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 […]
This study looked into the use of complementary therapies by people suffering from endometriosis-related pain. The most common were Osteopathy, Anti-inflammatory diet, Sophrology, Yoga and Physiotherapy. Almost half of the respondents reported using Sophrology with a high satisfaction rate. The authors conclude: Complementary medicine is commonly utilized by women with endometriosis to alleviate pain, potentially […]
Macmillan Cancer Support lists sophrology as one of the mind-body therapies that may help people cope with side effects, feel relaxed and improve their well-being. More info on the Macmillan website here. Conventional therapies often diminish quality of life, exacerbating stress, anxiety, and depression. Mind-body practices, such as sophrology, offer complementary solutions to improve well-being. […]
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 […]
Sophrologist (and Sophrology Academy graduate) Lindsey Frances talks about Sophrology, the positive impact of exercise and the negative flipside of over-exercising as running away from emotions, the five pillars of wellbeing, and so much more. Listen here.
On the 5th of October we celebrated the graduation of eight new sophrologists in the English-speaking world. They will be bringing sophrology to more people in Bath, Berkshire, Birmingham, Kent, London, North Devon, West Sussex, and Switzerland. Here’s a little about what they each plan to do with their sophrology qualification: Anne Duthuit Anne is […]
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 […]
