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 […]
In a fresh and exciting development in wellness, sophrology has been integrated in a therapeutic diving method developed by Bathysmed® — a unique approach that invites you to descend beneath the surface of waters and experience new depths of self‐regulation, mindful awareness and embodied tranquillity. Bathysmed® describes itself as an evidence‐based therapeutic approach to scuba […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
