We humans are such a vibrant, spirited, and inquisitive species. And yet, so much of our potential is getting lost in an environment that does not allow us to truly flourish. We have almost become used to living as thinking, feeling organisms in a society that has adopted a ‘machine-like’ structure; instead of ‘being’, we […]
Anyone who has, or who works with, children knows how hard it is to see a child in turmoil. From broken friendships to bullying or pre-exam stress, we do our utmost to shield their tender hearts with our affection, our words and our guidance. But, to be able to cope effectively with life’s knocks, we […]
We are born worriers as humans! From small niggles that occasionally distract, to crippling anxieties that take over our lives – we all experience them at some point. But, despite the bad reputation, worry and anxiety are natural emotions – and are, in fact, part of our basic survival tool kit, which alerts us to […]
A deeper exploration of consciousness with the use of sound is the focus of the advanced levels 5 to 12 of the Sophrology method. Corinne Guion started this adventure a little while ago and shares her experience in a guest blog here. A little while ago, I started my journey into the advanced training Levels […]
“Children have such a vivid imagination” – it’s one of those stock phrases that we use – but when do we ever hear it said about adults? As we move into adulthood, we are taught to trade in our colourful imaginations for a more logical and practical mindset to help us navigate the adult world. […]
World Values Day is an annual campaign to increase the awareness and practice of values around the world. Values are the things that matter most to us. They are our motivators, the passion in our hearts, and the reason we do the things we do. This month’s blog can be found in a collection of […]
Do you measure how much sleep you’ve had by how refreshed you feel in the morning? Perhaps you own a smartwatch, and you know – down to the minute – when you fell asleep and when you woke up. There’s more to achieving a good night’s sleep than simply going to bed at a good […]
We thought it might be a good idea to have one of our very own students share their experience of the Sophrology Academy Diploma Programme. The interview below was kindly given by Claire Poggio, who will shortly be moving to her second year with us! Thank you, Claire for sharing a little of your journey […]
If you have ever watched ‘Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly’ on TV in the UK, you will have seen wayward dogs become perfect pooches through simple lessons in control. That control, naturally, comes from the owner who lets their dog know they’re in charge, providing safe boundaries through a disciplined approach. When dogs misbehave – perhaps […]
What can you do to help your staff play an active part in their own Workplace Wellbeing? As employees rub their eyes and return to the glare of fluorescent lighting, (they really should be LED by now:), the question of how to make Wellbeing in the Workplace work well, looms large. In a recent YouGov […]
