Sophrology for Beginners: Simple techniques for relaxation and wellbeing

By 50Minutes

Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about sophrology with this straightforward guide.

Sophrology is a powerful tool for promoting physical and mental health, and can be used for a range of purposes, from treating stress and insomnia to preparing for surgery or childbirth. The discipline was developed by the Colombian psychiatrist Alfonso Caycedo in the 1960s, and its popularity has risen steadily ever since. With this guide, you can quickly gain an understanding of its basic principles and applications and see the benefits for yourself!

In just 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Understand the history and key principles of sophrology
• Find out how sophrology can help you in various areas of your life
• Practise some simple sophrology exercises at home

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• Language: English
• Publisher: 50Minutes.com
• Release date: Nov 26, 2018
• ISBN: 9782808011303

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SOPHROLOGY FOR BEGINNERS

SIMPLE TECHNIQUES FOR RELAXATION AND WELLBEING

Problem: sophrology aims to restore mental and physical balance through a range of techniques inspired by both Eastern and Western approaches, but the discipline is still relatively little-known. Once you have grasped the basic principles of this method, you will be able to incorporate it into your everyday life for therapeutic purposes and for your personal development.

Aims: to understand the basic principles of sophrology and learn some simple exercises to carry out at home, either to deal with problems such as stress and insomnia or simply to gain a better understanding of your body, relax and boost your overall wellbeing.

FAQs:

Is sophrology the same thing as hypnosis?

Is sophrology the same thing as meditation, yoga or psychoanalysis?

Can I carry out sophrology without the help of a sophrologist?

Who can carry out sophrology and how does it work?

How long does a course of sophrology last?

What happens during a course of sophrology?

How can I become a Caycedian sophrologist?

Sophrology was developed in the 1960s by the Colombian psychiatrist Alfonso Caycedo (born in 1932) with the help of a team of other doctors and scientists. The term is a neologism which combines three Greek roots: sos (harmony), phron (which is linked to the mind and wisdom) and logos (word, reason or discourse). The approach synthesises a number of Eastern meditation techniques and Western relaxation methods in order to expand the individual’s consciousness and enable them to unlock their full potential.

Sophrology is suitable for individuals of any age and level of fitness, and is equally effective for people who are suffering from illness and people who are in generally good health. It can be used in the treatment of addiction, psychosomatic illnesses and anxiety, and is also helpful as an accompaniment