Category Archives: Research

This large-scale study evaluated the impact of an 8-week Sophrology programme for young people with Congenital Heart Disease. Whilst aerobic physical fitness was not improved, significant enhancement in Health-Related Quality of Life was observed in young adults. The authors recommend further evaluation of the integration of mind–body practices such as Sophrology into preventive cardiology programmes. […]

The social work profession experiences elevated stress and burnout rates, yet self-care and resilience building remain underdeveloped areas in professional training. This paper explores the integration of Sophrology, a structured mind-body practice, into social work education to promote students’ self-awareness, emotion regulation and wellbeing. While limited in scale, findings suggest Sophrology’s potential as an innovative, […]

A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial Assessing the Impact of Sophrology in People Living with Chronic Pain in the UK by Charlotte Chatfield¹, Caroline Lafarge¹, Audrey Zannese² ¹University of West London, United Kingdom ²The Sophrology Academy, United Kingdom Abstract: This research showed that participants in an 8-week sophrology intervention experienced significant reductions in pain levels, pain […]

Lafarge, C., Marin., A., Murphy, L. Background Termination of pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR) can have negative psychological consequences. Research points to unmet needs for psychological support post-TFMR, and evidence of effective interventions is sparse. Sophrology is a low-intensity intervention widely used in Europe. Combining Western relaxation techniques and psychological principles with Eastern meditation practices, […]

Since 2020, the Sophrology Academy has been partnering with Out in the Field, dedicated to providing nature connectedness retreats tailored towards supporting the wellbeing of NHS staff for the benefit of themselves, their teams and the health and care system. To date, Out In The Field has hosted over 800 participants through our unique one-day […]

Abstract Alcohol use disorder (AUD) represents a significant health concern globally with a link between mental health deterioration and increased alcohol intake. Post-sobriety, individuals often lack mental health support, increasing relapse risk. Improving the wellbeing of those in alcohol recovery could reduce the likelihood of relapse, prevent health-related concerns and reduce healthcare costs. This study […]

A study of primary care patients using a randomised controlled trial showed a five-week structured Sophrology training program to be highly effective in reducing insomnia symptoms in primary care patients with moderate insomnia. This study also tracked patients over 3 and 6 months. Get access to the full study here.

This randomised control study found a four-week intensive group Sophrology programme to be highly effective for reducing anxiety and depression symptoms in primary care patients. Read about the details of the study here.