In recent years, “resilience” has become something of a modern virtue. We are encouraged to learn to bounce back, to cope, to keep going in the face of challenge. And in many ways, this is valuable. Life asks things of us, and the ability to respond with steadiness matters. But there is a subtle trap. […]
Supporting resilience, quality practice and staff retention during Social Work Week Each year, Social Work Week (16–20 March) provides an opportunity to recognise the essential role social workers play in supporting individuals, families and communities across the UK. It is also a moment to reflect honestly on the pressures faced by the profession, and to […]
Sophrology Academy graduate Kaylea Thomas spends part of her days helping people and businesses make better, more conscious choices for the planet… and the other part helping people feel a little more like themselves again. She recently wrote for the International Sophrology Federation describing the essential connection between these aspects of her work. Read Kaylea’s […]
Over the past year, there has been a growing conversation around nervous system regulation — and for good reason. Many people are living with sustained levels of stress, uncertainty, and overload, and are searching for ways to feel steadier, calmer, and more at ease in their bodies. Sophrology speaks directly to this need. One of […]
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 […]
