the most important predictors of wellbeing, increasing coping skills and resilience in the face of challenge. When uncertainty prevails and setbacks occur, hope protects us […]
